HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 09102004 - 71-243 IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STAVE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of Proclaiming �
May 1, 1971 as LAW DAY, U.S.A. }
in Contra Costa County. } RESOLUTION NUMBER 71/243
WHEREAS by Presidential Proclamation and Joint Resolution
of Congress the first day of May has been stet aside as LAW DAY, U.S.A. '
throughout the United States to remind every American that his
freedom and safety depend upon adherence to the rule of law; and
WHEREAS many rights and freedoms which Americans accept as
their birthright are made possible only by obedience to the laws
establishedby--our elected representatives, and solutions of
grievances no matter how just, cannot be resolved by wanton rioting,
destruction of public property or by the bombings of courts and
institutions of higher learningrâ–º and
WHEREAS on the occasion of this nationwide observance of
the fourteenth annual celebration of LAW DAY, U.S.A. each individual
is urged to seek an increased understanding of and respect for the
rules of laws for it is law which unites and governs free people;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE
COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, CALIFORNIA RESOLVED that it dues hereby
proclaim Saturday, May 1, 1971# as LAW DAY, U.S.A. in Contra Costa
County# calls upon all organizations, schools, churches and lay
groups to recognize this special day through appropriate programs,
and urges its citizens to participate therein.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of April# 1971 by the
following vote Of the Boards
AYES: Supervisors A. M, Dias, J. E, Moriarty,
W. N. Hoggaass 84, A. Linsetheids J. P. Kenny,
NOES, None.
ASSN 3 None* -
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RESOLUTION NUMBER 71/243