HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 68-14lV[AYO ~ L PROC LA ~ATIO N
in many areas of the United States, respect for constituted authority and
the principle of the supremacy of law are being heedlessly challenged.
The rights and freedoms which Americans accept as their birthright are
made possible only by public acceptance of and obedience to the rule of
ia~. In today's complex society there is a particular need for understanding
on the part of every citizen that respect for taw is vital to the preservation of
individual liberties and a free and orderly society.
The Congress of the United States, and the President by officz~l proclamation,
have designated t%[ay t as Law Day USA, "a special day of celebration by the
American people in appreciation of their Iibetties and the reaff~_rmation of their
loyalty to the United States of America, of their rededicatlon to the ideals of
equality and justice under law in. their relations with others as well as with
other nations and for the cultivation of that respect for t~%¥ tb~at is so vital
to the democratic v~ay of life."
it is especially fitting, therefore, that this year we should as citizens reaffirm
our faith in the rule of law and in the supremacy of government by law rather
than by men. The theme for this eleventh annual observance of Law Day USA
· ,.ca.uries. a~tirnet,y message: Only a Lawful Society- Can, Build...A. Better Society.
It reminds us only through adherence to the processes of law and representative
government can our community and nation achieve the goals we seek in social
betterment and progress.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Bruce Nawrocki,Mayor of Columbia Heights
do hereby proclaim Wednesday, May l, 1968, as Law Day USA in the City
of Cciur~ I-iek3hts and call upon att citizens, organizations, churches, and
schools to recognize this special day through appropriate programs and
ceremonies.
Dated at the City ofColumbia Height~ thi~7 ~;Z'/~Y of April,, 1968.
~ ~UC~' ~. ~a~aocx~, Mayor
City of columbia Heights