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' „ RESOLUTION NUMBER 54-85
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ATASCADERO SUPPORTING ASSEMBLY BILL 1717
WHICH OUTLAWS THE USE OF VIDEO LOTTERY MACHINES
IN CALIFORNIA
WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 1717 has been introduced by Assemblyman
Gary Condit, which would outlaw the use of video lottery machines
in California; and
WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 1717 has been endorsed by the State
Department of Education, Attorney General Van de Kamp, and other
educational, law enforcement and religious groups; and
WHEREAS, of 19 states operating lotteries, only 1, Nebraska,
currently permits the use of video lottery machines; and
WHEREAS, advertisements promoting video lottery machines point
out that this electronic "game" will appeal to the younger generation,
enticing them to wager their funds;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Atascadero City Council
supports the passage of AB-1717, which will outlaw the use of
video lottery machines in California.
On motion by C'nnnc-ilwoman Mackey and seconded by Councilman
Handshv the foregoing resolution is hereby adopted this t
day of July , 1985.
AYES: Councilmen Molina & Handshy, Councilwoman Mackey and Mayor Nelson
NOES: NONE
ABSENT : Councilwoman Norris ADOPTED: July 8, 1985
ATTEST i
ROBERT M. JONES, City Clerk WAYNE H. HAINDSITY, Mayor Pro Tem
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
MICHAEL SHELTON, City Manager Robe f M. Jones, In im Attorney