Court commemorates the signing of the Constitution

On Sept. 17, 1787, delegates to the Constitutional Convention met for the last time to sign the document they had so carefully created, the United States Constitution. To commemorate this historical day, the Oakland County Circuit Court will host a Constitution Day program Friday morning, Sept. 16, 2011, for more than 300 students from various schools in Oakland and Wayne Counties. This court organized event, led by Circuit Court Judges Michael Warren, Edward Sosnick, and retired Judge Fred Mester, is meant to provide students with a better understanding of the significance of the Constitution and to encourage further study in the classroom. Pursuant to legislation passed by Congress on May 24, 2005, Constitution Day is recognized nationally in schools as a day to celebrate not only the birth of U.S. government but the principles America was founded on; that is, a commitment to the rule of law, limited government, the social compact, equality, and the secured blessings of liberty, equality and justice. This year's theme, Equality and the Civil Rights Struggles, will begin at 8:45 a.m. in the Board of Commissioners Auditorium located at the Courthouse at 1200 North Telegraph in Pontiac with an overview of the historical basis for the Constitution followed by Judge Sosnick who will speak on Equality and Civil Rights 1896-1954. Students will then be divided into groups to visit courtrooms where various judges and volunteer lawyers will teach on the landmark case of Brown vs. Board of Education, which desegregated public schools. After returning to the auditorium, students will participate in a fast-paced quiz bowl moderated by Fox 2 Legal Analyst Charlie Langton. The program will conclude with a delivery of what it was like to live without equal rights by retired Judge Claudia Morcom, pioneer civil rights lawyer. "America can only remain free if every generation learns about and loves the Constitution and our founding First Principles and generating history," said Judge Warren. "The court's efforts are a great way to reach out to students and help instill in them a greater appreciation of the blessings of liberty and how to maintain them." Other judges participating in this inspiring event are Probate Judge Elizabeth Pezzetti, chief judge pro tempore and presiding judge of the Family Division; and Circuit Judges Cheryl Matthews and Denise Langford Morris. The Constitution Day program is included as part of Patriot Week, Sept. 11-17. Patriot Week is a grassroots effort, co-ccreated by Judge Warren and his daughter Leah and recognized by the Michigan State Senate and State House, to renew the spirit of America by celebrating our founding First Principles, major historical figures, key American documents, and historical flags. The dates of Sept. 11 (the anniversary of the terrorist attacks) and Sept. 17 (anniversary of the signing of the United States Constitution) anchor the week. To learn more about Patriot Week, visit: www.patriotweek.org, as well as Facebook and Twitter. Published: Mon, Sep 12, 2011

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