CC - 1992-15 - Prohibit Production adn Distribution of Materials Bearing the Likeness of Convicted FelonsRESOLUTION NO. 92-15
•
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE .
CITY OF ROSEMEAD URGING THE CALIFORNIA STATE
LEGISLATURE TO PROHIBIT THE PRODUCTION AND
DISTRIBUTION OF MATERIALS BEARING THE LIKENESSES
OF CONVICTED FELONS
WHEREAS, there has been a recent surge in California of the
distribution of "trading cards" depicting the likenesses of convicted
mass murderers; and
WHEREAS, the persons depicted on said "trading cards" are
responsible for some of the most heinous and vile crimes perpetrated
by man; and
WHEREAS, the depiction of those persons can serve no purpose
other than to exult and glorify criminal behavior; and
WHEREAS, experts have found many links between the simulation of
violent behavior and the actual conduct of violent crimes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City
of Rosemead deplores such activity and urges strongly that the
California Senate and Assembly move.swiftly in enacting legislation
which would prohibit the production and distribution of materials
depicting the likenesses of convicted felons.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution be forwarded to the
Governor of the State of California and all members of the California
Legislature.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 25th day of Feb yy, 1992.
MA
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution
A EST: No. 92-15 was duly and regularly adopted by the
City Council of the City of Rosemead at a regular
ce meeting thereof held on the 25th day of February,
Y CLERK 1992, by the following vote:
Yes: Bruesch, Taylor, Imperial, Clark, McDonald
No: None Absent: None Abstain: None
6e
Y CLERK