HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 91-62RESOLUTION NO. 91- 62
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA, ENDORSING LEGISLATIVE
EFFORTS TO COMBAT DRIVE-BY SHOOTINGS AND
SUPPORTING H.R.100 (TORRES)
WHEREAS, criminal street gang activity is a significant
social problem in urban areas throughout the United States; and
WHEREAS, the violence and terrorism that street gangs
inflict upon the communities of our nation has been intolerably
exacerbated by the proliferation of "drive-by" shootings
throughout all areas and segments of our neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, the constant threat of "drive-by" shootings
has begun to pervade the consciousness of citizens of all ages,
from child to adult; thereby depriving our citizenry of their
right to peacefully pursue the attainment of enriched and
fulfilled lifestyles; and
WHEREAS, "drive-bys" have turned our cities' streets
into a deadly combat zone; so deadly that a young American hero
of the Persian Gulf crisis from Baldwin Park could survive the
horrors of war in the desert; only to lose his life in the war of
the streets.
KOW, 'THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND
BAR, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
1. The City Council expresses its support and urges
the passage of H.R.100, recently introduced by Congressman
Esteban Torres which would increase the penalties for those
convicted of drive-by shootings.
2. The City Council urges all cities to take a
similar supportive position on H.R.100 by contacting their
elected representatives to solicit their support.
3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of
this Resolution and shall forward an executed copy to Congressman
Torres.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of
October , 1991.
MAYOR
I, LYNDA BURGESS, City Clerk of the City of Diamond Bar
do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was passed,
approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of
the City of Diamond Bar held on 1st day of October ,
1991, by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS - Papen, Werner, Nardella, Kim, Forbing
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS - None
ABSTAINED: COUNCILMEMBERS - None
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L A BURGESS, C .,. Clerk
City of Dian:nad Aar
