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WHEREAS, the United States of America has been the worldwide
symbol of individual liberty and a beacon of hope and
opportunity for more than two centuries; and
WHERAS, the fundamental principle of ordered liberty forms the
foundation of all the laws that govern us; and
WHEREAS, it is vital that justice for legitimate victims should not be
delayed due to meritless and frivolous litigation which
serves only to clog our courts; and
WHEREAS, lawsuit abuse is a plaque upon our justice system and our economy that carries a cost Of
$1200 for each and every American citizen, costs jobs and cripples California small
business; and
WHEREAS, it is incumbent upon allmembers of the legal profession and California s elected leaders to
Protect California consumers, businesses and families by seeking sensible reforms which
will discourage the f ding o f frivolous lawsuits, reducing the exorbitant costs of litigation
in California, restrain the prospects for arbitrary and unjust awards, encourage citizens to
participate in the judicial process by serving on a jury when called and protect legitimate
victims against unfair and outrageous contingency fees; and
WHEREAS, our legal system exists to make victims whole, not rich, and should be used onfy in the
interest of fairness, not greed; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, PATRICIA E. CAMPBELL, MAYOR of the City of Seal Beach do hereby
proclaim the week of September 18- 22,2000 as
Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week
in the City of Seal Beach and encourage all citizens to support fundamental reforms to safeguard and
improve our civil justice system.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of Seal Beach to
be affixed, this Eleventh Day of September, in the Year Two Thousdand
Mayor Patricia E. Campbeff
Attest:
City Clerk
CITIZENS AGAINST LAWSUIT ABUSE
Keith Till /
City Mana er
City of S al Beach
211 8th/ treet
Seal Beach.California 90740
Mr. Till:
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I would like to take this opportunity to invite the City of Seal Beach to
join our nearly 3,600 supporters in Orange County in promoting public awareness
of lawsuit abuse and its effects.
We respectfully request that you issue a proclamation declaring September
18 - 23, 2000 as Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week. I have enclosed a sample
proclamation for your review.
I hope you will support our efforts to stop lawsuit abuse. Should you have
questions concerning Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week, or our organization,
please do not hesitate to contact us at (714) 259 -8400. Thank you in advance for your
participation.
MARY MALONEY
P.O. BOX 25653 SANTA ANA CA 92799-5653 PHONE. 7191259 -8900 fAX3231563J659