Law Day is Sunday (May 1) and the Schuyler County Legislature has recognized as
the Law Day 2022 theme “Toward a More Perfect Union: The Constitution in Times
of Change.”
The legislature passed a resolution at its April 11, 2022 meeting, recognizing
“Law Day” as an occasion of public acknowledgement of our Nation’s heritage of
justice, liberty, and equality under the law.
The resolution was submitted to the legislature by Schuyler County Attorney
Steven Getman.
“The Preamble to the United States Constitution mentions forming ‘a more
perfect Union’ first in its list of purposes of the Constitution,” Getman
wrote.
According to Getman, “the Preamble serves as an introduction to the highest
law of the land. It sets the stage for the Constitution and communicates the
intentions of the framers and the purpose of the document.”
In passing the resolution, the legislature found that “promoting public
understanding of the roots of our freedom are an important component in the
civic education of the citizens of the United States, the State of New York
and the County of Schuyler.”
Legislator Jim Howell (R-District IV) moved the motion to floor. It was second
by Legislator Mark Rondinaro (R-District VII) and supported unanimously by the
members present.
The American Bar Association selects an annual theme for each Law Day. Law Day
is an annual commemoration first held in 1957 when the American Bar
Association envisioned a special national day to mark our nation’s commitment
to the rule of law. The following year, President Dwight D. Eisenhower issued
the first Law Day Proclamation. Law Day was made official in 1961 when
Congress issued a joint resolution designating May 1 as the official date for
celebrating Law Day.
A copy of Schuyler County’s resolution “Recognizing and Commemorating May 1,
2022 as ‘Law Day’ in Schuyler County” is available
here.