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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RENTON:
InTHEREAS, on Friday, May l, the nation will pay tribute to
the law and its indispensable role in the lives of all our citizens .
The day has been set aside as LAW DAY USA by joint resolution of
Congress and by off icial proclamation of the President and
WHEREAS, the benefits that have accrued to each of us
as individuals and to all of us as Americans through our adherence
to the rule of law are too numerous to record. Without law, no
citizen can enjoy the rights, freedoms, opportunities and protection
which we take for granted. And, without law administered by inde-
p�ndent courts no community or nation could endure as a stable
entity, and
' WHEREAS, the theme for Law Day USA this year is : "Law -
Bridge to Justice. " It avers that the goal of law is to serve as a
unifying influence in protecting the rights of individuals and
correcting injustices . A century ago U.S . Supreme Court Justice
David Davis reminded us :
"The Constitution of the United States is a law for rulers
and people, equally in war and peace, and covers with the shield of
its protection all classes of inen, at all times , and under all
circumstances," and
WHEREAS, the theme ftir the 1970 observance of Law Day,
USA on May 1 is an appropriate reminder that without the framework
of law social problems would become unmanageable and justice
unattainable.
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NOW, THEREFORE , WE, THE CQUNCIL OF the City of Renton,
do hereby designate Friday, May 1, 1970 , as Law Day USA in this
city and call upon all citizens, organizations, schools, churches ,
the media of information and businesses to recognize this special
day and to join in its observance .
Dated at the City of Renton, this 27th day of April, 1970 .
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this�'�f�'fjday of April, 1970 .
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Helmie Nelson, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR thisol�f'�I day of April, 1970 .
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� y arrett, Mayor
Approv as to form:
erar M. Shellan, City Attorney
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