HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 93-27 CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO. F_~
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE
COLONY, TEXAS SUPPORTING PROPOSITION NO. 12 ON THE
BALLOT, AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE I, SECTION lla OF THE
TEXAS CONSTITUTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of The Colony, Texas, is concerned about rising levels of violent
and sexual crimes in our communities; and
WHEREAS, an amendment to the Texas Constitution relating to the denial of bail
to certain persons charged with certain violent or sexual offenses will appear as Proposition
No. 12 on the November 2, 1993 Ballot; and
WHEREAS, upon full consideration of all matters in connection with Proposition No.
12, the City Council of the City of The Colony is of the opinion that this Constitutional
Amendment is in the best interest of the City of The Colony and its citizens;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF THE COLONY, TEXAS:
Section 1
That the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas, hereby supports and endorses
Proposition No. 12 on the November 2, 1993 Ballot, which states "The constitutional
amendment permitting the denial of bail to certain persons charged with certain violent or
sexual offenses committed while under the supervision of a criminal justice agency of the
state or a political subdivision of the state."
Section 2
That this Resolution shall be and become effective immediately upon and after its
adoption and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS T~ 18TH DAY~ OCTOBER, 1993.
William W. Manning, [/layor
Patti A. Hicks, TRMC, City Secretary