Town of Castle Valley, UTAH
Resolution No. 2003 - 1
A Resolution Reaffirming the Town of Castle Valley's Commitment to Civil Liberties
Whereas, the Town of Castle Valley has a history of protecting the civil rights and civil liberties of its residents; and
Whereas, the Town of Castle Valley houses a small population, including students, working people, and non-citizens, whose contributions to the community are vital to its character and function; and
Whereas, the Town Council of Castle Valley is committed to upholding the human rights of all persons in Castle Valley and their free exercise and enjoyment of any and all rights and privileges secured by our constitutions and laws of the United States, the State of Utah, and the Town of Castle Valley; and
Whereas, effective means of ensuring the security of our people must be balanced against the reductions in basic civil liberties; and
Whereas, several actions recently taken by the federal government, including the adoption of the USA Patriot Act, several Executive Orders, and the Homeland Security Act, may allow the federal government when pursuing matters of security to sacrifice fundamental liberties protected by due process and "probable" cause, including freedom of speech, assembly, and privacy; the right to legal counsel and due process in judicial proceedings; and protection from unreasonable searches and seizures, all of which are guaranteed by the constitutions of Utah and the United States; and
Whereas, national responses to extremist threats can be both effective in reducing such threats and still respect our Constitution's most basic and treasured freedoms;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Town Council of the Town of Castle Valley, Grand County, Utah:
Section 1. That the Town of Castle Valley, acting in the spirit and history of our community, hereby requests that:
1. All Town Departments continue their strong commitment to preserve residents' freedom of speech, religion, assembly, and privacy; the right to counsel and due process in judicial proceedings; and the protection from unreasonable searches and seizures.
2. Any federal or state law enforcement officials acting within the Town of Castle Valley work in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Town of Castle Valley and when cooperating with Town Departments, continue to guarantee the fundamental constitutional rights of all Castle Valley residents.
3. Our Congressional delegation monitor the implementation of the Acts and Orders cited herein and advocate for the protection of fundamental rights and liberties guaranteed by the United States and Utah Constitutions.
Section 2. If any provision hereof shall be declared invalid, such invalidity shall not effect any of the remaining provisions.
Section 3. This resolution shall become effective upon adoption.
ADOPTED and approved this 19th day of February, 2003, by the following vote:
Those voting aye: Unanimous_________________________________
Those voting nay: None___________________________________
TOWN OF CASTLE VALLEY, UTAH
/s/Bruce A. Keeler_________________
Bruce A. Keeler, Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Dorothy L. Harding_____________
Dorothy L. Harding, Town Clerk