Douglas County Commissioners Recognize National Constitution Week
Douglas County commissioners proclaimed Sept. 17 through Sept. 23 as National Constitution Week, joined by local students, educators, and members of the Umpqua Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners has proclaimed Sept. 17 through Sept. 23 as National Constitution Week, marking the 239th anniversary of the signing of the United States Constitution.
Commissioners Tom Kress, Chris Boice, and Tim Freeman issued the proclamation during their weekly business meeting Wednesday, Sept. 16. Boice presented the proclamation on behalf of the board.
The presentation focused on the Constitution’s role in establishing the structure of the federal government, protecting individual rights, and defining the responsibilities and limits of government.
Commissioner Kress said the Constitution is more than a historical document and continues to shape how the government operates. He also emphasized the importance of citizens understanding their rights, respecting the rights of others, participating in their communities, and remaining engaged with public institutions.
Members of the Umpqua Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution joined the commissioners for the presentation. Chapter members wore historical clothing and discussed the organization’s work in historic preservation, education, and patriotism.
Students and educators from Geneva Academy and South Umpqua High School also participated.
Four students from Geneva Academy’s 11th-grade civics class helped explain different parts of the Constitution. Sarah Yun read the Preamble, Paula Booher outlined the document’s seven articles, Owen Luna discussed the Bill of Rights, and Isaiah Carter spoke about what the Constitution means today.
Students from South Umpqua High School’s Advanced Placement government class also attended with teacher Steve Gale. Gale said the event gave students an opportunity to connect classroom lessons about the nation’s founding documents with local government.
Boice presented proclamation certificates to representatives from the Umpqua Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Geneva Academy, and South Umpqua High School.
National Constitution Week is observed annually to encourage Americans to learn about the Constitution, its history, and its continuing role in the country’s system of government.
Video of the presentation is available through the Douglas County Government Facebook page.
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