By BECKY KISER
Hays Post

Several members of the local Courtney-Spalding Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) were on hand Thursday evening as Vice-Mayor Henry Schwaller read and signed a proclamation observing this as National Constitution Week.

The event celebrated the signing of the U.S. Constitution, Sept. 17, 1787. Constitution Week is Sept. 17-23.

“In 1787, 231 years ago, the framers of the Constitution met and began putting together this critical document,” Schwaller commented at the end of the Hays city commission meeting.

“It’s really important that as citizens of this nation we understand the rights and responsibilities we have under the Constitution.

“It’s an incredible document and up to that point was the first of its kind. It was very revolutionary to grant the citizens of the country rights, and it’s a very durable document.

“I appreciate the group bringing it forward tonight,” Schwaller said.