SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 682

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins citizens 
throughout the nation in recognizing May 1, 2003, as Law Day; and
	WHEREAS, One of this nation's greatest strengths is its 
commitment to a just legal system and the protection it affords 
to the rights and freedoms we cherish; Law Day is observed to draw 
attention to the principles of justice and the practice of law; 
and
	WHEREAS, The Constitution adopted by the citizens of Texas 
on February 15, 1876, recognized the essential principles of 
liberty and free government; it further embraced the belief in 
equality for all under the law and entrusted the protection of 
that equality to an independent judiciary; and
	WHEREAS, Law Day was first established in 1958 by 
President Dwight D. Eisenhower to strengthen our country's 
heritage of liberty, justice, and equality under the law; in 
1961, by a joint resolution of Congress, May 1st was designated 
as the official date for celebrating Law Day in the nation; and
	WHEREAS, This year's Law Day theme is "Celebrate Your 
Freedom:  Independent Courts Protect Our Liberties"; the courts 
enforce the Constitution, protect our rights as Americans, and 
make the rule of law a reality, a reality we strive to share with 
others throughout the world; and 
	WHEREAS, Citizens across Texas are encouraged to observe 
Law Day through activities, such as those of Team Lackland, the 
partnership composed of the 59th Medical Wing, the 37th Training 
Wing, and the 67th Information Operations Wing, United States 
Air Force, whose members have united to bring to Texans a more 
thorough understanding of the law and its applications; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, hereby recognize May 1, 2003, as Law Day in 
Texas and encourage all citizens to celebrate the day with 
appropriate ceremonies; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as a 
memento of this occasion.
                                                                       Wentworth




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 28, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate