HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES NO 152-89RESOLUTION NO. 152-89
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
SUPPORTING EFFORTS OF STATE AND NATIONAL LEADERS TO
EFFECTIVELY PROHIBIT DESECRATION OF THE AMERICAN FLAG.
WHEREAS, American principles, values, and freedoms are symbolized
by the Flag of the United States; and
WHEREAS, the American flag has been respected, saluted, honored,
and fought under for more than 200 years; and
WHEREAS, the June 1989 Supreme Court decision in Texas v. Johnson
strikes down state and national flag burning prohibitions; and
WHEREAS, the President of the United States and legislators on
both the state and national levels are pursuing avenues to protect the
Flag of the United States and rights of all Americans guaranteed in the
Constitution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of
Dakersfield that the City Council wholeheartedly supports legislative
efforts to protect our Flag from acts of desecration.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was passed and
adopted by the Council of the City of Bakersfield at a regular meeting
thereof held on August 30, 1989 , by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMbERS: ANTHONY, 11~MOND, 8MtTH, RATTY, PETE R$ON, McDERMOTT. SALVAOGIO
ABSTAIN: OOUNCILMEMBER~: NC)lq F~
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED August 30, 1989
CLARENCE E. MEDDERS
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED as to form:
~-~ARTHUR J~SAA[~EL~O J / (
CITY ATTORNEYl~f the~i~y//of Bakersfield
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