1986-014RESOLUTION 86-14
WHEREAS, in spite of the dedication and best efforts of our law
enforcement community, we find that the crime rate continues to
rise and that our Texas businesses and law abiding citizens
continue to needlessly suffer,
WHEREAS, the problems caused by crime and criminal acts being
visited upon our citizens is unacceptable and must be rectified,
WHEREAS, the first function of government at all levels is to
protect and safeguard the lives and property of its citizens,
WHEREAS, the citizenry requires that governments at all levels
take whatever action and appropriate whatever sums are necessary
to properly fulfill said above referenced first function
of government,
WHEREAS, the law enforcement community and the law abiding citizens
of Texas require that more attention be focused on cirme, solutions
identified to address our crime problems, and actions implemented
to solve said crime problems, and
WHEREAS, cities throughout Texas are presently working in a
cooperative endeavor to identify those solutions which may be im-
plemented unilaterally by the cities and those which require
state legislative action,
NOW, THEREFORE THE UNDERSIGNED DO HEREBY RESOLVE AND RECOMMEND THAT
each Mayor, Chief of Police, Commissioner's Court, Sheriff, District
Attorney and all other appropriate officials and concerned citizens
continue the process above described and develop and support a
strong well-rounded anti-crime package to be presented to the 79th
Session of the Texas Legislature to convene in January, 1987, and,
FURTHERMORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the undersigned find and determine
that said anti-crime legislation is the singular most important
issue affecting the lives, property, and safety of the citizens
of Texas which will be dealt with in said legislative session.
Motion being properly made and seconded, thi Resolution was
adopted by the City Council of the City of3o thlake on February
13,1986.
M yo C f So 1 ke
ATT ST:
City Secretary