HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 28-87 11/04/1987
RESOLUTION NO.
28-87
A RESOLUTION SEEKING AGGRESSIVE PROSECUTION
OF CASE NO. 85-24229 IN
THE THIRD MUNICIPAL DISTRICT COURT
WHEREAS, in December, 1985, an incident took place involving the
assault of two Mount Prospect Police Officers, resulting in the
defendants' arrest with the charges of aggravated battery,
criminal damage to property and resisting arrest, which incident
was assigned the Docket No. 85-24229¡ and
WHEREAS, the State1s Attorneys Office in cooperation with the
Village of Mount Prospect, has sought judicial process relative
to the resolution of this case, during which process 15
continuances have been granted and any further delay could
seriously impair justice¡ and
WHEREAS, by the very nature of their jobs law enforcement
officers are placed in life and death situations on a daily basis
and as such it is imperative that their safety be insured and the
support of the community remain strong.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION ONE: That the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village
of Maunt Prospect do hereby express their sincere concern
relative to the judicial process as it pertains to Case Noo 85-24229.
SECTION TWO: That it would be in the best interests of all
concerned to bring this matter to trial therefore relieving the
court system of this constantly re-occurring matter, as well as
releasing the plaintiffs, defendantst witnesses and attorneys of
further appearances.
SECTION THREE: That the Mayor and Board of Trustees do call
upon the Office of the State's Attorney and the Chief Judge of
the Third Municipal District to take the steps necessary to bring
the case being the subject of this Resolution to trial and
eventual conclusion.
SECTION FOUR: That the Village Clerk is hereby authorized and
directed to forward a copy of this Resolution to the State's
Attorney of the State of Illinois and the Chief Judge of the
Third Municipal District of Cook County.
SECTION FIVE: That this Resolution shall be in full force and
effect from and after its passage and approval in the manner
provided by law.
AYES:
Farley, Floras, Murauskis, Van geern, Wattenberg
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Arthur
PASSED and APPROVED this
4th day of
November
, 1987.
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CarolynJH. Krause
f\1ayor
ATTEST:
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Carol A. Fields
Village Clerk