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Monroe County resolution opposing use of county seal or name in SAFE act communications

Posted on December 9, 2013 by | Leave a comment

Monroe County Resolution against use of county seal in conjunction with SAFE act by Evan Hempel

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Yates County resolution that use of Yates County seal is not authorized on SAFE act website

Posted on December 9, 2013 by | Leave a comment

From Finger Lake Times:

The Legislature responded to the state’s request to use the county’s seal on the SAFE Act website with a unanimous “no deal.”

RESOLUTION NO . 365-13

Mrs. Alexander offered the following resolution and moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Banach.

USE OF YATES COUNTY SEAL ON SAFE ACT WEBSITE NOT AUTHORIZED

WHEREAS, the NYS Safe Act coordinators on their website are indicating a desire of utilizing the appearance of the Yates County Sheriff’s seal and or the Yates County Clerk’s county seal in the heading of the website for registration of certain weapons, and Sheriff Spike and County Clerk Betts are not authorizing their seals for this purpose, as by doing so may imply to gun owners that the office has a direct role in the recertification process per the Safe Act when this process is a New Yo rk State responsibility,

WHEREAS, in recent discussions the State has indicated an interest in using the Seal of Yates County and the names of the offices of the Yates County Sheriff and Yates County Clerk in pistol permit recertification notices,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature does not authorize the use of the name or the seal of the county, or seals with a part thereof, or any of its officers, letterheads or address in the heading of any Safe Act web site for the purposes of correspondence with legal and registered gun owners regarding permit recertification or any other recertification for any other purpose associated with the Safe Act, and

RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be provided the Governor, State Police Superintendent, our Senator O’Mara and Assemblyman Palmesano, the County Clerk, County Sheriff, and County Attorney.

VOTE: Unanimous

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Oswego County Seal resolution

Posted on December 6, 2013 by | 1 comment

Oswego County Seal Resolution

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Allegany County Resolution to Deny the Use of the County Seal with Regard to the NY SAFE Act

Posted on December 4, 2013 by | 1 comment

Approval of Resolution to Deny the Use of the County Seal with Regard to the NY SAFE Act

Sheriff Whitney and County Clerk Rob Christman joined forces to request that the resolution denying the use of the County seal or any other Allegany County identification with regard to the NY SAFE Act be approved and referred to the full Board of Legislators. The resolution reads as below:

Whereas the State of New York has passed a gun control law referred to as the SAFE Act, and:

Whereas this act clearly indicates that enforcement of this law is the responsibility of New York State, and:

Whereas, in recent discussions the State has indicated an interest in using the Seal of Allegany County and the names of the offices of the Allegany County Sheriff and Allegany County Clerk in pistol permit recertification notices, and

Whereas the County Sheriff and County Clerk have voiced their strong objection to this request and suggestion, Therefore be it

Resolved: That the Allegany County Board of Legislators denies the State of New York permission to use the name, letterhead, address or seal of the County of Allegany, Allegany County Sheriff or Allegany County Clerk for purposes of correspondence with legal and registered gun owners regarding permit recertification or for any other purpose associated with the SAFE Act, and be it further

Resolved: That copies of this resolution should be transmitted to the office of the Governor of New York State, The Superintendent of the New York State Police, New York State Senator Catharine Young, 148th District Assemblyman Joseph Giglio and the legislature of every county in the State of New York.

Support of the resolution, and direction to send it to InterCounty and NYSAC, was given on a motion by Legislator Healy, seconded by Legislator Ungermann, and carried.

Source: http://www.alleganyco.com/meeting_minutes/2013/PubSaf/Dec4.htm

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Niagara County resolution denying the State of New York permission to use the Name, Seal of the County, letterhead, or address

Posted on December 3, 2013 by | Leave a comment

RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE USE OF THE NIAGARA COUNTY SEAL BY THE STATE OF NEW YORK WITHOUT THE CONSENT OF THE NIAGARA COUNTY CLERK OR THE LEGISLATURE OF THE COUNTY OF NIAGARA

WHEREAS, the NY SAFE Act signed by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo on January 15, 2013 amended various provisions of New York Law in relation to firearms and ammunition, and

WHEREAS, the Legislature of the County of Niagara did, on February 19, 2013, unanimously oppose the SAFE Act and call for its immediate repeal, and

WHEREAS, the NY SAFE Act is the responsibility of the New York State Police to enforce, and

WHEREAS, agencies of the State of New York have expressed their intention to issue pistol permit “recertification” notices utilizing the seals of the respective counties of residence of pistol permit holders, and

