The White County Board of Commissioners have made clear their support for citizens’ right to keep and bear arms. About a month after commissioners discussed a public affirmation backing gun ownership and the Second Amendment, they unanimously approved a proclamation doing just that at a Monday,...
The White County Board of Commissioners have made clear their support for citizens’ right to keep and bear arms.
About a month after commissioners discussed a public affirmation backing gun ownership and the Second Amendment, they unanimously approved a proclamation doing just that at a Monday, Feb. 24, work session and called meeting
“We as your board recognize the importance, not only the U.S. Constitution but in particular the Second Amendment and the rights associated therewith,” said Commission Chairman Travis Turner, who said the document showed the county’s “firm stance” on the matter.
Turner read aloud the proclamation ahead of the vote. Along with agreeing that the right to bear arms should not be infringed, the document also includes, in part:
“As such, the White County Commissioners fully support the Constitution of the State of Georgia and the Constitution of the United States.
“The White County Commissioners reaffirm the Georgia Legislature’s firm support of the Second Amendment and the right of the people to keep and bear arms. Further, any statute adopted by Congress or the State Legislature that violates the Constitution of the United States or the rights granted in the Second Amendment shall be deemed an affront to the Constitution.”
Commissioners then moved swiftly to approve the proclamation.
“Ladies and gentlemen, White County is the next county officially to have adopted our stance on the belief we have the right to bear arms granted in the Constitution of the United States of America,” Turner said, followed by applause from the crowd.
At a Jan. 27 meeting, Commissioners discussed following other Georgia counties in making a declaration of support for the Second Amendment. The White County Republican Party had encouraged fellow party members to show support for the move by wearing red at the meeting, as some did.
“Thank you to our Commissioners for upholding the principals of the Constitution of the United States. We are grateful to live, work and play in this beautiful community,” the organization posted on its Facebook page after the meeting.