Res 89-78 RESOLUTION NO. 89-78
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, REQUESTING THAT THE PRESIDENT OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA USE HIS AUTHORITY TO MEET THE
CHALLENGE OF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ILLEGAL DRUG IMPORTATION
ACTIVITIES RAMPANT IN THE SOUTH FLORIDA AREA AND TO SEND
FORCES NECESSARY TO COPE WITH THIS PROBLEM.
WHEREAS, it is recognized that the activities of the drug
smugglers are beyond the control of present Federal and Local Law Enforce-
ment agencies working in the South Florida area; and,
WHEREAS, all of the indications and evidence predict even a
greater and accelerating incidence of this type of crime: and,
WHEREAS, this is not a "victimless" crime but adversely affects
all of the aspects of the well being of our Country's citizens~ and
WHEREAS, the Police Departments of the Municipalities of Palm
Beach County, Florida, do not have sufficient numbers of officers to cope
with this Nationally-oriented criminal activity on a local basis~ and,
WHEREAS, Federal and State agencies here expected to combat the
illegal drug traffic effectively are woefully understaffed for the task at
hand; and,
WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of the President and his
Branch of Government to enforce the Federal laws of the United States of
America;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the President of the United States of America
be called upon to exercise his authority in the herein mentioned matter
and send forces sufficient to halt the flow of illicit drugs into South
Florida and apprehend the criminals.
Section 2. That the President take this course of action with
all due expediency.
Section 3. That copies of this Resolution be sent to Senators
and Representatives of the State of Florida and they be urged to back the
President in this urgent matter.
Section 4. That this Resolution shall take effect emmediately upon
passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this the 23rd
day of October , 1978.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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