HomeMy WebLinkAbout030683 RES - 11/17/2015 RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT
WHEREAS, the men and women of our nation's law enforcement agencies wear their
uniforms with honor, dedication, and integrity in the line of duty while protecting our
communities and safeguarding our democracy; and because these uniforms have made
them targets by those who seek to harm law enforcement officers simply because of
their profession and commitment to duty; and
WHEREAS, following the recent increase in deaths of law enforcement officers across
the nation, the City of Corpus Christi, Texas agrees with the National Fraternal Order of
Police President Chuck Canterbury, who has called on the Administration to
acknowledge this crisis and asked them to work to address the violent surge against
police, and to expand the Federal Hate Crimes Law to protect our police so they may
get home to their families at the end of their shift; and
WHEREAS, to honor those who currently serve, as well as those who have paid the
ultimate sacrifice, we ask every officer of the Corpus Christi Police Department to turn
on their red and blue lights for one minute on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 8:00pm;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the City of Corpus Christi, Texas stands with the families of the
fallen, officers currently protecting our community, and all officers throughout the United
States. Together we are united.
ATTEST: THE I OF CO US CHRISTI
ebecca Huerta Nelda Martinez
City Secretary Mayor
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The above resolution was passed�� by the following vote:
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Nelda Martinez C.fi,(-
Rudy Garza I
Chad Magill
Colleen McIntyre I ��
Lillian Riojas
Brian Rosas
Lucy Rubio
Mark Scott 0
Carolyn Vaughn
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