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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives takes pride in |
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recognizing May 1, 2007, as Law Day, a celebration of our notable |
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heritage of liberty, justice, and equality under the law; and |
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WHEREAS, All youth need to understand their rights and |
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responsibilities under the law in order to become effective |
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participants in the civic life of our nation; and |
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WHEREAS, The 2007 Law Day theme of "Liberty Under Law: |
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Empowering Youth, Assuring Democracy" encourages us to ensure that |
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our young people are equipped with the knowledge and skills |
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necessary to successfully make their voices heard within our |
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democracy; and |
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WHEREAS, Law Day 2007 heightens awareness of the challenges |
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facing American teens and the need for youth to better understand |
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the legal system; the event also focuses attention on the goals of |
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making courts that address youth and family issues an exemplary |
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part of the judicial system and involving members of the legal |
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profession in activities to assist youth who are most at risk; and |
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WHEREAS, This annual observance provides a fitting occasion |
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for citizens, schools, businesses, and media in the State of Texas |
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to reflect on the fundamental importance of law to our society and |
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to recommit to preserving and strengthening the rule of law; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize May 1, 2007, as Law Day in Texas and |
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encourage the citizens of Texas to embrace the objectives of this |
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year's celebration, Liberty Under Law: Empowering Youth, Assuring |
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Democracy. |