By MARY WILHOIT, presidentLos Alamos Federated Republican Women
This week, our nation commemorates Constitution Day – Wednesday, Sept. 17. I wonder how many of us even know that?
I didn’t until it was pointed out to me several months ago. And until I researched it, I didn’t know much about it. I wonder how many schools are aware that there is a law for them to observe Constitution Day?
“…with the help of support from Senator Robert Byrd, the “Constitution Day” amendment to the Omnibus Spending Bill passed. In May 2005, the United States Department of Education backed the law when it announced that it would apply to any school receiving federal funds of any kind. The two allowances of the law were that the head of every federal agency provide each employee with educational materials concerning the Constitution on 17th of September and that each educational institution which receives Federal funds should hold a program for students every Constitution Day.” https:////www.constitutionfacts.com/us-constitution-day/history-of-constitution-day/
Our Constitution has now served our country for 227 years. If you want to know more about Constitution Day, here are some good resources:
