HomeMy WebLinkAbout2906_CCv0001.pdf RE ST NO. 2906
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS
RECOMMENDING TRS T FUNDS FOR ALCOHOLIC REHABILITATION BE
OBTAINED FROM A TAX ON ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
WHEREAS , the continuing increase in the number of
persons who have become alcoholics or who are subject to
alcoholism has reached shocking proportions; and
WHEREAS, alcoholism is a threat to society in that
it contributes to crime, ill health , unsafe highways, broken
homes , stability in employment, and damages many other
areas of public welfare and human dignity; and-
WHEREAS, there is urgent need for expanded programs for
the rehabilitation oi alcoholics in the State of California;
and
:U AS, a tax upon alcoholic beverages is a just and
proper source of funds necessary to finance a program to
rehabilitate alcoholics;
I TREREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council
of the City of Redlands that the Logislature of the State of
California should impose a tax upon all alcoholic beverages
for the purposs of financing and supporting an effective
alcoholic rehabilitation program in California.
ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this 19th day of October, 1971.
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ATTEST:
city Mak
APPROVED FOR FORM:
sl Edward F . Taylor
City Attorney