HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Res 6558 2015-05-26 RESOLUTION NUMBER 6568
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL
BEACH IN SUPPORT OF SENATE CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENT 2 TO PROHIBIT BANNING THE U.S. FLAG ON
STATE-FUNDED COLLEGE CAMPUSES IN CALIFORNIA
WHEREAS, the City of Seal Beach proudly displays and supports the
honorable flag of the United States of America; and
WHEREAS, for than 200 years brave men and women have made great
sacrifices to protect the principles of freedom and democracy which the flag of
the United States of America represents; and
WHEREAS, in an effort to ensure that the flag of the United States is
proudly displayed at campuses throughout California, Senate Constitutional
Amendment 2 has been introduced; and
WHEREAS, Senate Constitutional Amendment 2, amends the Constitution
of the State of California to prohibit State-funded Post-Secondary Educational
Institutions from banning the display of the American flag; and
NOW, THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Seal Beach, State of California,
supports Senate Constitutional Amendment 2 and urges the California State
Legislature to pass this legislation in protection of the American Flag.
Section 2. The Clerk of the City of Seal Beach is directed to send this
resolution to the Honorable Members of the California State Senate and the
California Assembly representing the City of Seal Beach; and
Section 3. The resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by
the City Council, and the Clerk of the Council shall attest to and certify the vote
adopting this Resolution.
AYES: Council Members:- Deaton, Sloan, Miller, Massa-Lavitt, Varipapa
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None,"
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City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
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CITY OF SEAL BEACH
1, Tina Knapp, City Clerk of,the City of Seal Beach, do hereby certify that the
foregoing resolution is the original copy of Resolution Number 6558 on file in the
office of the City Clerk, passed,approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regular meeting held on the 26 day of May, 2015.
City Clerk