Resolution No. 4832
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RESOLUTION NO. 4832
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF VERNON SUPPORTING THE BOOKS TON INITIATIVE
INCREASING THE TERMS OF PUNISH~mNT FOR THE
CRIMES OF ROBBERY AND BURGLARY
WHEREAS, there is presently being circulated a Petition
to submit directly to the voters of California an initiative
measure cited as the ~Bookston Initiative", to add sections to
the Penal Code increasing the terms of punishment for the crimes
of robbery and burglary or the intent to commit robbery or
burglary; and
WHEREAS, the "Bookston Initiative" further provides that
probation shall not be granted, nor execution or imposition of
sentences be suspended for any person convicted of the crimes of
robbery and burglary; and
WHEREAS, the "Bookston Initiative" also provides that
the Legislature may not lessen or decrease the terms of punishmen
imposed for the commission of these crimes; and
~vHEREAS, support of the "Bookston Initiative" would be
in the best interests of the City of Vernon.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF VERNON AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: That the City Council of the City of Vernon
supports the passage of the "Bookston Initiative".
SECTION 2: That the City Clerk of the City of Vernon
is hereby directed to transmit a copy of this Resolution to each
legislative representative of the City of Vernon and to the Mayor
of the City of Huntington Park.
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SECTION 3: That the City Clerk of the City of Vernon
2 shall certify to the passage of this Resolution and thereupon
3 and thereafter the same shall be in full force and effect.
4 APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of August, 1981.
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ATTEST:
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I... LEONIS C. MAL RG, Mayor
THOMAS A. YBA'RRA, Mayor Pro tern
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BRU V. MALKENHORST, City Clerk
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
(SEAL)
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BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, City Clerk
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