Sept. 17 is Constitution Day and Citizenship Day

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors issued a declaration on Tuesday that commemorates Sept. 17, the 225th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution. 

The Board "urges citizens to reflect on the importance of active citizenship and recognize the enduring strength of our Constitution," the declaration reads. 

The United States has observed Constitution Day since 2004. Click on the .PDF file to the right to see the declaration from the Board of County Supervisors.