CC - 1978-48 - AB 2802 to Increase the Prison Termsr
RESOLUTION NO. 78-48
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD URGING THE ENACTMENT OF
A.B. 2802 TO INCREASE THE PRISON TERMS
IMPOSED UPON PERSONS CONVICTED OF THE
CRIME OF RAPE.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD DOES RESOLVE:
. WHEREAS, the incidence of the crime of rape
continues to increase in all cities of the State of California,
and
WHEREAS, the penalties and prison terms imposed by
California law are not sufficient for those convicted of the
crime of rape, and
WHEREAS, the California Supreme Court, in the case
of Peo le v. Daniel Caudillo determined that rape is not a
crime invo ving great o 1 y harm, even in the situation where
serious psychological and emotional damage result to the victim,
and
WHEREAS, A.B. 2802 introduced by Assemblyman Gualco
is now pending in the State Legislature which would increase
the punishments imposed on rapists, by defining rape as a
crime involving great bodily harm, and
WHEREAS, A.B. 2802 is supported by the California
Peace Officers Association, the National Organization for
Women and numerous other groups representing law enforcement
and women's rights, and
WHEREAS, A.B. 2802 would require maximum penalties
for rape.when committed in conjunction with another felony,
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD RESOLVES:
1. That A.B. 2802 is an important piece of criminal
justice legislation which deserves the support of every member
of the California Legislature.
2. The City Council of the City of Rosemead urges
the enactment of A.B. 2802.
3. A copy of this resolution shall be directed to
the Honorable Alfred Song, Honorable Joseph M. Montoya; and
to all cities of the Contract Cities Association to urge their
adoption of similar resolutions in support of A.B. 2802.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 22nd day of August 1978.
ATTEST:
Mayor o the City of Rosemead
CitrClerk
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
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I, Ellen Poochigian, City.Clerk of the City of
Rosemead, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution
was duly adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting
of the City Council held on the 22nd day of August , 1978,
and the same was passed and adopted by the following vote,
to wit: -
AYES: Councilmen Hunter, Cichy, Imperial and Mayor Taylor
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Tury
ABSTAIN: None
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ELLEN POOCHIGIAN,,City Cler~-