“We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect
union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the
common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings
of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this
Constitution for the United States of America.”
Dear NCU Team Members,
These historic words make up the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution, one of the most
significant documents in our nation's history. It is with these words that the foundation of the
United States of America was established, including the responsibilities of our Government
and the freedoms that make the United States the greatest nation in the world.
This document was officially adopted on September 17, 1787, and for this reason, September
17 is now known as Constitution Day. Like many holidays that don't include a day off from
work, Constitution Day tends to fall under the radar. However, this day celebrates everything
we as Americans hold dear, our freedoms. In fact, many still refer to America as the Land of
Opportunity; it is a place where we are free to dream, and to dream big.
We see Constitution Day as an opportunity to remind ourselves of what makes our nation
great. To remind ourselves that our students are dreaming big and that we have a great opportunity to help them achieve their dreams.
Kindest Regards,
George Burnett
President and Chief Executive Officer