Soldotna, AK Resolution

CITY OF SOLDOTNA
RESOLUTION 2003-52

A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE REVISION OF THE ""PATRIOT ACT"" TO INSURE CIVIL LIBERTIES AND SUPPORTING THE PROTECTION OF THE U.S. BILL OF RIGHTS

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WHEREAS, Kenai Peninsula Resolution 2003-043 Substitute, ""A Resolution to Establish Kenai Peninsula Borough Policy in Defense of the Bill of Rights with Respect to Federal Anti-Terrorism Acts, Legislation, and Orders"" passed the Assembly and was signed by the Assembly President on May 20th, 2003; and

WHEREAS, City of Homer Resolution 03-69(S)(A), ""A Resolution of the City Council of Homer, Alaska, to Defend the Civil Rights and Liberties of the People of Homer"" passed the Homer Council and was signed by the Mayor on May 12, 2003; and

WHEREAS, U.S. Congressman Don Young of Alaska has stated his intent to amend the federal ""Patriot Act"" to ensure the protection of civil liberties and has asked for resolutions of support from local municipalities,

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOLDOTNA, ALASKA:

Section 1. The Soldotna City Council states its desire to support the protection of the civil liberties as guaranteed in the U. S. Bill of Rights and supports a revision of the ""Patriot Act"" to ensure civil liberties and protect the rights of all citizens including residents of Soldotna.

Section 2. Copies of this resolution shall be sent to the President of the United States, the United States Attorney General, the Director of Homeland Security, the Alaska State Congressional Delegation, the Governor and Attorney General of the State of Alaska, the Alaska State Legislature, the Alaska State Troopers, the United States Attorney for the District of Alaska and to the various law enforcement agencies located in the Kenai Peninsula Borough.

Section 3. This resolution takes effect immediately upon adoption.

ADOPTED this ________ day of June, 2003.

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David R. Carey, Mayor

ATTEST:

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Patricia C. Burdick, CMC, City Clerk