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Proclamation recognizing "Juror Appreciation Day" in Allegheny County.
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WHEREAS, the jury system serves as the foundation of the American justice system by protecting citizens' rights and liberties and upholding the principles of our Constitution and laws; and
WHEREAS, as jurors, citizens discharge an important civic privilege and responsibility without which the justice system cannot work fairly; and
WHEREAS, more than 20,000 Allegheny County citizens faithfully and honorably serve as jurors in the Court of Common Pleas each year; and
WHEREAS, the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas will thank these individuals for their time, commitment and efforts at a recognition ceremony on May 24, 2006.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that we Allegheny County Chief Executive Dan Onorato and Allegheny County Council President Rich Fitzgerald, do hereby recognize the residents who have served as jurors within the past year.
FURTHERMORE, we do hereby proclaim May 24, 2006, “Juror Appreciation Day” in Allegheny County.