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Show oumal SEPTEMBER 22, 1987 Whole nation pauses Constitution binds apeople, gives us strength, judges note CLEARFIELD Fourth to allow these concepts to be given to future generations. Cir- cuit Judge S. Mark Johnson paused from his regular judicial proceedings at 11 a.m. Thursday to honor the U.S. Constitution and read a proclamation written by Gordon R. Hall, chief justice of the Utah State Supreme Court. Featured speaker at the brief The brief ceremony coincided with similar proceedings held exactly at 11 a.m. in all courts of the nation. This was the way the judicial branch of government honored the bicentennial of the Constitution, the document that establishes our court system and sets up the guidelines under which the courts operate. The proclamation stated, Few governments in the world have been able to provide a government stability for more than a generation... today Americans have the themopportunity to selves to Constitutional principles. , program was Steven Vanderlin-den- , Clearfield City attorney and member of the Utah State Bar and the Davis County Bar associations. Mr. Vanderlinden said he agreed with the words, We the people of the United States. He told of some of his experiences as a prosecuting attorney and concluded, The Constitution is extremely strong... I have principles to uphold as a member of the Bar Association and I am grateful for a system that says you can protest decisions. He noted that before 1 1 a.m. the 4th Circuit Court had listened to 10 cases where a citizen had disagreed with a law enforcement officer. America is great because even though we disagree with some laws and practices, we as a people sup- port the Constitution, Mr. said. He finished with the words of , Benjamin Franklin who said at the conclusion of the Constitutional I cannot help exConvention, pressing a wish that every member of the convention that still has objections to the Constitution will with me doubt a little less their own Van-derlind- - Judge Johnson called the Constitution a unique document of elasticity. He said the United States relies on the collective conscience of all people to strive for social justice and equality. I gratefully acknowledge our legacy and recognize our duty to make prudent decisions infallibility. Crestview Elementary' School Cub Scouts are learning appreciation for their flag and country early on. Pack 349 members participating were: back, CubmasterGus Burbank, left; Brad Graham, Chad Carlson, Kelly Kjar and Scott Bar-lofront, Joshua Stoker, left, Daren Sabin, Trent Nelson, Russell Olsen and Matthew Jensen. w; Cheering for the flag and Constitutions Bicentennial were Central Davis Junior High School cheerleaders: Jenny cheerleader; Nicole Vaughn and Kim Brown, left, cheerleader. head Fay, co-he- ad ' """ 4'' '' : Planting a lasting memorial to the Constitution are Layton City Parks employees: Gilbert Espinosa, left, Ted Kearl and John Peters. |