Even after being written 237 years ago, the United States Constitution is still important in today’s world.
The Constitution was honored with a time of prayers on Friday, September 20th at the Trigg County Justice Center.
Trigg County Judge Executive Stan Humphries said that everyone should read the U.S. Constitution.
click to download audioHumphries led attendees in a reading of the Preamble.
click to download audioColonel Stephen Trigg Chapter Sons of the American Revolution President Steve Mallory, who was a speaker at the event, said that the Articles of Confederation were not enough to represent the country.
click to download audioMallory also said that he respects the U.S. Constitution delegates for their writings despite not being in the most comfortable situation.
click to download audioJames Thomas Chapter DAR Regent Brenda Southwick presented Trigg County Schools Superintendent Rex Booth with copies of the Constitution.
click to download audioThe United States Constitution is something important for students to learn about in schools, Constitution Week is a way for them to do so.
