Law Day was proclaimed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in partnership with the American Bar Association in 1958. It was established in order to promote respect for American ideals and the observance of law. It became official in 1961 and has stood in contrast to the oppression of socialist, communist, and other totalitarian nations ever since.

In this time when groups around the world seek to use terror and violence in order to attempt to achieve their ends, it is important that we reconfirm our community’s commitment to the rule of law and justice in our democracy.

Law Day ceremonies were sponsored by the Tulare County Bar Association, Monday, May 3, 2010. The ceremonies were held in Department number six of the Superior Court at 8:30 a.m. Immediately thereafter, the District Attorney’s Office held our annual Open House.

During the Law Day observance, Bruce McDermott was presented the 2009 District Attorney Justice Award. Mr. McDermott has spent his life in upholding the law and protecting the people of Tulare County as a Chief of Police in Visalia and then as a private citizen. Bruce McDermott was honored For Being the Embodiment of the Courage, Perseverance, and Grace of the men and women serving the American Justice System.