Members of the Mt. Carmel Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution attended Monday’s Wabash County Commissioner and Mt. Carmel City Council meetings as proclamations were signed commemorating the week of September 17th as Constitution Week.
From dar.org: Constitution Week is celebrated annually during the week of September 17-23 to commemorate its history, importance, and bring attention to how it serves still today.
This celebration of the Constitution was started by the Daughters of the American Revolution. In 1955, DAR petitioned Congress to set aside September 17-23 annually to be dedicated for the observance of Constitution Week. The resolution was later adopted by the U.S. Congress and signed into public law on August 2, 1956, by President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
The DAR has also erected a structure that is built in tribute to the Constitution of the United States. DAR Constitution Hall, which is a performing arts center, opened in 1929.
Mt. Carmel Mayor Joe Judge signs the Constitution Week proclamation. Behind the mayor are (L-R) Barbara Easter (DAR representative), Robin Dean (DAR representative), Susan Zimmerman (City Commissioner/DAR representative).
Back row (L-R) City commissioners Tom Meeks, Eric Ikemire, & Justin Dulgar
Wabash County Board Chairman Tim Hocking signs the Constitution Week proclamation.
(L-R) County Commissioners Scott West & Rob Dean; DAR representatives Susan Zimmerman, Barbara Easter, Judy Coleman, & Robin Dean.