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Resolution No. 759RESOLUTION NO. 759 2w - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS IMPLORING CITIZENS TO SHOW A GREATER RESPECT FOR LAW AND ORDER TO DETER INCREASING CRIMINAL ACTIVITY AND URGING LEGISLATIVE RECONSIDERATION FOR JUST AND FAIR ADJUDICATION OF PERSONS CONVICTED OF ACTS CONTRARY TO SOCIETY WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Cypress is dismayed and disturbed by the overwhelming evidence showing increase in crimes and criminal activity; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Cypress feels that citizen awareness of the increasing crime problem can result in measures to prevent and control these costly and detrimental activities; and WHEREAS, the City Council is especially alarmed at the erosion of moral fibre to the youth of America through the use of dangerous drugs, especially narcotics and LSD; and WHEREAS, the City Council feels that conscientious efforts by law enforcement personnel are often handicapped because of court rulings resulting from legislative enactments that are ambiguous and discretionary. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Cypress: 1. That all citizens are implored to show a greater respect for law and order with the pledge of utmost cooperation extended to aiding law enforcement personnel in the discharge of their duties. 2. That the Legislature declare in specific terms and provisions the penalties to be assessed against persons convicted of criminal activity. 3. That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Governor of the State of California and members of the State Legislature representing the City of Cypress. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Cypress, at a regular meeting held on the 13th day of March, 1967. ATTEST: / // ///, j CITY CLERK OF THE �C4TYOF 0 CYPRESS STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) SS COUNTY OF ORANGE ) MAYOR OF THE CITY b CYPRESS I, DARRELL ESSEX, City Clerk of the City of Cypress, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was adopted at a regular meeting of the said City Council held on the 13th day of March, 1967, by the following vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Bowen, Harvey, Kanel, McCarney, and Noe NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS RESOLUTION NO. 759