Resolution No.

SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE

Regular Meeting
April 8, 2019

Intro. No. 22 Motion by

Approved by Committee PCB Seconded by
Approved by Co. Atty. SJG Vote: Ayes to Noes
Name of Noes

RE: RECOGNIZING AND COMMEMORATING MAY 1, 2019 AS “LAW DAY” IN SCHUYLER

COUNTY – COUNTY ATTORNEY

WHEREAS, Law Day is an occasion of public acknowledgement of our Nation’s heritage of justice,
liberty, and equality under the law, and
WHEREAS, the United States Congress has statutorily designated May 1 as the annual day for
commemoration of Law Day, and
WHEREAS, the American Bar Association has designated the 2019 Law Day theme to be “Free Speech,
Free Press, Free Society” in recognition of these cornerstones of representative government, and
WHEREAS, the First Amendment to the United States Constitution protects the right to free speech and a
free press, along with other rights that recognize the ability of persons to think and communicate how they wish
without fear of punishment or oppression, and
WHEREAS, promoting public understanding of the roots of our freedom are an important component in
the civic education of the citizens of the United States, the State of New York and the County of Schuyler.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature recognizes and
commemorates May 1, 2019, as Law Day in Schuyler County, New York.

AGENDA