BILL NUMBER: SR 83	INTRODUCED
	BILL TEXT


INTRODUCED BY   Senator Wolk

                        AUGUST 1, 2016

   Relative to California county law libraries.


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   WHEREAS, Democratic societies are sustained by the trust that the
people invest in their government and the legal institutions and
systems that deliver justice; and
   WHEREAS, Free and equal access to law-related information is a
cornerstone of a democratic and open society; and
   WHEREAS, In the face of a national crisis, with growing numbers of
individuals who either cannot afford or cannot access legal
representation, California's county law libraries provide access to
justice by assisting self-represented litigants; and
   WHEREAS, California's county law libraries are an essential
component of the justice system and reduce stress on the overburdened
court system; and
   WHEREAS, California's county law libraries promote economic
recovery by helping small businesses, assisting individuals with
workforce reentry, and speeding resolution of disputes; and
   WHEREAS, California's county law libraries are celebrating 125
years of service to the people of the State of California; now,
therefore, be it
   Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, that the Senate
commends county law libraries throughout the state for the essential
services they provide, recognizes August 17, 2016, as County Law
Library Day in California, and urges individuals and institutions to
observe this day with appropriate notice and ceremony so that
Californians may achieve a better understanding and a deeper
appreciation of the vital role of California's county law libraries
in accessing and delivering justice to the people of the State of
California; and be it further
   Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this
resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.