On April 5, 2021, Hitchcock County, Nebraska Commissioners passed a resolution in support of the Second Amendment. The resolution passed unanimously.

Verification Citation/Source: Hitchcock County, NE – County Commissioners
Resolution date passed: 5 Apr 2021
Vote Count: 3 Aye – O Nay.


RESOLUTION #21-10

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 I, 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 posses 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 Hitchcock County Board of Commissioners to declare its support of the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution and Article I, Section 1-1 of the Nebraska Constitution; and

WHEREAS, the members of the Hitchcock County Board of Commissioners took an oath to support and defend the United States and Nebraska constitutions.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Hitchcock County Board of Commissioners hereby declare that we support the rights and liberties of all Hitchcock County citizens guaranteed by the United States and Nebraska Constitutions.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Board affirms its support for the duly appointed Sheriff of Hitchcock County, Nebraska, and his continuing efforts to uphold the United States and Nebraska Constitutions.

PASSED AND APPROVED this 5th day of April, 2021.

VOTING FOR THE MOTION: Wertz, Nichols and McDonald
VOTING AGAINST THE MOTION: None
ABSTAINING: None
ABSENT: None

The Resolution is hereby adopted.

ATTEST:
Margaret M. Pollmann, County Clerk

Paul Nichols, Chair


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