HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-12Resolution 2026-12
Resolution Affirming the Town of Pulaski's Commitment to the
Second Amendment of the United States Constitution and Declaring the
Town of Pulaski, Virginia a Second Amendment Sanctuary Community
WHEREAS, the Second Amendment to the Constitution of the United States affirms that the
right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed; and
WHEREAS, Article I, Section 13 of the Constitution of Virginia likewise recognizes that a well -
regulated militia, composed of the body of the people, trained to arms, is the proper, natural, and
safe defense of a free state; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia recognizes that constitutional
rights are not granted by government, but are inherent liberties that government is sworn to
protect; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia have a longstanding tradition of
responsible firearm ownership for lawful purposes including self-defense, hunting, sport
shooting, and the protection of home and family; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council affirms its oath to support and defend the Constitution of the
United States and the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Virginia; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Pulaski, Virginia desires to clearly express its commitment to the
preservation of the lawful rights of its residents as protected by the Second Amendment;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski,
Virginia hereby declares its steadfast support for the constitutional right of law-abiding citizens
to keep and bear arms; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town of Pulaski, Virginia is hereby recognized as a
Second Amendment Sanctuary Community, affirming that the Town will stand in defense of the
constitutional liberties of its residents; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that nothing in this Resolution shall be interpreted as
condoning unlawful activity or limiting the enforcement of existing laws against criminal misuse
of firearms, but rather as a declaration of support for the rights of responsible, law-abiding
citizens; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution serves as a public statement of principle,
reflecting the values and constitutional commitments of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia and its
elected leadership; and
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately upon
adoption this 3rd day of March, 2026 by the duly recorded vote of the Town Council of the Town
of Pulaski, Virginia as follows:
Jeremy L. Clark- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Absent
Sunshine N. Cope- Aye Steven W. Erickson- Aye
Brooks R. Dawson- Aye Joel B. Burchett- Aye
Mayor Collins- Aye
Mayor W. Shannon l; A
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councilwoman Sunshine N.rope
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Ofiv-1a C. Hale
Clerk of Council
Vice -Mayor Bro ks R. Dawson
Councilman G. Tyler
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Todd Day
TOWN of PULASKI, VIRGINIA
W. Shannon Collins
Mayor