PREAMBLE
We, the people of Lelu Town, affirm our faith in human rights, in the equal rights of the men and women of our town. We seek to live together in peace with one another and promote and protect the general welfare of our people.
We, the people of Lelu Town, believe that Lelu is the traditional cultural center of Kosrae. The history and heritage of her people is the source of the inspiration and dedication we bring to the task of establishing our Town Government under this Charter.
We, the people of Lelu Town, dedicate ourselves, moreover, to the protection of our island's natural beauty and the traditional way of life we cherish.
We, the people of Lelu Town, believe that with each passing day we are drawn further into the larger world of State and National events and with each passing day our revered traditions and unique culture become more and more precious to us.
We, the people of Lelu Town, believe that through this Charter we seek to protect all that is sacred to our people. These goals may be reached through our participation in the democratic government we now institute in both the expressed will and common resolve of the Lelu Town people.
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