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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 1987-017 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 m~ Rex McEntire, Attorney -