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Home My WebLink AboutNo Year 1607L R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, September 17, 1987 is the 200th Anniversary of the signing of the United States Constitution; and WHEREAS, the Constitution, as ratified, embodies the ideals of liberty under law and was designed to maintain our free government in perpetuity as a more perfect union and to secure the blessings of liberty by consent of the governed; and WHEREAS, few governments in the world have been able to provide liberty and stability to their citizens under a written constitution for more than a generation; and i WHEREAS, the laws adopted under this charter of freedom and i the attractive way of life resulting have drawn to our shores citizens from every corner of the world, and provide impressive evidence of the enlightened vision and the wisdom of the drafters of the Constitution; and F WHEREAS, the bicentennial offers tha opportunity for the American people to rededicate themselves to the great principles that have formQd the basis for our national strength and prosperity; and ,•E WHEREAS, it is timely and appropriate for us to keep in our j hearts and minds the marvelous achievements of the Constitutional Convention in 1787 and to preserve the Constitutional Republic and the high ideals of our Founding Fathers by appointing a Bicentennial Committee to institute a commemorative program to i educate the residents of the City of Denton about the meaning and significance of the Constitution; r NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON: j SECTION 1. That the following individuals are hereby appointed to constitute the Bicentennial Committee of the City of Denton: I Ronald L, Arrington Maria McNeil Buddy Cole Ka Norman Harry G. Hall Richard E. Nygren Byron Hart Hazel A. Peterson i James P. Heath Irene Price Sam Houston Gustav L. Sellgmann Timothy Hoye Joanne Shipley John Kincaid Ruth Tansey Betty Kreps Linda Piatt Bullitt Lowry Lucy Campbeil Alan Lobaugh Ray Stephens Mary Alice Moreno ~I 4 A SECTION II. That said Committee is hereby authorized to institute a commemorative program to education the residents of the city of Denton about the meaning and significance of the Constitution. SECTION III. That this resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and approval. PASSED AND APPROVED this the day of 1986. f RAY ST HENS , M OR j CITY 0'DENT6N0 TEXAS ATTEST: E CHARLOTTE ALL-Eli, CITY OF DENTON,TL'CITY XAS F TARP APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM: DEBRA ADAMI DRAYOVITCN, CITY ATTORNEY CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS j BY: &74L I i . Ir r AN ~~BQUI(~1R~!?~ , CITY DENTON, TEXAS MUNICIPAL BUILDING I DENTON, TEXAS 76201 1 TELEPHONE (817) 566.8309 Olllce of the Mayor October 3, 1986 j , ` Dear ; On behalf of the City of Denton, 1 would like to thank you for f ~ your willingness to serve on the City of Denton Committee on the Bicentennial of the United States Constitution, This is a very special committee formed to commemorate a very special and historic occasion. We should all be proud to live in a free and democratic republic under a written constitution which is the oldest national constitution still in effect in the world today. This is a remarkable achievement for a free and diverse 1 people such as ourselves, and I trust that tho Denton E bicentennial committee will plan appropriate public and community-wide activities to celebrate the 200th anniversary of our great Constitution. i' The City Council has transmitted a resolution of endorsement of the committee to the national Commission on the Bicentennial, of the United States Constitution. We hope to receive special recognition for being among the first 2n0 Designated Bicentennial Communities in the nation. I As John Kincaid has already informed you, te Committee's meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 15, y 1986, from 7;UU-9;00 p.m, at the First Christian Church, 1203 N. Fulton, I would like to thank the lteverand Alan Lobaugh for making the church available for our first meeting, Dr. Kincaid will I provide you with a packet of bicentennial materials at the j meeting, including activity suggestions, 't'here is no ` pre-planned agenda of activities; the committee is free to decide how best to commemorate the Bicentennial in 1987, ' I y ( -71 WjFMP1r11jI1IIW~- Denton Bicentennial Committee Page 2 Again, let Inc say that the City appreciates Your participate in this important endeavor, Pleasellcall ss to Secretary Charlotte Allen at 566-83o9 City look forward to seeing if call you on October 15, you can attend, 1 Sincerely, F Ray Stephens Mayor