Resolution 06772CITY OF ALAMEDA RESOLUTION NO. 6772
OBSERVING AND PROCLAIMING "LAW DAY USA" (SATURDAY, MAY 1, 1965)
WHEREAS, the Congress of the United States has set aside the first day of May of each year
as Law Day USA as an occasion for the American people to rededicate themselves to our Nation's
ideals of equality and justice under law and to our responsibilities as free men; and
WHEREAS, there is a timely need for such rededication. The Nation's efforts to advance
freedom and individual opportunity, to curb lawlessness, and to achieve equal justice for all citi-
zens are urgent concerns of every American; and
WHEREAS, Law Day USA reminds us of the fundamental truth that our very lives, our liberty,
and our rights to pursue our individual destinies are dependent upon our system of law and indepen-
dent courts. Obedience to the laws which protect these rights is the heart of our system. Dis-
respect for law, intolerance, and public apathy concerning law enforcement are enemies of justice
and freedom; and
WHEREAS, the observance of Law Day USA, on May 1, 1965, with the theme, "Uphold the Law --
A Citizen's First Duty," will serve to focus attention on the fact that every citizen can help
strengthen our national commitment to the rule of law. Every American can contribute to an orderly.
lawful society by personal compliance with the Laws, by recognizing the rights of others, by teach-
ing respect for law in the home, by supporting and aiding the agencies of law enforcement, and by
serving on a jury or giving testimony in court when called; and
WHEREAS, Law Day USA is an appropriate occasion for each of us to commit himself to the
fulfillment of these responsibilities of citizenship;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE LT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA that Saturday, May 1,
1965, shall be observed in the City of Alameda as LAW DAY USA, with the theme,
"UPHOLD THi LAW -- A CITIZEN'S FIRST DUTY."
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor of the City is requested to proclaim accordingly.
LET THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION ISSUE AS PROCLAMATION of Saturday, May 1, 1965, as "LAW DAY USA."
W. S. GODFREY
Mayor of the City of Alameda
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I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly
introduced and adopted by the Council of the City of Alameda in regular meeting assembled on the
20th day of April, 1965, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES; Councilmen Bartley, La Croix, Jr., McCall, Rose and President Godfrey, (5).
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, T have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of said
City this 2Ist day of April, 1965.
SHIRLEY H. TENNIER
(SEAL) City Clerk of the City of Alameda
hereby certify that the foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of "City of Alameda
Resolution No. 6772, OBSERVING AND PROCLAIMING 'LAW DAY USA' (SATURDAY, MAY 1, 1965)," introduced
and adopted by the Council on the 20th day of April, 1965.
-City Clerk ofthe ity of Ala a
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