HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 031 - Support Legislation-Texas-Suspention Of Liquor Licenses In Discrimination Cases - 01_11_1979KJ:hw
RESO - 31
1/11/79
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS some holders of state liquor licenses use various schemes to
exclude minorities from entering their premises and such schemes are felt to be
dehumanizing to the individuals involved, NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT the City Council supports legislation in the upcoming 1979 legislative
session of the State of Texas which would make the conviction of a local, state
or Federal civil rights or anti -discrimination law or ordinance grounds for the
suspension of a liquor license; and the members of the legislature from the
Lubbock area are hereby urged to support such legislation.
Passed by the City Council this day of , 1979.
WEST, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Ev lyn Gaff , C ty Se e r Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ;}
Kenn,h Jones, Senio ' ss City Attorney