HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2533 RESOLUTION NO. 2533
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
RELATING TO IMPORTATION OF FOREIGN -MADE PRODUCTS
WHEREAS, sales of foreign automobiles in the Western States now
total 60% of total automobile sales; and
WHEREAS, the unemployment rate in California is now 7.1 %; and
WHEREAS, American Automobile Manufacturers are contributing to this
critical condition by financing foreign automobile manufacturers and
importing foreign automobiles and parts; and
WHEREAS, countless thousands of American Workers are unemployed due
to foreign imports; and
WHEREAS, the economy of our area and our country have suffered due,
in a great part, to imported foreign products.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
SECTION 1. That the City Council of the City of Downey urges the
President of the United States and our United States Senators and
Congressmen to impose the same safety and smog requirements on foreign
automobiles that are imposed on American made automobiles.
SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this
resolution and shall cause certified copies thereof to be forwarded to
the President of the United States and United States Senators and
Congressmen representing this community.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 10th day of May, 1971.
\ ..
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by
the City Council of the City of Downey at a regular meeting thereof held
on the 10th day of May, 1971, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: 3 Councilmen: Morton, Hollis, Ferris
NOES: 2 Councilmen: Winton, Jennings
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
City Clerk