HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2573RESOLUTION NO. 2573
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AZUSA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES,
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE
WEEK OF DECEMBER 9th TO DECEMBER 15th,
1951 AS "BILL OF RIGHTS COMMEMORATION
WEEK" IN THE CITY OF AZUSA.
WHEREAS, the success of .this great American Republic and
the high standard of living for its citizens has been based upon
the fundamental rights and responsibilities specified in the
first ten Amendments to the United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the freedoms and democratic way of life
insured by this document are in sharp idealogical conflict with
certain totalitarian concepts in existence throughout the world
today; and
WHEREAS, our nation is now engaged in a determined
effort to maintain and safeguard the essential liberties of
mankind throughout a world that recently was gravely threatened
by tyranny and oppression; and
WHEREAS, the preservation of our liberties and free-
doms.as guaranteed by the Bill of Rights is only secure through
constant vigilance by American citizens everywhere, and
WHEREAS, December 15, 1951 is the 159th anniversary of
the ratification of the Bill of Rights,
BE IT RESOLVED, as Mayor of the City of Azusa, California,
I hereby declare the period of December 9th to 15th, 1951, "BILL
OF RIGHTS COMMEMORATION WEEK" in this City and most sincerely
urge that all Citizens in their clubs, in their homes, in their
churches, and in their schools, observe this occasion by re-
flecting upon the extreme historical significance of this
document, by familiarizing themselves with the provisions of our
Bill of Rights and by pledging themselves to active effort in
practicing and extending this heritage.
Be it further resolved that the Mayor shall sign this
resolution and the City Clerk shall attest the same and certify
as to the passage and adoption hereof.
Karl JAos
Mayor of the City f Azusa
ATTEST:
flynes
City Cie rk of the C it f Azusa
I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution sees
dlaly and regularly adopted by the City Council of this
City of Azusa at a res Plar meeting; of said Council of said
City held in the regular oouncil c3 exubers of said City
Ceuna it in the said Git:y December 3 , lel and that
tiae wase was passed by the followings vote of the Council:
E�Yr'S: 0,,0MICII,UM: Jackson, Ortuno, Seltzer,
Memmesheimer, Jones.
NOES COMICIi;MM: None
aW, SIMT t COUNClLUM None