HomeMy WebLinkAbout5142RESOLUTION NO. 5142
A RESOLUTION AND PROCLAMATION COM-
MEMORATING MAY 1, 1983, AS LAW DAY
WHEREAS, May lst is Law Day U.S.A. in the United States
of America; and
WHEREAS, the United States of America has been the citadel
of individual liberty and a beacon of hope and opportunity
for more than 200 years to many millions who have sought our
shores; and
WHEREAS, the foundation of individual freedom and liberty
is the body of law that governs us; and
WHEREAS, the Constitution of the United States of America,
and the Bill of Rights, are the heart of that body of law,
which guarantees us many freedoms—including freedom of
religious belief, freedom to have and hold property inviolate,
freedom of assembly, freedom of speech, freedom of press,
freedom of petition, and due process of law among others;
and
WHEREAS, this year marks the 26th annual nationwide
observance of Law Day, and the Congress of the United States
and the President by official proclamation have set aside
May lst as the special recognition of the place of law in
American life.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY
OF PUEBLO, COLORADO, that May 1, 1983, is hereby designated
in the City of Pueblo as "LAW DAY U.S.A.," and all citizens,
schools, businesses, clubs, and the news media, are called
upon to commemorate the role of law in our life.
This resolution shall become effective upon final passage.
INTRODUCED A \pril 25 , 1983
By MIKE OCCHIATO
Councilperson
APPROVED:
ATTEST: -
President of the Council
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