HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996 002 CC RESO1996 002 CC RESO (Ìì ³ _ RESOLUTION NO. 96-2
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BALDWIN PARK SUPPORTING FUNDING OF THE
LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION TO PROVIDE LEGAL
SERVICES TO THE POOR
WHEREAS, equal justice is fundamental to the American system of government under laws; and
WHEREAS, the inability to afford legal counsel effectively denies access to justice to individuals
with legal needs; and
WHEREAS, the Legal Services Corporation has been effective in providing legal assistance to
those who would be unable to afford legal counseling matters; and
WHEREAS, the continued operation of the Legal Services Corporation is essential to the guarantee
of equal justice for poor people; and
WHEREAS, Legal Services Corporation guarantees in Baldwin Park are committed to the provision
of legal ass istancZ to properly stricken communities, Including assistance in housing, governmental benefits,
family law, debtor/creditor law, consumer rights and other basic legal rights: and
WHEREAS, the commitment to equal access to justice is demonstrated by our own local legal
services program and Is being carried out by Legal Services Corporation grantees across the nation; and
WHEREAS, continued funding at present levels is essential to provide legal services to the poor
in Baldwin Park Znd across the natbn:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park strongly supports
continued funding for the Legal Services Corporation at the present funding level to allow the Legal
Services Corporation and its grantees to meet the legal needs of people who cannot afford legal
representation.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on January 3, 1996.
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1996 002 CC RESO (Ìì ³ _ RESOLUTION No.96-2
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF BALDWIbj PARK
I, Linda L. Gair, City Clerk of the City of Baldwin Park do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was
duly and regularly approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park at its regular
meeting of the City Council on January 3,1996, by the following vote:
AYES: NUZE LOZANO LOWES. MARTINEZ. MAYOR VARGAS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONP.
ABSTAIN: NONE
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