HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-067RESOLUTION NO. 12-067
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY 1, 2012 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. Aviabledemocracyrequiresunderstandingofthenatureandbasisofourfreedoms
and recognition of the individual responsibilities which those freedoms impose.
3. The American justice system is charged with upholding the rights, as well as the
freedom and justice of all Americans.
4. The Law Day 2012 theme of "No Courts, No Justice, No Freedom"- provides an
opportunity to highlight the crucial role of our courts and to foster a better
understanding of the judiciary.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida:
1. This Board does hereby proclaim May 1, 2012 as "LAW DAY" in St. Lucie County,
Florida.
2. This Board urges all community residents, school administrators, teachers and
students, business and civic leaders, legal professionals, and media to use this
occasion to preserve, strengthen and honor our access to the courts by
participating in Law Day activities.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 17`h day of April 2012.
ATTEST:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE~C~"O'~UNTY, FLORIDA
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