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RESOLUTION NO. 08-134
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THURSDAY,
MAY 1, 2008, AS "LAW DAY" IN ST.
LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida, has made the following determinations:
1. This country was founded on the principle that voluntary
adherence to the rule of law expands, rather than limits, the
opportunities of freedom for all.
2. A viable democracy requires understanding of the nature
and basis of our freedoms and recognition of the individual
responsibilities which those freedoms impose.
3. The Law Day 2008, fiftieth anniversary theme of "The rule
of Law: Foundation for Communities of Opportunity and Equity"
encourages us all to examine the rule of law, our role in its
sustainability, and its role in protecting our communities, our
democracy, opportunity, equity, and all that is most precious to
us.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County
Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida:
1. This Board does hereby proclaim Thursday, May 1, 2008, as
"LAW DAY" in St. Lucie County, Florida.
2. This Board urges the citizens, schools, businesses, legal
professionals, and media of St. Lucie County to use this occasion
to preserve and strengthen the rule of law.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 22nd day of April, 2008.
ATTEST:
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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CHAIRMAN
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM AND