Law Day

WHEREAS, Law Day, honors the rule of law as a fundamental right of citizens, providing the opportunity to live under a society of equity and justice for all; and

WHEREAS, this year’s Law Day theme is “No Courts, No Justice, No Freedom,” where we recognize that open and accessible courts are the cornerstone of a free society; and

WHEREAS, the framers of our Constitution recognized the importance of the courts when they made the judiciary one of the three coequal branches of our government; the courts are where we go to have our rights protected, our injuries redressed and our disputes resolved; and

WHEREAS, whether you are a consumer or a corporation, a victim or an accused, a lender or a debtor, a parent or a child, the work of the courts affects your everyday life; and

WHEREAS, budget cuts have seriously compromised the courts’ ability to function effectively and keep the wheels of justice turning; and

WHEREAS, this year’s Law Day theme, “No Courts, No Justice, No Freedom,” underscores the importance of the courts and their role in ensuring access to justice for all Americans; and

WHEREAS, this Law Day, we recognize the vital role of independent judges in upholding justice in courts throughout our state, and we resolve to continue to support and strengthen the Judicial branch, thereby helping to preserve our rights and liberties:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert Bentley, Governor of Alabama, do hereby proclaim May 1, 2012, as

Law Day

in the state of Alabama, urge all citizens, members of the legal profession, schools, businesses and the media to learn more about the rule of law and to promote awareness of Law Day in our daily lives.

Given Under My Hand and the Great Seal of the Office of the Governor at the State Capitol in the City of Montgomery on the 21st day of March 2012.

      

Governor Robert Bentley