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Resolution #{49)/— �3 <br /> WHEREAS, the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution provides that <br /> it is the right of the people to keep and bear arms, and that right shall not be infringed: and, <br /> WHEREAS, Article I, Section 1-1 of the Nebraska Constitution also provides the right <br /> to keep and bear arms, specifically "for security of defense of self, family, home, and others, <br /> and for lawful common defense, hunting, recreational use, and all other lawful purposes," <br /> and all provides that such right shall not be infringed; and, <br /> WHEREAS, the United States Supreme Court in the District of Columbia v. Heller, 554 <br /> U.S. 570 (2008) affirmed an individual' right to possess firearms, unconnected with service <br /> in a militia, for traditionally lawful purposes, such as self-defense within the home; and, <br /> WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Hall County Board of Commissioners to declare its <br /> support of the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution and Article I, Section <br /> 1-1 of the Nebraska Constitution; and, <br /> NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County of Board of Commissioners <br /> hereby declare that we support the rights and liberties of all on Hall County citizens <br /> guaranteed by the United States and Nebraska Constitutions. <br /> BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Board affirms its support for the duly elected <br /> Sheriff of Hall County, Nebraska, and his continuing efforts to uphold the United States and <br /> Nebraska Constitutions, and will oppose any law that would infringe in the right of legal <br /> citizens to keep and bear arms, including but not limited to limitations, registration, excess <br /> levy or fees, or seizure at any time. <br /> Motion made byeirc Qn seconded by e (s4 to adopt the <br /> foregoing Resolution. <br /> All members present as listed and voted as follows: <br /> Karen Bredthauer For / ; Against ; Abstained ; Not Present <br /> Butch Hurst For \( ; Against ; Abstained ; Not Present <br /> Pamela Lancaster For V ; Against ; Abstained ; Not Present <br /> Gary Quandt For S( ; Against ; Abstained ; Not Present <br /> Ron Peterson For y ; Against ; Abstained ; Not Present <br /> Jane Richardson For SC ; Against ; Abstained ; Not Present <br /> Scott Sorensen For V ; Against ; Abstained ; Not Present <br /> H• ••UNTYBOARD� UPERVISORS <br /> A.i <br /> Chairman of the Beard of Supervisors <br /> Aoateit. .(L46,_ <br /> nley Hall County Cl <br /> 4 <br />