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RESOLUTION No. 87-17
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
WHEREAS, in spite of the dedication and best efforts of the Texas
Criminal Justice System, the crime rate continues to rise and both businesses
and law abiding citizens continue to needlessly suffer; and
WHEREAS, the problems caused by crime and criminal acts being visited
upon our citizens is unacceptable and must be addressed; and
WHEREAS, the first function of government at all levels is to protect
and safeguard the lives and property of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the citizenry requires that governments at all levels take
whatever action is necessary to properly fulfill said above referenced first
function of government; and
WHEREAS, the law enforcement community and the law abiding citizens of
Tarrant County require that more attention be dedicated to criminal apprehen-
sion, prosecution, and detention, and to actions designed to address said crime
problems, and
WHEREAS, cities throughout Tarrant County and the County of Tarrant
are presently working in a cooperative endeavor to identify those solutions
which may be implemented unilaterally by the cities of Tarrant County and of the
County of Tarrant and those which require state legislative action;
NOW,
North Richland
Session of the
to enact same.
THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of
Hills recommend that Senate Bill 1451 as presented to the 70th
Texas Legislature be supported and the legislature be encouraged
PASSED AND APPROVED this 11th day of May, 1987.
Dan Echols, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jeanette Rewis, City Secretary
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Rex McEntire, Attorney
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