Page 8 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 22, 2023 Bell ringing celebrates signing of U.S. Constitution into law By Tara Vocino O n Sept. 17, 1787, at 4 p.m., the U.S. Constitution was signed. On Sunday, Children and Daughters of the American Revolution celebrated that historic moment in history by ringing bells in front of Town Hall on Constitution Day. “The celebration’s goal are threefold: to encourage the study of the historical events that led to the framing of the Constitution in September 1787, to remind the public that the Constitution is the basis of America’s great heritage and the foundation for its way of life, and to emphasize United States’ citizens to protect, defend and preserve the United States Constitution,” Constitution Week Chair, Parson Roby Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution Teri Bragg said. Shown from left to right: first row: Judith Askey, Corresponding Secretary, Parson Roby Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR); Tony Smith, Judge Samuel Holten Society (JSH), Children of the American Revolution; Ella Cassarino (JSH); second row: Teri Bragg, Constitution Week Chair, Parson Roby Chapter; Gail Cassarino, Regent, Parson Roby Chapter; Saugus Selectman Corinne Riley; Wendy Renda, Vice Regent, Parson Roby Chapter (also Senior State President, Massachusetts Society Children of the American Revolution [M.S.C.A.R.]); Janice Jarosz, Parson Roby Chapter; Board of Selectmen Vice Chair Debra Panetta; Charlotte Line, Registrar, Parson Roby Chapter; Jacalyn Bracewell, Chaplain, Parson Roby Chapter; Jadiel Wilcock, JSH; Jaclyn Smith, Historian, Parson Roby Chapter; Cynthia Morrissette, General Israel Putnam Chapter, NSDAR; third row: Connor Bragg, President, M.S.C.A.R.; Board of Selectmen Chairman Anthony Cogliano; Joanie Allbee, Parson Roby Chapter; Susan Caccivio, Parson Roby Chapter. Parson Roby Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution Regent Gail Cassarino introduced the selectmen. Board of Selectmen Vice Chairwoman Debra Panetta got excited while ringing the bell. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Mass. Society of the Children of the American Revolution President Connor Bragg read Preamble to the Constitution on Sunday – Constitution Day – outside of Town Hall. Selectwoman Corinne Riley and Board of Selectmen Chairman Anthony Cogliano rang the bell. Anthony Smith of Judge Samuel Holten Society, Children of the American Revolution, led the Pledge of Allegiance. Board of Selectmen Chairman Anthony Cogliano read a proclamation. Parson Roby Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution Chaplain Jacalyn Bracewell closed in prayer.
9 Publizr Home