89-1584 WHITE - C1'TV CLERK COIl/IC1I f (/�/],
PINK - FINANCE CITY OF SAINT PAUL Y
BI.UEdY - MAVORTMENT File �O. Y �r ���
R � Co ncil Resolution
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Presented By
Re Committee: Date
Out of Committee By Date
WHEREAS, the nation of Colomb a is the largest cocaine producer and
exporter in the western hemisphere; and
WHEREAS, 80% of the cocaine i legally smuggled into the United States
originates in Colombia; and
WHEREAS, President Virgilio B rco of Colombia has declared all out war
on the drug cartels operating in Co ombia; and
WHEREAS, many Colombian offic als have died as a result of their efforts
to enforce the laws dealing with th production, possession, distribution and
exportation of cocaine and other il egal drugs; and
WHEREAS, the lives of many m re Colombian government officials, judges
and their families have been placed in great danger as a result of President
Barco's declaration; and
WHEREAS, the production, sal , distribution and exportation of cocaine
from Colombia has a direct impact the City of St. Paul , its neighborhoods
and its residents; and
WHEREAS, the City of St. Paul is greatly concerned about the effects of
cocaine and other drugs on our qua ity of life; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the City of S . Paul is on record in full support of
President Barco, the public offjci ls, the judges and the citizens of Colombia
for their brave and courageous eff rts to eradicate the criminal drug element
from their country and to extradit wanted drug criminals to the United States
for prosecution.
COUNCIL MEMBERS Requested by Department of:
Yeas Nays
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Adopted by Council: Date
AUG 3 � Form Approved by City Attorney
Certified Yas d uncil et BY
By
Appro by Navor: Date � ��9 Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council
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