i' sj { i li I I It i j ~ i 31OSM/3106M i 1 1 ' j 1 gE9Q111yENtFi~!!l , city of DEWON, TEXA$ MUNICIPAL BUILDING / DENTON, TEXAS 76201 I TELEPHONE (817) 5668309 _ Otllce of the Mayor MRMORANDUM DATE: July 150 1987 TOt Members of the Bicentennial of the U.S. Constitution Committee FROMt Ray Stephens, Mayor SU8J9CT: COMMITTRS M98TING ON JULY 23, 1987 The next meeting of the B£Con Committee (Bicentennial of the United Statee Constitution Committee) will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 23, 1987 at the First Christian Church, 1.203 N. Fulton, Our organizational chairperson, Dr. John Kincaid, now works in Washington, D,C, [ have requeutod Dr. Grant Mindle of the North Texas State University Political Science faculty f to Serve as chairperson and he has accepted, So maybe we can get our program I back on traotl Dr. Kincaid did a super job in Dr. Mindle will assume the chair au we prase getting onwardu, underway and now . Dr. Mindle hrs improssive credentials as a constitution Soholar and I am certain he will f provide the style of leadership we need as this committee plans for Denton's celebration of the two hundred years of Constitutional government in America, it would be most helpful to Dr. Mindle and the entire Committee if everyone who had particular assignments would be prepared to give a brief report. Please make every effort to attend. 1 Ray Ste no I gf i 2469g/2472g i i 64 I A V city OI DNNTON, TNXA3 MUNICIPAL BUILDING I DENTON, TEXAS 76201 1 TELEPHONE (817) 566.8309 Office of the Mayor 14EMORANDOM PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF MEETING DATE DATE: November 6, 1986 TO: Members of the City of Dento n Cottee on the FROM: John Kincaid and Ray Stephens ` SUBJECT: NEXT MEETING: NOVEMBER 19, 1986, AT 7:00 P.M. A The next meeting of our Bicentennial Committee will be held on Wednesday evening, November 19, beginning at 7:00 p.m. We will meet again at the First Christian Church, 1203 N. Fulton. j We apologize for any inconvenience that may be caused by the meeting date change and hope that you will be able to attend the November 19 meeting. Please be prepared to report on the j' progress you have made on your assignment for the committee. E Again, the City appreciates your willingness to participate in this important endeavor. Please call City Secretary, Charlotte f E Allen at 566-8309 if you can attend. We look forward to seeing you on November 19. j, i I 0420e/042le i CITY OF DENTON COMMITTEE ON THE BICENTENNIAL OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION Mr. Ronald L. Arrington Director of Secondary Education Denton Independent School District 1205 W. University Drive { Denton, TX 76201 Ms. Lucy Campbell 636 Wolftrap Drive Denton, TX 76201 i Mr. Buddy Cole, County Jude Denton County commissioner s Court 401 W. Hickory Denton, TX 76201 Mr, Harry G. Hall, President Denton Area Teachers Credit Union P.U. Box 1307 Denton, TX 76201 Mr. Byron Hart, Vice President Texas National Leasing and Financial Corporation 611 Kimberly Drive Denton, TX 76201 i Mr. James P. Heath American Legion E 600 Headlee s Denton, 'rx 76201 t' Mr, Sam Houston, District Court Judge 211th District Court 401 W. Hickory Denton, TX 76201 k Dr, Timothy Ho e Uepartment of History and Government Texas Woman's University 'f Denton, TX 76202 Dr. John Kincaid Department of Political Science a North Texas State University t Denton, TX 76203-5338 i J I Constitution Bicentennial Committee Page 2 Nis. Betty Kreps League of Women Voters 2020 Pembrooke Place Denton, TX 76205 Mr. Bullitt Lowry Denton Historical Commission 1500 Angelina Bend Drive Denton, TX 76201 Rev. Alan Lobaugh First Christian Church 1203 N. Fulton j Denton, TX 76201 Ms. Mary Alice Moreno € League of United Latin American Citizens 2421 College Park Road Denton, TX 76201 Ms. Maria McNeil Coldwell Banker Realty 1851. I. Hwy 35E Denton, TX 76201 Ms. Kay Norman Denton High School 2428 Emerson Denton, TX 76201 Mr. Richard E, Nygren f St. Andrew Presbyterian Church 300 W. Oak j Denton, TX 76201 Ms. Hazel A. Peterson j Daughters of the American Revolution 82U Hillcrest Denton, TX 76201 Nis. Linda Piatt Route 1, Box 412F E Sanger, TX 76266 S Ms. Irene Price 1116 b, hickory Street Denton, TX 76201 j Mr. Gustav L. Seligmann Department of History North Texas Scare University Denton, TX 76203-13735 i Constitution Bicentennial Committee Page 3 Nis. Joanne Shipley Attorney-at-Law p.o. Box 823 - Denton, TX 76202 Diayor Ray Stephens 619 Ridgecrest Denton, Tx 76205 F I Ms. Ruth Tansey County Commissioner Denton County Commissoner's Court 401 W. Hickory Denton, TX 76201 I 'E i I I f 1 I i 1 t. i I 3113M i i i j i i IE 1\1 SI i t 1 1 Fl L IE I