On March 24, 2021, Blaine County, Nebraska Commissioners passed a resolution in support of the Second Amendment. If you know the vote count for this resolution, please let us know by emailing contact@sanctuarycounties.com.
Verification Citation/Source: Blaine County, NE – County Commissioners
Resolution date passed: 24 Mar 2021
Vote Count: Unknown.
RESOLUTION #2021- 4
WHEREAS, the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution provides that it is the right of the people to keep and bear arms, and that right shall not be infringed; and,
WHEREAS, Article 1, Section 1-1 of the Nebraska Constitution also provides the right to keep and bear arms, specifically “for security or defense of self, family, home and others, and for lawful common defense, hunting, recreational use, and all other lawful purposes” and all provides that such right shall not be infringed; and,
WHEREAS, the United States Supreme Court in the District of Columbia v. Heller, 554 U.S. 570 (2008) affirmed an individual’s right to possess firearms, unconnected with service in a militia, for traditionally lawful purposes, such as self-defense within the home; and,
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Blaine County Board of Commissioners to declare its support of the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution and Article 1, Section 1-1 of the Nebraska Constitution; and,
WHEREAS, the members of the Blaine County Board of Commissioners took an oath to support and defend the United States and Nebraska Constitutions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Blaine County Board of Commissioners hereby declare that we support the rights and liberties of all Blaine County citizens guaranteed by the United States and Nebraska Constitutions.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Board affirms its support for the duly elected Sheriff of Blaine County, Nebraska, and his continuing efforts to uphold the United States and Nebraska Constitutions.
ADOPTED THIS 24th day of March 2021.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Blaine County, Nebraska
Attest: April Warren Blaine County Clerk
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