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Resolution Denying the Use of the Onondaga County Seal or any Other Marks Identifying the County by the State of New York Without the Consent of Onondaga County

NO. 022 Resolution Denying the Use of the Onondaga County Seal or any Other Marks Identifying the County by the State of New York Without the Consent of Onondaga County (12 Kilmartin, Dougherty, Corl, Tassone. Rapp, Plochocki, Liedka, Holmquist, Knapp, Jordan, May. McMahon -4 Ervin, Ryan, Chase, Williams -1 Shepard)

February 4, 2014
Motion Made By Mr. Jordan RESOLUTION NO. 022

RESOLUTION DENYING THE USE OF THE ONONDAGA COUNTY SEAL OR ANY OTHER MARKS IDENTIFYING THE COUNTY BY THE STATE OF NEW YORK WITHOUT THE CONSENT OF ONONDAGA COUNTY

WHEREAS, the NY SAFE Act (Chapter I of the Laws of 2013) amended various provisions of New York Law in relation to firearms and ammunition; and

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 45-2013, this Onondaga County Legislature did indicate its opposition to the NY SAFE Act and called for its immediate repeal, finding that such legislation improperly infringed upon the constitutionally protected Second Amendment rights of county residents, failed to follow the statutorily prescribed process for passage, and created additional unfunded mandates for counties; and

WHEREAS, by its own terms, the NY SAFE Act requires the New York State Police to administer the recertification process for pistol licenses and to send out a notice to such license holders, and it is the understanding of this Onondaga County Legislature that some agencies of the State of New York have expressed the intention to issue pistol permit recertification notices utilizing the seals of the respective counties of residence of pistol permit holders, including seals and identification marks belonging to Onondaga County; and

WHEREAS, such seals and identification marks are the exclusive property of Onondaga County, to be used only for county purposes at the direction of the appropriate Onondaga County officials; and

WHEREAS, the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office and the Onondaga County Clerk have also expressed concern with the proposed use of such seals and identification marks by the New York State Police in the recertification process; now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, that this Onondaga County Legislature objects strongly and forcefully to the use of the several seals and identification marks belonging to Onondaga County by the State of New York and its agencies; and, be it further

RESOLVED, that this Onondaga County Legislature denies the State of New York and its agencies permission to use the name, letterhead, address, seal and any other mark identifying an Onondaga County official for any purpose, including, but not limited to, correspondence with legal and registered gun owners regarding permit recertification or for any other purpose associated with the SAFE Act and its enforcement; and, be it further

RESOLVED, that the Clerk of this Onondaga County Legislature is directed to cause copies of this resolution to be transmitted to the Governor of the State of New York, the Superintendent of the New York State Police, the several legislators representing Onondaga County at the state level, and to the legislature of every county located within the State of New York.

Dutchess County executive Marcus Molinaro issues executive order denying NY state usage of the County Seal

Marcus Molinaro
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Today I issued Executive Order #2 of 2014 affirming that in accordance with county law, the county charter and county code only the Executive and Legislature can assign use of the County Seal.

Cayuga County resolution denying NYS permission to use name, seal, letter head, or address for SAFE act correspondence

Cayuga County Seal Resolution

Chautauqua County resolution denying permission to use county seal for SAFE act purposes

RES. NO. 20-14

Denying the State of New York Permission to Use the Name and Seal of the County of Chautauqua and County Officers for Purposes Related to the SAFE Act

By Public Safety Committee:
At the Request of County Legislators Runkle, Borrello, Scudder, Gould, Tarbrake, Vanstrom, Lemon, Wilfong, Wendel, and Niebel:

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

WHEREAS, the SAFE Act clearly indicates 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 the County of Chautauqua and the names of the offices of the Chautauqua County Sheriff and the Chautauqua County Clerk in pistol permit recertification notices; and

WHEREAS, the Chautauqua County Sheriff and Chautauqua County Clerk have voiced their strong objection to the State’s use of the County Seal or reference to their offices; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That the Chautauqua County Legislature denies the State of New York permission to use the name, seal, letterhead, or address of the County or of any County officer 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, New York State Senator Catharine Young, New York State Assemblyman Andrew Goodell, the New York State Association of Counties, and the legislative body of every county in the State of New York.

