HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2183 RESOLUTION NO. 2183
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DOWNEY EXPRESSING CONCERN OVER THE WIDESPREAD
INCIDENTS OF MILITANCY ON THE CAMPUSES OF CALIFORNIA
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
WHEREAS, increasing numbers of incidents have occurred on the campuses
of publicly- supported colleges and universities in California and throughout
the nation protesting alleged inequities in educational opportunities and
for other reasons; and
WHEREAS, considerable destruction of public property has resulted from
the aforementioned "demonstrations" causing unnecessary and unwarranted
expense to the taxpayers as well as depriving the vast majority of students
from peacefully pursuing their desire to further their education; and
WHEREAS, any defects which may exist in our academic system cannot be
effectively or permanently corrected by destruction of public property,
threats of violence, intimidation or other forms of militancy; and
WHEREAS, public apathy should be of immediate and vital concern to the
overwhelming majority of citizens who subscribe to the democratic processes
by which our nation is governed.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES RESOLVE AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That it deplores the violent, unlawful and wantonly destruc-
tive methods employed by those who profess to challenge the academic policies
and programs of our educational institutions.
SECTION 2. That lasting changes in our educational system, if necessary
and desirable, cannot come about in an atmosphere of tension and turmoil.
SECTION 3. That the elements of personal and collective responsibility
must not be forgotten by those who chant ridiculous and unreasonable demands
while at the same time expressing contempt for all authority and for those
who have made available to them the world's greatest system of education and
government.
SECTION 4. That whatever lawful means are necessary shall and must be
employed to ensure the safety and welfare of the vast majority of students
and faculty who desire to pursue the academic program without continuing
disruptions.
SECTION 5. That the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this
resolution and furnish certified copy to the Governor of the State of Calif-
ornia, and to other agencies and individuals as the City Council may direct.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of January 1969.
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ATTEST: Mayor
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City Clerk
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the
City Council of the e Cit of
y City Downey at a regular meeting held thereof on the
13th day of January , 1969, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Corbin, Temple, Ferris, Winton, Morton
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
City Clerk