IL HR1412

Recognizes September 17 as Constitution Day and Citizenship Day in the United States, commemorating the signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787

Encourages Illinois citizens to join the national celebration of Constitution Day and Citizenship Day through events and educational activities

Notes that the Constitution was signed by delegates in Philadelphia in summer 1787 and ratified by nine of 13 states by June 21, 1788

References the historical development of the observance, including "I Am an American Day" created in 1940, "Citizenship Day" established in 1952, and the federal designation of September 17 as "Constitution Day and Citizenship Day" in December 2004

Acknowledges that schools and educational institutions receiving federal funds hold educational programs on the U.S. Constitution on September 17 each year