R-1329-4-95RESOLUTION NO. 1329-4-95 (R)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN,
COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, CONCLUDING THAT THE CURRENT
JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM IS IN NEED OF REFORM AND SUPPORTING
THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE TEXAS POLICE CHIEF'S ASSOCIATION
REGARDING JUVENILE JUSTICE REFORMS.
WHEREAS, the City Council of Allen, Texas has determined that there
has been an increase in violence and crime by persons under the age
of seventeen; and
WHEREAS, the Juvenile Justice System is in need of reform to allow for
a more effective approach to dealing with the problem of juvenile
delinquency; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Police Chief's Association has developed a
comprehensive set of recommendations to address the juvenile crime
problem in Texas;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS THAT:
SECTION 1: The City Council of the City of Allen, Texas supports the
recommendations of the Texas Police Chief's Association regarding
Juvenile Justice reform and urges the Texas Legislature to consider
and act upon these recommendations.
SECTION 2: This resolution shall become effective immediately upon
its passage.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN,
COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, ON THIS THE 6th DAY OF April , 1995.
APPROVED:
doe Farmer, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Jdy M Rris�on, CMC, CITY SECRETARY