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Jane Lampton Chapter DAR promotes Constitution Week The Jane Lampton Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution was formally organized May 4, 1940 at the home of Mrs. N.P. Bray on Burkesville Street in Columbia. The Chapter has continuously remained active throughout the years. Today's officers are Regent - Mary Donna Foley, Secretary - Jane Grant and Treasurer - Sue Stivers. From Jane Lampton DAR Thursday, September 17, 2009, begins the national celebration of Constitution Week. The weeklong commemoration of America's most important document is one of our country's least known official observances. Out Constitution stands as a testament to the tenacity of Americans throughout history to maintain their liberties and freedom, and to ensure those unalienable rights to every American. The tradition of celebrating the Constitution was started many years ago by the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). In 1955, the Daughters petitioned Congress to set aside September 17-23 annually to be dedicated for observance of Constitution Week. The resolution was later adopted by the U.S. Congress and signed into Public Law No. 915 on August 2, 1956 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. The aims of the celebration are to (1) emphasize citizens' responsibilities for protecting and defending the Constitution, preserving it for posterity; (2) inform the people that the Constitution is the basis for America's great heritage and the foundation for our way of life; and (3) encourage the study of the historical events which led to the framing of the Constitution in September 1787. The United States of America functions as a Republic under the Constitution, which is the oldest document still in active use that outlines the self-government of a people. This landmark idea that men had the inalienable right as individuals to be free and live their lives under the own governance was the impetus of the American Revolution. Today, the Constitution stands as an icon of freedom for people around the world. "Constitution Week is the perfect opportunity to read and study this great document which is the safeguard of our American liberties," states DAR President General, Linda Gist Calvin. "We encourage all citizens across the country to take time this week to reflect on our heritage of freedom." DAR has served America for 119 years as its foremost cheerleader. In 1928, the Daughters began work on a building as a memorial to the constitution. John Russell Pope, architect of the Jefferson Memorial, was commissioned to design the performing arts center, known as DAR Constitution Hall. Today, DAR Constitution Hall is the only structure erected in tribute to the Constitution of the United States of America. Known as the largest women's patriotic organization in the world, DAR has over 165,000 members with approximately 3,000 chapters in all 50 states and 11 foreign countries. The DAR has long promoted patriotism through commemorative celebrations, memorials, scholarships and activities for children, and programs for new immigrants. For more information about DAR and its programs visit www.dar.org or call any member of the Jane Lampton Chapter. The Jane Lampton Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution was formally organized May 4, 1940 at the home of Mrs. N.P. Bray on Burkesville Street in Columbia. The Chapter has continuously remained active throughout the years. Today's officers are Regent - Mary Donna Foley, Secretary - Jane Grant and Treasurer - Sue Stivers. This story was posted on 2009-09-15 10:11:37
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