RESOLUTION REGARDING USA PATRIOT ACT

WHEREAS, the City of Pleasanton affirms its strong opposition to terrorism, but also affirms that any efforts to end terrorism should not be waged at the expense of the fundamental civil rights and liberties of the people of Pleasanton and of the United States; and

WHEREAS, the Pleasanton City Council calls on all private citizens and organizations, including residents, employers, educators, and business owners, to demonstrate similar respect for civil rights and liberties;

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLEASANTON RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1:  The City of Pleasanton calls on its United States Senators and House Representatives to monitor the implementation of the USA Patriot Act and Executive Orders and to actively work for the repeal of those Acts and Orders that violate fundamental rights and liberties enumerated in the United States Constitution.

Section 2: The City of Pleasanton calls on its United States Senators and House Representatives to discourage introduction of legislation further diminishing civil rights and liberties.

Section 3: The City Council directs staff to send copies of this resolution to the President of the United States, to its elected Federal representatives and to the Governor of California.