HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 4057 RESOLUTION NO. 4057
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DOWNEY EXPRESSING CONCERN REGARDING THE
OFFENSE OF DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF
ALCOHOL
WHEREAS, on April 10, 1981, Karen Blair drove her vehicle on the
streets of Downey while under the influence of alcohol; and
WHEREAS, as a result of this crime, she struck and severely injured
Officer Steve Guthrie of the Downey Police Department; and
WHEREAS, as a result of this crime, she struck and killed Officer
Wayne Presley of the Downey Police Department; and
WHEREAS, these officers were on duty and required to be on the
highway for the purpose of protecting the public; and
WHEREAS, on December 16, 1981, Karen Blair pled guilty to one
count of felony drunk driving and one count of manslaughter; and
WHEREAS, the People of the State of California, through their
elected representatives, have recently expressed their intent
to deter drunk driving by increasing penalties for that offense;
and
WHEREAS, the severity of this particular crime demands punishment
sufficient to serve as a deterrent;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the City Council of the City
of Downey, on behalf of the citizens of Downey, find that the only
•''� appropriate sentence for Karen Blair, due to the seriousness of the
offense, is a term in the state prison.
The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution,
and thenceforth and thereafter the same shall be in full force
and effect.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 22nd day of December , 19 81 .
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
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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 22nd day of December , 1981 , by the following vote:
AYES: 5 Council Member: Swearingen, Quinn, Cormack, Jackman, Mackaig
NOES: 0 Council Member: None
ABSENT: 0 Council Member: None
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CITY CLERK