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Type: Proclamation

Department: BOCC - Board of County Commissioners

Directors' Update: TBD

Business Meeting: July 7, 2026

Summary:

Dedicate replicas of the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights to the Lewis County Historic Courthouse in celebration of America's 250th anniversary

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Resolution

WHEREAS, the year 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, a historic milestone commemorating the founding of the United States of America and the enduring principles of liberty, self-government and individual rights; and

WHEREAS, the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights collectively serve as the foundation of American democracy, establishing the principles of representative government, the rule of law and the rights and freedoms guaranteed to all citizens; and

WHEREAS, the Lewis County Historic Courthouse stands as a symbol of justice, public service and local government, making it an appropriate location to permanently display replicas of these founding documents for the benefit of residents and visitors; and

WHEREAS, Lewis County Commissioners Lindsey R. Pollock, Scott J. Brummer and Sean D. Swope personally donated the funds necessary to purchase the replicas as a commemorative gift to the people of Lewis County in honor of America's Semiquincentennial; and

WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners wishes to formally dedicate these replicas on July 7, 2026, as a lasting tribute to the nation's founding ideals and as an educational resource that will inspire future generations to appreciate the freedoms and responsibilities of American citizenship.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners hereby dedicates the replicas of the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights for permanent display in the Lewis County Historic Courthouse; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this dedication serves as a reaffirmation of Lewis County's commitment to the constitutional principles of liberty, justice, equality under the law and representative government upon which the United States was founded.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 7th day of July, 2026.