RE 03-11-86.1 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXA~
RESOLUTION NO. 031186.1
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 citizensl
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 ]aw abiding citizens of Texas
require that more attention be focused on crime, 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 implemented unilaterally by the cities
and those which require state legislative action;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COPPELL DOES
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 70th Session of the Texas Legislature
to convene in January, 1987; and,
FURTHERMORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Coppell finds
and determines 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, this resolution was adopted by the
City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas, on the ///~- day of
1986.
DULY ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas, this the
/ ~ day of ~r)~t~C~_~j , 1986.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
CI,~ SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY · A T/TOAR N EY~