Resolution - #96-09-262 - 09/24/1996

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Councilmember Zimmerman introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #96-09-262 RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING LAWSUIT ABUSE SEPTEMBER 23 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 28, 1996 AWARENESS WEEK WHEREAS, Minnesota Lawsuit Abuse Watch will observe September 23 through September 28, 1996 as "Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week"; and WHEREAS, this organization is a grassroots, citizens group concerned about frivolous litigation and its damaging effects on consumers, businesses and taxpayers in Minnesota. WHEREAS, Minnesota Lawsuit Abuse Watch is implementing an on-going public education campaign to increase citizen awareness of the overall costs and the adverse impact of lawsuit abuse on well-being of our community. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: 1) That the City of Ramsey hereby proclaims September 23 through September 28, 1996 60 be LAWSUIT ABUSE AWARENESS WEEK. 2) That the City of Ramsey encourages its citizens to become educated on this critical issue and support Minnesota Lawsuit Abuse Watch in its efforts to increase public awareness of lawsuit abuse and its effect on our community. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Beahen upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Hardin Councilmember Zimmerman Councilmember Beahen Councilmember Beyer Councilmember Peterson and the following voted against the same: None and the following abstained: None and the following were absent: None whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted by the Ramsey City Council this the 24th day of September, 1996. ~m'~Ailistra~'~ Mayor