WHEREAS, locksmiths operate in the public trust as security professionals to protect property and persons; and

        WHEREAS, locks, deadbolts and other locking devices used to safeguard homes, businesses and vehicles are installed, modified and repaired by trained professional locksmiths; and

        WHEREAS, as security professionals dealing with high-security keying systems, electronic access control systems, computerized systems, automobile anti-theft ignition systems state building codes, life safety codes and ADA codes, professional locksmiths help ensure the safety and continued wellbeing of the citizens of Idaho; and

        WHEREAS, the members of the Pacific Locksmith Association, Inc. are highly qualified security professionals engaged in consultation, sales, installation and maintenance of locks, keys, safes, premises security, access controls and other security related endeavors;

        NOW, THEREFORE, I, C.L. “BUTCH” OTTER, Governor of the State of Idaho, do hereby proclaim the month of October11, 2007, to be

P R O F E S S I O N A L   L O C K S M I T H   D A Y

in Idaho.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the Great Seal of the State of Idaho at Boise, Idaho, on this 4^th day of May in the year of our Lord two-thousand and seven and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred thirty-first and of the Statehood of Idaho the one hundred seventeenth.

BEN YSURSA
SECRETARY OF STATE