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This resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 17-23, 2025, as Constitution Week in New York State, commemorating the signing of the United States Constitution on September 17, 1787, by 55 delegates at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia. The resolution highlights the significance of the Constitution as a powerful framework for establishing liberty, justice, and opportunity, emphasizing how the document has enabled the nation to prosper through more than two centuries of political, social, and economic changes. The resolution celebrates the Constitution's unique structure, which balances national authority with individual rights and provides a mechanism for amendments to achieve equality and fairness. By calling for this proclamation, the New York State Legislature aims to encourage citizens to recognize and appreciate the foundational principles of American democracy, reaffirming the state's commitment to supporting National Constitution Week and promoting an understanding of the nation's core democratic values.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K638