HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution_14-81/82_05/11/1982 RESOLUTION NO 14 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA
OPPOSING CASINO GAMBLING IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA
WHEREAS, a proposed amendment to the Florida Constitution to permit
the operation of state - regulated privately -owned gambling casinos in Dade and
Broward Counties was rejected by the voters of Florida in 1978, by a margin
of more than one million votes; and
WHEREAS, another proposed amendment to the Florida Constitution to
permit casino gambling in Florida is now in circulation; and
WHEREAS, casino gambling is associated with unsavory and criminal
activities which blight communities and destroy the quality of life now enjoyed
in Florida;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE
OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1 . The Village of Tequesta Council hereby declares its
opposition to any amendment to the Florida Constitution permitting casino
gambling in the State of Florida.
Section 2 . The Village Clerk shall deliver copies of this resolution
by mail to the Governor and Cabinet of the State of Florida, the presiding
officers of the Florida Senate and House of Representatives, each member of
the Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation, each member of the Palm Beach
County Commission, and each municipality in Palm Beach County.
THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION was offered by Councilmember
Thomas J. Beddow who moved its adoption. The Resolution was seconded
by Councilmember Thomas J. Little , and upon being put to a vote,
the vote was as follows:
FOR ADOPTION AGAINST ADOPTION
Thomas J. Beddow
Lee M. Brown
Thomas J. Little
Carlton D. Stoddard
The Vice Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed and adopted
this 11 day of Play 1982.
VICE.- MAY OF TEQUTA
Carlton D. Stoddard
ATTEST:
Villa0 Clerk