WHEREAS, the New York State Association of County Clerks Western Region County Clerks, representing Allegany, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Erie, Niagara, Orleans, and Wyoming Counties have formally opposed the expropriation of county seals by the state for use in matters related to the NY SAFE Act, and have denied the state permission to utilize the same, and

WHEREAS, the Legislature of Cattaraugus County has expressed its opposition to the same and refused to authorize the use of its seal, and

WHEREAS, the Legislature of the County of Niagara and the County Clerk, Honorable Wayne F. Jagow, do concur with the judgment of their Southern Tier neighbor in their opposition, and

WHEREAS, the Legislature of the County of Niagara considers the Niagara County Seal to be the exclusive property of the Legislature and the County Clerk, to only be used by agencies of .the county government as authorized by this deliberative body or by the Clerk, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Legislature of the County of Niagara objects strongly to the expropriation of the Niagara County Seal by the State of New York and other external entities, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Legislature of the County of Niagara does hereby affirm the decision of the New York State Association of County Clerks Western Region County Clerks, and does hereby deny the State of New York permission to use the Name, Seal of the County, letterhead, or address for purposes of correspondence with or notices to legal and registered gun owners regarding permit recertification or for other purposes associated with implementation or exercise of the NY SAFE Act, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Legislature of the County of Niagara does hereby deny any agency of Niagara County government permission to use the Name, Seal of the County,. letterhead, or address for purposes of correspondence with or notices to legal and registered gun owners regarding permit recertification or for other purposes associated with implementation or exercise of the NY SAFE Act, without the written consent of the Niagara County Clerk, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the County of Niagara shall forward copies of this Resolution to Governor Cuomo, Senate Vice President Pro Tern George D. Maziarz, Senate Temporary President Dean G. Skelos, Senate Deputy Majority Leader Thomas W. Libous, Member of the Assembly Jane L. Corwin, Member of the Assembly Ray Walter, Member of the Assembly John D. Ceretto, Member of the Assembly Robin Schimminger, Speaker of the Assembly Sheldon Silver, Assembly Majority Leader Joseph Morelle, Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb, New York State Police Superintendent Joseph A. D’ Amico, and all others deemed necessary and proper.

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Essex County resolution in opposition of the use of Essex County’s name and/or seal by New York State on Pistol Permit re-certification notices

Posted on December 2, 2013 by | Leave a comment

RESOLUTION # 369 – IN OPPOSITION OF THE USE OF ESSEX COUNTY’S NAME AND/OR SEAL BY NEW YORK STATE ON PISTOL PERMIT RE-CERTIFICATION NOTICES.

The following resolution was moved by Mr. Scozzafava, seconded by Mr. Whitson and duly adopted with Ms. Montgomery-Corey opposed.

DOUGLAS: Under discussion? All in favor signify by saying aye, any opposed?

MONTGOMERY-COREY: I’m opposed.

From the meeting agenda.  Full resolution posted below and on Essex County’s website.

Resolution No. 369
December 2, 2013
Regular Board Meeting

RESOLUTION IN OPPOSITION OF THE USE OF ESSEX COUNTY’S NAME AND/OR SEAL BY NEW YORK STATE ON PISTOL PERMIT RE-CERTIFICATION NOTICES

The following resolution was offered by Supervisor Scozzafava, who moved its adoption. Upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, with the approval of the Ways and Means Committee of this Body, and the same appearing proper and necessary.

WHEREAS, the State of New York has passed a gun control law referred to as the SAFE Act; and

WHEREAS, this act clearly dictates that the enforcement of this law is the responsibility of New York State; and

WHEREAS, the State has indicated an interest in using the Seal of Essex County and the names of the offices of the Essex County Clerk on pistol permit re-certification notices; and

WHEREAS, the Essex County Sheriff and Essex County Clerk have voiced their strong objections to this request and suggestion.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Essex County Board of Supervisors hereby denies the State of New York permission to use Essex County’s Name, Seal, letterhead or address for the purposes of correspondence with legal and registered gun owners regarding pistol permit re-certification or any other purposes associated with the SAFE Act; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors is hereby instructed to send copies of this resolution to Governor Andrew Cuomo,  Superintendent of the New York State Police, New York State Association of Counties; Senator Elizabeth O’C. Little, Assemblyman Daniel Stec and Adirondack Association of Towns and Villages.

This resolution was duly seconded by Supervisor Whitson, and adopted with Supervisor, Montgomery-Corey opposed.

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Steuben County resolution denying use of county name, seal, letterhead or address

Posted on November 25, 2013 by | Leave a comment

DENYING THE STATE OF NEW YORK PERMISSION TO USE THE SEAL OF STEUBEN COUNTY, THE STEUBEN COUNTY SHERIFF AND THE STEUBEN COUNTY CLERK, FOR ANY PURPOSE ASSOCIATED WITH THE NEW YORK STATE S.A.F.E. ACT.

