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RESOLUTION NO. 2-2000
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF GOVERNOR GEORGE RYAN'S INITIATIVE
TO ENACT THE SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS ACT
WHEREAS, the Village of Mount Prospect is concerned with the proliferation of illegal firearms and
its association with firearms crimes; and
WHEREAS, Governor George Ryan has proposed legislation which creates a felony act for illegal
firearms possession similar to that Jaw previously adopted by the Illinois Legislature; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Mount Prospect believes that illegal firearms possession is a serious act
and should be considered a serious act.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION ONE: The Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect do hereby
request the membership of the General Assembly to support Governor Ryan's Safe Neighborhoods
Act proposal including felony provisions for illegal firearms possession, and this resolution will be
forwarded to members of the General Assembly.
SECTION TWO: The Village of Mount Prospect encourages neighboring communities to support
the Governor's initiative.
SECTION THREE: The Village of Mount Prospect encourages the Nor[hwest Municipal Conference
to pass a resolution in support of Governor Ryan's initiatives for safe neighborhoods in Illinois.
SECTION TWO: This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and
approval in the manner provided by law.
AYES: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Farley
NAYS: Wilks
ABSENT: None
PASSED and APPROVED this 18th day of January ,2000.