A Message from Alan Hays

Lake County's Supervisor of Elections

Dear Lake County Voters,

My love and passion for our Republic is immense. Today, I would like to share with you an excerpt from an article from Wallbuilders regarding Constitution Day. 

September 17th might not be as recognized as July 4th but it is equally important. On that day in 1787, thirty-nine men signed the final draft of the newly framed Constitution and sent it to the states for it to be ratifed. It took nearly an entire year of heated debate in the pages of newspapers and on the floor of the individual ratification conventions, but ultimately, on June 21, 1788, the Constitution was accepted as the governing document and the supreme law of the land. With the unanimous election of George Washington and his inauguration as president on April 30,1789, America began a new chapter in her history and the history of the world.

To honor this day, Congress voted in 1952 to formally designate September 17th as Constitution Day, and in 2004 an amendment further instructed that:

"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 responsibilites and opportunites as citizens of the United States".

Our Outreach Team spent Constitution Day, as part of the High School Voter Registration Challenge, in Groveland with juniors and seniors of South Lake High School. Students had an opportunity to learn about voting rights as well as pre-register/register to vote. More than 100 South Lake Eagles completed a Florida Voter Registration Application. Go Eagles! We would like to thank Principal Benson, Mr. Underwood, and Dr. Bristow for their support and hospitality.

Raising up the next generation of voters is a challenge in our busy world. The few moments we spend sharing voting expereinces and setting the example for young people can be so rewarding. 

If you would like to read the entire Constitution Day article visit https://wallbuilders.com/resource/constitution-hub/.

Thank you for the privilege of serving as your supervisor of Elections.