Resolution No. 68-2003
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF TEHAMA SUPPORTING THE BILL OF RIGHTS
WHEREAS, the county of Tehama fully supports the Constitution of the United States and is amendments, particularly the Bill of Rights and the Fourteenth Amendment; and,
WHEREAS, the preservation and protection of the fundamental and precious human rights and civil liberties are essential to the institution of a democratic republic; and,
WHEREAS, the preservation and protection of freedom of speech, religion, assembly and privacy; the rights to legal counsel and due process in judicial proceedings; and protection from unreasonable search and seizure are essential to the enjoyment of justice and freedom by all citizens and residents of Tehama County; and
WHEREAS, the County of Tehama is committed to the protection of human and civil rights of all persons within the county, to include citizens of the United States and citizens of other nations, and to the exercise and enjoyment of any and all rights and privileges secured by the constitutions of the United States and the State of California;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Tehama County Board of Supervisors calls on all citizens, public officials, public employees, state legislative representatives and Members of Congress to be vigilant in efforts to protect all guaranteed human and civil rights or all persons; and,
The Tehama County Board of Supervisors calls on all local, state, and federal representatives and officials to oppose and revoke any law or executive order that violates or limits precious and fundamental rights and liberties that are secured by the Bill of Rights and the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution; and,
The Tehama County Board of Supervisors invites all citizens and residents to participate in the Tehama County Courthouse Reading of the Bill of Rights to be assembled on July 3, 2003 on the steps of the county courthouse, which is respected as a free speech venue.
The foregoing resolution was offered on a motion by Supervisor Willard, seconded by Supervisor Turner and carried by the following vote of the Board:
AYES: Supervisors Willard, Turner, Borror, McIver and Russell
NOES: None
ABSENT OR NOT VOTING: None