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36 U.S.C. § 106 — Constitution Day and Citizenship Day

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36 U.S.C. § 106 — Constitution Day and Citizenship Day

**(a) Designation.—** September 17 is designated as Constitution Day and Citizenship Day. **(b) Purpose.—** Constitution Day and Citizenship Day commemorate the formation and signing on September 17, 1787, of the Constitution and recognize all who, by coming of age or by naturalization, have become citizens. **(c) Proclamation.—** The President may issue each year a proclamation calling on United States Government officials to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on Constitution Day and Citizenship Day and inviting the people of the United States to observe Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, in schools and churches, or other suitable places, with appropriate ceremonies. **(d) State and Local Observances.—** The civil and educational authorities of States, counties, cities, and towns are urged to make plans for the proper observance of Constitution Day and Citizenship Day and for the complete instruction of citizens in their responsibilities and opportunities as citizens of the United States and of the State and locality in which they reside.

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**(a) Designation.—** September 17 is designated as Constitution Day and Citizenship Day. **(b) Purpose.—** Constitution Day and Citizenship Day commemorate the formation and signing on September 17, 1787, of the Constitution and recognize all who, by coming of age or by naturalization, have become citizens. **(c) Proclamation.—** The President may issue each year a proclamation calling on United States Government officials to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on Constitution Day and Citizenship Day and inviting the people of the United States to observe Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, in schools and churches, or other suitable places, with appropriate ceremonies. **(d) State and Local Observances.—** The civil and educational authorities of States, counties, cities, and towns are urged to make plans for the proper observance of Constitution Day and Citizenship Day and for the complete instruction of citizens in their responsibilities and opportunities as citizens of the United States and of the State and locality in which they reside.

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20 U.S.C. § 3411 — Establishment of Department; appointment of Secretary

There is established an executive department to be known as the Department of Education. The Department shall be administered, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, under the supervision and direction of a Secretary of Education. The Secretary shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.

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36 U.S.C. § 106 — Constitution Day and Citizenship Day

Page 36 TITLE 36—PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS § 105 (Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1255.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Revised Section Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large) 104(a) ......... 36:169i (1st sen- tence). Aug. 27, 1986, Pub. L. 99–402, § 3, 100 Stat. 910; Nov. 12, 1996, Pub. L. 104–333, § 806, 110 Stat. 4188. 104(b) ......... 36:169i (last sen- tence). In subsection (b), the words ‘‘associated with Carl Garner Federal Lands Cleanup Day’’ are omitted as un- necessary. § 105. Child Health Day The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation— (1) designating the first Monday in October as Child Health Day; and (2) inviting all agencies and organizations interested in child welfare to unite on Child Health Day in observing exercises that will make the people of the United States aware of the fundamental necessity of a year-round program to protect and develop the health of the children of the United States. (Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1255.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Revised Section Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large) 105 ............. 36:143. May 18, 1928, ch. 643, 45 Stat. 617; Sept. 22, 1959, Pub. L. 86–352, 73 Stat. 627. § 106. Constitution Day and Citizenship Day (a) DESIGNATION.—September 17 is designated as Constitution Day and Citizenship Day. (b) PURPOSE.—Constitution Day and Citizen- ship Day commemorate the formation and sign- ing on September 17, 1787, of the Constitution and recognize all who, by coming of age or by naturalization, have become citizens. (c) PROCLAMATION.—The President may issue each year a proclamation calling on United States Government officials to display the flag of the United States on all

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