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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
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A RESOLUTION DECLARING ORONO A SECOND AMENDMENT
DEDICATED CITY
WHEREAS, the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution reads "A well-
regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and
bear Arms, shall not be infringed."; and
WHEREAS,the federal and state governments have numerous laws,statutes,and regulations
relating to firearms ownership,purchase,transportation,transfer,carry and use;
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute §471.633 preempts municipalities from regulating firearms;
WHEREAS,the City Council wishes to express opposition to any law that would restrict the
constitutional rights of the citizens of Orono to keep and bear arms; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to express its deep commitment to the rights of all
citizens of Orono to keep and bear arms, except those prohibited by current law.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Orono:
1. City Council hereby expresses its intent to uphold and protect the Second Amendment
rights of the residents of Orono;
2. City Council hereby declares Orono as a"Second Amendment Dedicated City"; and
3. City Council hereby declares its intent to oppose, through legal means, any
infringement on the right of law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arms.
ADOPTED,this 00 day of VQlyewibcy , 2020,by the City Council of the City of
Orono, Minnesota.
CITY OF I RONO
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By
Dennis Walsh, Mayor
ATTEST:
Anna Carlson, City Clerk