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RESOLUTION NO. 93-45
��,� A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS SUPPORTING THE EFFORTS OF
CRIME VICTIM ORGANIZATIONS; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine is concerned about the rising levels of crime
in our communities; and
WHEREAS, upon full consideration of all matters in connection with the recent
passage of Proposition No. 12, which amended the Texas Constitution to deny bail
to certain persons charged with certain violent or sexual offenses committed while
under the supervision of a criminal justice agency or a political subdivision, the City
Council is of the opinion that this Constitutional Amendment is definitely in the best
interest of the City of Grapevine and its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the City urges Legislators to follow the sentiment of the majority
of citizens and numerous anti-crime and crime victim organizations throughout the
State by continuing their commitment to pass legislation to reduce crime by stopping
the early release of violent criminal offenders.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1 . The City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas supports the
efforts of numerous anti-crime and crime victim organizations to seek passage of
legislation to help reduce crime.
Section 2. This resolution shall become effective from and after the date of its
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 16th day of November , 1993.
APPROVED:
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William D. Tate
Mayor
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Lin a Huff
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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John F. Boyle, Jr.
City Attorney
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