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TUCSON - Tucson's mayor has signed a proclamation encouraging all citizens to acknowledge the 225th anniversary of the drafting of the U.S. Constitution.

Mayor Jonathan Rothschild also reminds residents that September 17th through 23rd is Constitution Week.

Christine De La Font, Regent and Carol Schultz, Vice Regent, of the Tucson Chapter, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, were on hand for the proclamation signing.

The Constitution of the United States of America was adopted on September 17, 1787. Ratification was June 21, 1788, and the Constitution became effective March 4, 1789.

Constitution Week is one of the many educational projects emphasized and supported by the members of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution.