HomeMy WebLinkAbout14-047RESOLUTION NO. 14-047
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY 1, 2014
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. Seeking to formally recognize the role that the rule of law plays in the foundation
of a free, just and safe society, May 15` was declared as "Law Day' by the United States Congress
in 1958.
2. Law Day continues to be a day of public acknowledgment of our nation's and the
State of Florida's heritage of justice, liberty and equality under the law.
3. In honor of the 50`h anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights
Act of 1965, two landmark pieces of legislation, the American Bar Association has declared the
theme for Law Day 2014 as "American Democracy and the Rule of Law: Why Every Vote Matters".
4. Voting is the cornerstone of our democratic government. Citizen participation in
the political process ensures that government is truly by the people and reinforces the legitimacy
of the rule of law.
5. Every eligible voter is entitled to have any equal opportunity to be heard at the
ballot box.
6. Local, state, and federal government all benefit when citizens exercise their right
to vote, thereby ensuring that our government truly reflects the people whom it represents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida:
1. This Board does hereby proclaim May 1, 2014 as "LAW DAY" in St. Lucie County,
Florida and calls upon all residents, parents, children, teachers, business and community leaders
to participate in scheduled observances and celebrations of Law Day 2014, and use this occasion
to preserve, strengthen and honor our commitment to the rule of law and justice for all by
participating in Law Day activities.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 15`h day of April 2014.
ATTEST:
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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