RESOLUTION NO. 69 - 03
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
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TO DEFEND OUR CONSTITUTIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS AND LIBERTIES
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin 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 Dublin and of the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Dublin 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; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin calls on our United States Senators and Representatives to monitor the implementation of the USA Patriot Act and Executives Orders and to actively work for the repeal of those Acts and Orders that violate fundamental rights and liberties enumerated in the U.S. Constitution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Dublin calls on our United States Senators and Representatives to discourage introduction of legislation further diminishing civil rights and liberties.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT copies of this resolution be sent to the President of the United States, to our elected Federal representatives and to the Governor of California.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of April, 2003.
AYES: Councilmembers McCormick and Sbranti, and Mayor Lockhart
NOES: Councilmembers Oravetz and Zika
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
