HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 1987-009 RESOLUTION N0. 87-09
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS APPROVING AND
ENDORSING THE MAYOR' S CRIMINAL TASK FORCE
OF TARRANT COUNTY; PROVIDING THAT A COPY
OF THIS RESOLUTION BE FORWARDED TO THE
MEMBERS OF THE 70TH SESSION OF THE TEXAS
STATE LEGISLATURE AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
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WHEREAS, the Mayor' s Criminal Justice Task Force ' s position
is that the first function of government is to protect and
safeguard the lives and property of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the law enforcement function is one of the
government' s top and most basic priority; and
WHEREAS, public officials, law enforcement support groups
and concerned citizens have a strong desire to reform the
criminal justice system to be more effective in preventing and
reducing crime; and
WHEREAS, numerous problems facing the criminal justice
system must be resolved through legislative reform at the state
level.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
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Section 1 . That the Grapevine City Council endorses the
,,�,� Mayor ' s Criminal Justice Task Force legislative package.
Section 2 . That this legislative package be forwarded to
the 70th Session of the Texas State Legislature for their
consideration when they convene in January, 1987.
Section 3 . That this resolution shall take effect
immediately from and after the date of its passage in accordance
with the provision of the Charter of the City of Grapevine, and
is accordingly so resolved.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 3rd day of February, 1987 .
APPROVED:
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Cit Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney