On September 17, 1787, 39 delegates from 12 states gathered in Philadelphia at the Constitutional Convention to sign the United States Constitution. For the past 223 years, the U.S. Constitution has served as the backbone for our nation, granting power to the federal government but also setting critical limits on that power.
    
In 1956, Congress established Constitution week and then in 2004 designated September 17th as Constitution Day to pay respect to our founding document and give it the recognition that it deserves.

This Friday, September 17th, to mark Constitution Day, my district offices in Topeka and Pittsburg will make pocket Constitutions available to the public. I hope you will stop by and pick one up.

I carry a copy of the U.S. Constitution with me each day, and I believe all Americans, young and old, should take time to read our nation’s Constitution. As we continue to deal with the major challenges facing our country, it is imperative that we are aware of the freedoms and rights granted to us by our Constitution.

Below are locations and hours that you can pick up your Constitution from my district offices:

Topeka Office
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
3550 SW 5th Street
Topeak, KS 66606
785-234-5966

Pittsburg Office
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
701 N. Broadway Street
Pittsburg, KS 66762
620-231-2966