Signed: Wendel, Niebel, Keefe, Ahlstrom, Tarbrake

Chemung County resolution objecting to use of county seal by NY state in conjunction with the SAFE act

Resolution Objecting To Use Of Chemung County Seal By New York State Associated With NY SAFE ACT Passed By Legislature
January 15, 2014
At the meeting of the Chemung County Legislature on January 13th, the legislature passed the following resolution objecting to the use of Chemung County’s Seal or Logo on the State website associated with pistol permit re-certification and/or the NY SAFE ACT of 2013.
WHEREAS, the State of New York has passed a gun control law referred to as the SAFE Act, and
WHEREAS, in recent discussions, the state has indicated as interest in using the Seal of Chemung County and the names of the offices of the Chemung County Sheriff and Chemung County Clerk in pistol permit re-certification 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 Chemung County Legislature denies the State of New York permission to use the name, seal of Chemung County, letterhead of address for purposes of correspondence with legal and registered gun owners regarding permit re-certification 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 Governor of the State of New York, Senator Thomas F. O’Mara, Assemblyman Christopher S. Friend, the Superintendent of the New York State Police, and the Legislature of every County in New York State.

Town of Lewis resolution calling for repeal of the NY SAFE act

The Town of Lewis passed the following resolution calling for the repeal of the NY SAFE act.
Town of Lewis pg 1Town of Lewis pg 2

Passed sometime before October 16th 2013

Schoharie County resolution denying NY State the right to use county name or seal

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 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 Schoharie County and the names of the offices of the Schoharie County Sheriff in pistol permit recertification notices, and

Whereas, the County Sheriff has voiced his strong objection to this request and suggestion, now, therefore, be it hereby

RESOLVED, that the Schoharie County Board of Supervisors denies the State of New York permission to use the Name, Seal of the County or any other likeness of it, Sheriff’s Office Logo, letterhead or address for purposes of correspondence with legal and registered gun owners regarding permit recertification or any other purpose associated with the SAFE ACT, and it be further

RESOLVED, that copies of the resolution should be transmitted to the office of the Governor of New York State, the Superintendent of State Police, NYS Senator James L. Seward, Assemblyman Peter Lopez and the legislature of every County in the State of New York

The resolution passed 11-3, supervisors Robert Mann and Donald Brandow were absent, and three voted against the resolution: Anne Batz, Carl Barbic, and Amber Bleau.

Cortland County resolution denying the State of New York permission to use its name, Seal of the County, letterhead, or address

ON MOTION OF MICHAEL PARK, CHAIR, LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 11 RESOLUTION NO. 316-13

Objection to the Use of Cortland County’s Seal or Logos on State Website Associated with Pistol Permit Recertification And/Or the Ny Safe Act of 2013 Sheriff’s Office

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 the enforcement of this law is the responsibility of New York State; and

WHEREAS, in discussions the state has indicated an interest in using the Cortland County Seal and the names of the offices of the Cortland County Sheriff and Cortland County Clerk in pistol permit recertification notices; and

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

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Cortland County Legislature denies the State of New York permission to use its name, Seal of the County, letterhead or address for purposed 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 certified copies of this resolution be sent to Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, Senator James L. Seward, Assemblywoman Barbara Lifton, Assemblyman Brian Kolb, Assemblman Gary Finch, the Superintendent of State Police, and the legislature of every County in the State of New York.

Town of Stony Creek resolution opposing the NY SAFE act

Stony Creek resolution

Schuyler County resolution denying use of county name and seal in SAFE act recertification

RE: RESOLUTION DENYING USE OF COUNTY NAME AND SEAL IN SAFE ACT RECERTIFICATION PROCESS POWERS FOR THE COUNTY OF SCHUYLER

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 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 each County and the names of the offices of the County Sheriff and County Clerk in pistol permit re-certification notices, and

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

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature denies the State of New York permission to use the name, Seal of the County of Schuyler, letter head or address for purposes of correspondence with legal and registered gun owners regarding permit re-certification or for any other purpose associated with the SAFE Act, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that certified copies of this Resolution will be forwarded to the office of the Governor of New York State, the Superintendent of State Police, New York State Senator Thomas F. O’Mara, New York State Assemblyman Philip A. Palmesano, and the legislature of every County in the State of New York.