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RESO~UTION NUMBER 2113
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEAL BEACH COMMENDING THE INDEPENDENT-PRESS
TELEGRAM FOR THE "SECRET WITNESS" PROGRAM; EN-
COURAGING CITIZEN PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM:
AND DIRECTING DISTRIBUTION OF THIS RESOLUTION.
WHEREAS, crime of various kinds has been increasing at an alarming
rate and because many crimes go unsolved, it becomes necessary for
all law abiding citizens to take an active part in preventing
crime and in helping to apprehend criminals: and
WHEREAS, the Independent-press Teleqram has started the "Secret
Witness" program to enable citizens to participate in the appre-
hension of wanted criminals: and
WHEREAS, the Independent-press Teleqram has provided $100,000 in
rewards as an additional incentive for the people to get involved
in helping to apprehend criminals: and
WHEREAS, the names of the witnesses will be kept secret so that
those involved will have no fear of reprisal to themselves and
their families from lawless elements: and
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WHEREAS, the "Secret witness" program will help law enforcement
officials to remove dangerous criminals from society and will help
insure the safety of our persons and property from dangerous or
misguided individuals:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City
of Seal Beach go on record as supporting the Independent-Press
Teleqram's worthwhile endeavor in combating of crime: and that the
City Council of the city of Seal Beach encourage all the citizens
of the City and surrounding area to participate in the program by
dalling the Independent-Press Teleqram (436 2526), or by writing
to "Secret Witness" at "Secret witness", Post Office Box 67,
Long Beach, California 90801:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the city Council of the City of Seal Beach
hereby directs that copies of this Resolution be forwarded to the
Independent-Press Teleqram, appropriate local and state law enforce-
ment officials, Seal Beach area city councils: and local newspapers.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of
Seal Beach at a meeting thereof held on the l2th day of June, 1972,
by the following vote:
AYES,: Councilmen Barnes,
I .NOES':. ~ ,.. Councilmen None
"ABl?!lJNT':-_.: ...e"ouncilmen None
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Resolution Number 2113 Introduced by Councilman Thomas Blackman