WHEREAS, the State of New York passed a gun control law referred to as the S.A.F.E. Act without substantive debate or input from local governments; and

WHEREAS, this act clearly indicates that the enforcement of this law is the responsibility of New York State; and

WHEREAS, in recent discussions, the State has indicated an interest in using the Seal of Steuben County and the seal and names of the offices of the Steuben County Sheriff and the Steuben County Clerk in pistol permit recertification notices; and

WHEREAS, the Steuben County Sheriff and the Steuben County Clerk have voiced their strong objection to this request and suggestion.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Steuben County Legislature hereby denies the State of New York permission to use the name, seal, letterhead or address of the County of Steuben, the Steuben County Sheriff and the Steuben County Clerk for the purposes of correspondence with legal and registered gun owners regarding permit recertification or for any other purpose associated with the S.A.F.E. Act; and be it further

RESOLVED, certified copies of this resolution shall be forwarded to the Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, New York State Governor, New York State Capitol Building, Albany, NY 12224; Honorable Dean Skelos, NYS Senate Republican Conference Leader And Majority Coalition Leader, 909 Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247; Honorable Jeffrey Klein, NYS Senate Independent Conference Leader And Majority Coalition Leader, 913 Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247; Honorable Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Minority Leader, New York State Senate, 907 Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247; Honorable Sheldon Silver, Speaker, New York State Assembly, 932 Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248; Honorable Joseph D. Morelle, Majority Leader, New York State Assembly, 926 Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248; Honorable Brian M. Kolb, Minority Leader, New York State Assembly, 933 Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248; Honorable Thomas M. O’Mara, New York State Senator, 415 Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247; Honorable Philip A. Palmesano, New York State Assemblyman, 723 Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248; Honorable Joseph M. Giglio, New York State Assemblyman, 439 Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248; Honorable Bill Nojay, New York State Assemblyman, 527 Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248; Stephen J. Acquario, Executive Director, New York State Association of Counties, 540 Broadway, Albany, NY 12207; Honorable Jerry Davis, President, Inter-County Association of Western New York, c/o Wyoming County Board of Supervisors, Government Center, 143 North Main Street, Warsaw, NY 14569; and Joseph D’Amico, Superintendent, New York State Police, 1220 Washington Avenue, Building 22, Albany, NY 12226-2252.

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Wayne County resolution denying the State of New York permission to use the Wayne County Seal and name in enforcement of the the so-called SAFE Act

Posted on November 19, 2013 by | Leave a comment

On Tuesday Nov 19 the Wayne County Board of Supervisors passed the following resolution,  supported by Wayne County Sheriff Barry Virts and County Clerk Mike Jankowski.

Also the NYS Association of County Clerks unanimously passed the same resolution of the western region clerks.

Resolution denying the State of New York permission to use the Wayne County Seal and name in enforcement of the the so-called SAFE Act:

Whereas the State of New York has passed a gun control law referred to as the SAFE act, and…

Whereas this act clearly indicates that then enforcement of this law is the responsibility of New York State, and…

Whereas, in recent discussions the State has indicated an interest in using the Seal of Wayne County and the names of the offices of the Wayne County Sheriff and Wayne County Clerk in pistol permit recertification notices, and…

Whereas the County Sheriff and Clerk have voiced their strong objection to this request and suggestion, Therefore be it…

Resolved: That the Wayne County Board of Supervisors denies the State of New York permission to use the Name, seal of the County, letter head or address for purposes of correspondence with legal and registered gun owners regarding permit recertification or for any other purpose associated with the SAFE Act, and be it further…

Resolved: That copies of this resolution should be transmitted to the office of the Governor of New York State, the Superintendent of State Police, NYS Senator Mike Nozzolio, Assemblyman Bob Oaks and the legislature of every County in the State of New York.

Source: Wayne County SCOPE

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NYSACC Western Region County Clerks oppose use of county seals by New York State

Posted on October 24, 2013 by | Leave a comment

RESOLUTION APPROVED BY THE NYSAC WESTERN REGION COUNTY CLERKS OPPOSING USE OF INDIVIDUAL COUNTY SEALS BY NEW YORK STATE

RESOLVED, that the NYSACC Western Region County Clerks representing Allegany, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans and Wyoming Counties deny the State of New York State Police permission to use the Name, Seal of the County, letterhead or address for purposes of correspondence with or notices to legal and registered gun owners regarding permit recertification or for any other purpose associated with the SAFE Act, and be it further.

RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution are forwarded to the New York State Association of County Clerks Legislative Committee and a copy kept in the office of each of the County Clerks representing the Western Region of New York.

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