HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967-038 CCR Member Theodore Willard introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 67 -38
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AN ANTI PORNOGRAPHY BILL
PERTAINING TO MINORS
WHEREAS, numerous and well qualified experts have established
beyond any reasonable doubt that exposure of juveniles to obscene or
pornographic literature will increase the incidence of juvenile delinquency
and crime relating to sexual activity; and
WHEREAS, the United States Supreme Court has recognized the
legitimate interest of states in preventing the dissemination of material
deemed harmful to children and has stated by implication that a different
test would be applied in such cases as set forth in acobel 's s
PP T h v State
of Ohio, 378 U.S. 184; and
WHEREAS, parents, educators, statewide public service organiza-
tions, and concerned public officials have evidenced their support of
measures designed to prevent dissemination of pornographic materials
deemed harmful to children:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Brooklyn Center as follows:
1. The City Council endorses and supports the proposals
embodied in House File 352 and Senate File 386, Anti
pornography Bill Pertaining to Minors.
2. The Clerk is hereby instructed to direct copies of this
resolution to the Governor of the State of Minnesota,
the representatives from the 32nd District, the legislative
committees concerned with such legislation, and the
authors of the bill.
February 13, 1967
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ATTEST:( -24
Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by member Howard Heck, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following
voted in favor thereof: Philip Cohen, Howard Heck, John Leary, Gordon
Erickson and Theodore Willard, and the following voted against the same:
none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.