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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
20-55
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
June 4, 2013
To recognize the American Bar Association and its commitment to defending liberty and pursuing justice for the citizens of the District of Columbia and for all Americans, and to declare June 26, 2013, as "American Bar Association Day" in the District of Columbia.
WHEREAS, the American Bar Association is committed to improving the rule of law for all Americans and throughout the world, and to support equal justice under law for all
District residents and for all Americans;
WHEREAS, the American Bar Association has maintained an office and strong presence in the District of Columbia for more than 50 years, serves nearly 400,000 lawyers, law students, academics, judges, and local professionals as one of the largest professional organizations in the world, organizes numerous meetings and conferences in the District of Columbia annually, and continues to be a strong corporate citizen on behalf of lawyers and the legal profession; and
WHEREAS, the American Bar Association has chosen a new home for its Washington offices, which is located in the downtown sector of the District of Columbia, and has committed itself to its current location for a minimum of 15 years.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “American Bar Association Recognition Resolution of 2013”.
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes the American Bar Association for its exceptional and continuous contributions to the District of Columbia and its commitment to improving the system of justice for citizens of the District of Columbia and all Americans, and declares June 26, 2013, as “American Bar Association Day” in the District of Columbia.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.
