Whereas, The preamble of the United States Constitution states “We the
people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish
justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote
the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our
posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of
America”; and,
Whereas, March 4, 2004 marks the 215th anniversary of the day our first United
States Congress convened under a constitutionally limited republic; and,
Whereas, The Constitution is described as the “Supreme Law of the Land”
and the fulfillment of the promise made in the Declaration of Independence;
and,
Whereas, The recognition of Constitution Day has given us the opportunity to
recall the high ideals and devotion to liberty had by the individuals who framed
our Constitution; and,
Whereas, We all need to be inspired to rededicate ourselves to our country
and to the support and defense of our Constitution and to a greater involvement
in responsible citizenship; and now therefore be it
Resolved, That I, Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of the State of Michigan,
do hereby proclaim March 4, 2004, as Constitution Day in Michigan and encourage
the people of Michigan to renew their dedication to the preservation of the
ideals upon which this great nation was founded.
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