Resolution 045-1974
RESOLUTION NO. 45-1974
PROCLAMA TION
To each new generation of American citizens comes a
new opportunity and responsibility to provide his country
with new leadership, fresh wisdom and foresight.
As we move into the third century of our independence as
a free nation, the responsibilities of leadership will pass
to today's generation of youth.
In an effort to assist these young men and women,
who comprise nearly one-half of our population, in gaining
a better understanding of the law and the legal process and
their leadership responsibilities, the 17th annual nationwide
observance of LAW DAY USA on Wednesday, May 1, will be dir-
ected toward youth and the law.
The slogan selected to implement the theme will be:
YOUNG AMERICA! Lead the Way.
Help
Preserve good laws,
Change bad laws,
Make better laws.
It is especially fitting that Law Day '74 be devoted
to this worthy purpose, for without laws and independent
courts, the freedoms we enjoy would be meaningless. Also,
it is most timely with the recent passage of the Twenty-Sixth
Amendment, granting full voting rights to those between 18
and 21 years of age.
We can be justly proud of America's youth for they
are playing an ever active role in the continuing growth of
our Nation. These young citizens are learning the ideals of
America by taking a concerned interest in community action
programs embracing student government, civic, social, business,
religious and educational activities.
In response to the Florida Supreme Court's suspension
of all court business on Friday, May 3rd, our local leaders
have set aside that day in order that the public might take
this opportunity to attend a special program of events de-
picting the judicial process and other governmental functions
at the Monroe County Courthouse and Annex.
THEREFORE, I, Harry Harris, Mayor, Monroe County,
Florida, do hereby proclaim Friday, May 3, 1974, as a special
day to observe the local court system in action, and urge
all citizens of this County to join in its observance through
court visitations, participation in bar sponsored programs,
ceremonies and activities, and to view the displays and exhibits
provided by local, county, and state agencies.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have
hereunto set my hand and
caused the Seal of Monroe County,
This 23rd day of April,A.D. 1974.
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