2013-R-02NO ACTION TAKEN — DIED FOR LACK OF MOTION
RESOLUTION NO. 2013 -R -02
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA,
EXPRESSING SYMPATHY FOR THE LOSS OF LIFE AND
TRAGEDY AFFECTING ALL LIVES ON DECEMBER 14, 2012
IN NEWTOWN, CT; EXPRESS SUPPORT OF THE
CONFERENCE OF MAYORS CALL TO ACTION
CONTROL GUN VIOLENCE; REPEALING RESOLUTIONS IN
CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY
AND APPLICABILITY AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Edgewater, on behalf of the residents of the
City, who share the sorrow of the nation at the recent tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut, wishes
to express our condolences to the victims and their families, to their community, and to all whose
lives have been affected by the tragic events of December 14, 2012;
WHEREAS, the age and innocence of the victims makes December's tragedy
profoundly moving, but the realization that the tragedy in Newtown is only the most recent in a
trail of tragedies that spans the nation, and spans decades, demands action.
WHEREAS, beyond the tragedy, and the unbearable loss and pain, that was inflicted on
one community in Connecticut that Friday morning, the carnage at Sandy Hill Elementary
School is a call to action by our nation and our leaders at all levels of government to prevent
violence against children;
WHEREAS, such action would honor the memory of the children killed in Newtown,
and honor the actions of the brave educators who stood up to the violence, six of whom died
trying to protect the children in their care, while others risked their own lives to protect other
children;
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WHEREAS; it is important that we honor their actions, but it is even more important that
we take action to prevent future tragedies and ensure the safety of our children;
WHEREAS, the City of Edgewater therefore wishes to express support for the efforts
begtm by the President and Congress to understand the causes of such violence the fele of
fife ,fins in sue t -agedies and effective actions that can be taken to prevent and deter such acts
of violence;
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WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Edgewater further urges federal and state
legislators to allocate funds to edef'�tu e and leeal law enfefse es to enferee
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violence;
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WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Edgewater also urges federal and state
legislators to allocate funds and resources to mental health agencies to identify and provide
services and support to those individuals who may be prone to acts of violence, and to their
families, in order to prevent such acts;
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WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Edgewater urges our leaders to immediately
take these initial steps, then continue on that path to change the culture of violence that pervades
our society, and our nation.
WHEREAS, the City Council will support and continue those efforts at the local level,
including continuing an open dialogue with all residents of the City on local action that should be
taken to protect all residents of the City from g-un violence, but most especially our children;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Edgewater,
Florida:
Section 1. Express the sympathy of our community for the loss of life at Sandy Hill
Elementary School and for all the lives affected by the trauma of the senseless act of violence
inflicted on the students and staff of the School, and on the community of Newtown and beyond;
acknowledge and honor the brave acts and sacrifice of the educators and staff who stood up
against that senseless act of violence inflicted upon the students, and pledge to work to honor
their bravery and sacrifice by supporting action to prevent such tragedies.
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Section 3 2. Authorize the Mayor to send a copy of this resolution to the elected
officials of the Town of Newtown, Connecticut, and to the School District in which Sandy Hook
Elementary School is located, as evidence of the City's sympathy and support;
Section 4 3. Authorize the Mayor to send a copy of this resolution to the President of
the United States, the leaders of the Senate and the House, and the elected rRepresentatives of
the City of Edgewater in the United States Congress, the Florida Legislature and the Volusia
County Legislature, the rh.,:,.i,,a of the Confe-renee of Mayefs and other individuals and
organizations, as evidence of the City's support for pfempt and effective action to accomplish
the purposes set for-th above, to protect the safety and well -being of our children by ensu ing
all fifused fely and Fesp .nsibly and allocate the resources necessary to provide
mental health services to those at risk of violent behavior and enf fee ,.0 eentfol laws.
Section 5 4. Adoption and Effective Date. This resolution shall take effect upon
adoption. NO ACTION TAKEN - RESOLUTION DIED FROM LACK OF MOTION
After Motion to approve with modifications by
the vote on this resolution held on
was as follows:
Mayor Mike Thomas
Councilwoman Christine Power
with Second by
AYE NAY
Councilwoman Gigi Bennington EXCUSED
Councilman Mike Ignasiak
Councilman Gene Emter
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2013,
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this
ATTEST:
Bonnie Wenzel
City Clerk
day of , 2013.
CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA
By:
Mike Thomas
Mayor
Robin L. Matusick
Paralegal
For the use and reliance only by the City of Approved by the City Council of the City of
Edgewater, Florida. Approved as to form and Edgewater, FL at a meeting held on this 4"' day of
legality by: Aaron R. Wolfe, Esquire February, 2013 under Agenda Item No. 8
City Attorney
Doran, Sims, Wolfe & Kundid
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