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RESOLUTION N0. 64-121
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA
PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 14-19, 1964, AS "BILL OF
RIGHTS WEEK"IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA.
WHEREAS, the Bill of Rights was adopted as a part of the Constitution of
the United States of America 173 years ago, on December 15, 1791; and
WHEREAS, these first ten amendments to our Constitution preserve and
maintain basic rights and freedoms for our citizens of every race and creed; and
WHEREAS, every citizen must assume a personal responsibility for the
continuation of these rights, not only for our freedom but also for the freedom
of the generations that will follow; and
WHEREAS, civic organizations and institutions throughout the country will
commemorate the anniversary of the adoption of the Bill of Rights;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa,
that the week of December 14th through December 19th, 1964, be and it is hereby
designated and proclaimed as "BILL OF RIGHTS WEEK" in the City of Costa Mesa; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that every citizen of Costa Mesa is hereby urged to
take part in the proper and fitting observance of this great American anniversary.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of December, 1964.
Ma r of the City of Costa Mesa
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City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS.
CITY OF COSTA MESA )
I, C. K. PRIEST, City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa and ex -officio
Clerk of the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, hereby certify that the above
and foregoing Resolution No. 64-121 was duly and regularly passed and adopted by
the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa at a regular meeting held on the 7th
day of December, 1964.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal
of the City of Costa Mesa, this 8th day of December, 1964.
City Clerk and ex -officio Clerk of the
City Council of the City of Costa Mesa