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York County Bar Foundation 2021 Law Day Celebration
May 3, 2021 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
FreeThe national celebration of Law Day prompts us to listen to the voices of young people and consider how the law can better serve their needs and interests. It also encourages us to assure that our youth are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively make their voices heard within our democracy.
In a dynamic mix of video and live presentations, the York County Bar’s celebratory program includes:
« Remarks by The Honorable Patrick J. Murphy
« Recognition of the annual Liberty Bell Award recipient
« Recognition of winners of the 43rd annual Essay Contest
« Recognition of winners of the 3rd annual Bookmark Contest
« Recognition of the top two High School Mock Trial Teams
Our featured speaker, The Honorable Patrick J. Murphy, is the first Iraq War veteran elected to Congress, the former Acting Secretary of the Army, a healthcare innovator in the public and private sectors, and a champion for veterans’ issues.
In keeping with the theme, Patrick will share his experiences and perspective on the importance of the rule of law in a democratic society. At age 19, Patrick joined the Army, launching a lifelong commitment to our nation’s military and veterans. Patrick has served as a soldier, America’s first Iraq War veteran elected to Congress, and the 32nd Under Secretary of the Army.
Today, Patrick continues to advocate and empower veterans through his work in the public and private sectors. As a “Vetrepreneur,” he spearheads a wide range of business interests and offers veterans the opportunity to launch their own dreams by investing in their companies. As a public speaker and media executive, Patrick helps amplify the voices and experiences of veterans on MSNBC, CBS, the Discovery Network, and elsewhere. Patrick currently lives in Pennsylvania with his two children, Maggie and Jack. Read more about Patrick at https://www.patrickjmurphy.com/.
