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i RESOLUTION NO. 21 — 93/94
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF
THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH
COUNTY, FLORIDA, IN OPPOSITION TO CASINO
TYPE GAMBLING IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA.
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WHEREAS, certain types of gambling and gambling
establishments commonly known as casino gambling are illegal
in the State of Florida; and
WHEREAS, there is an effort under way to amend the Florida
Constitution to allow casino gambling and to use certain
proceeds to fund governmental programs; and
WHEREAS, the introduction of casino gambling in Florida will
have a negative impact on family oriented tourism which is
the backbone of the State's tourism industry; and
WHEREAS, the cost to government and communities will far
exceed the revenue returned to government and communities by
gambling activities; and
• WHEREAS, neither the public or government will benefit from
casino gambling.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
I ' VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the Village Council of the Village of
Tequesta, Florida, opposes any change in the State
Constitution or State Law which would allow casino gambling
in Florida and urges all citizens to give thoughtful
consideration of the ramifications upon the quality of life
in the State of Florida.
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I THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION was offered by Councilmember
Schauer , who moved its adoption. The motion
was seconded by Councilmember Collings , and
upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
FOR ADOPTION AGAINST ADOPTION
Joseph N. Capretta
Ron T. Mackail
Earl L. Collings
Elizabeth A. Schauer
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The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed and
adopted this 28th day of July, A.D., 1994.
MAYOR OF TEQUESTA
Ron T. Mackail
ATTEST:
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Village Clerk
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