On February 19th, 2013, the Madison County Board of Commissioners passed a 2nd Amendment Preservation Resolution. The resolution passed by a wide margin of 18 in favor, 6 against and 1 absence.

Verification Citation/Source: Madison County Board of Commissioners

Resolution date passed: 19 Feb 2013

Vote count: 18 in favor 6 against 1 absent

RESOLUTION

MADISON COUNTY TENNESSEE SECOND AMENDMENT PRESERVATION RESOLUTION

A resolution, which shall be known and may be cited as the “Second Amendment Preservation Resolution.” To prevent federal infringement on the right to keep and bear arms; nullifying all federal acts in violation of the Second Amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Whereas, the Second Amendment to the Constitution of the United States reads as follows, “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, all federal acts, laws, orders, rules or regulations regarding firearms are a violation of the Second Amendment, and

Whereas, the Madison County Board of Commissioners declares that all federal acts, laws, orders, rules, regulations – past, present or future – in violation of the Second Amendment to the Constitution of the United States are not authorized by the Constitution of the United States and violate its true meaning and intent as given by the Founders and Ratifiers; and are hereby declared to be invalid in this county, shall not be recognized by this county, are specifically rejected by this county, and shall be considered null and void and of no effect in this county, and

Whereas, the State of Tennessee has the power given to it by the Tenth Amendment of the Constitution of the United States and the duty to protect its citizens and prevent infringement of any unconstitutional federal acts, laws, executive orders, rules or regulations, and

Whereas, we believe it is the duty of the Sheriff of each County in Tennessee to take all measures as may be necessary to prevent the enforcement of any federal acts, laws, orders, rules, or regulations in violation of the Second Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, and

Now, therefore be it resolved that the Madison County Board of Commissioners hereby supports and request the legislature of the State of Tennessee adopt and enact any and all measures as may be necessary to reject and nullify the enforcement of any federal acts, laws, executive orders, rules or regulations in violation of the Second Amendment of the Constitution of the United States and of the Constitution of the State of Tennessee.

Be it further resolved, that we call upon the State of Tennessee to adopt and enact any and all measures which would clarify the Sheriffs duty and responsibility to defend the citizens of the State of Tennessee against infringement by the federal government. Furthermore, we hereby ask the Sheriffs of the State of Tennessee to act on behalf of the citizens to defend them against infringements upon their rights and to hold the federal government to the limitations provided under the Constitution.

Be it further resolved that this body directs the office of the County Executive/Mayor to provide a copy of this resolution to all Tennessee counties and to encourage their legislative bodies to join in passing this resolution and forwarding it to their State delegations.