2007/09/25 City Council Resolution 2007-149Resolution No. 2007- 149
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
OBSERVING
OCTOBER 1 THROUGH OCTOBER 5, 2007
LAWSUIT ABUSE AWARENESS WEEK
WHEREAS, civil litigation in our country costs individuals, small business, taxpayers, and our courts
billions of dollars each year; and
WHEREAS, too often, people exploit our nation's justice system in hopes of gaining wealth; resulting in
lawsuits motivated by greed rather than justice; and
WHEREAS, frivolous and abusive claims can detract from communities by diverting local resources
from important municipal services, public safety programs, and schools; and
WHEREAS, with the taxing financial and public burden of irresponsible litigation, many small business
owners, health care providers, and government entities live in fear of being sued and legitimate victims
experience unfair delays when pursuing due process under the law; and
WHEREAS, lawsuit abuse is a plague upon our justice system and our economy that carries a cost of
over $800 each year for each and every American citizen, costs jobs, and cripples small businesses; and
WHEREAS, Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week provides an opportunity for consumers to learn about the
human and economic expense of lawsuit abuse, encourage our legislators to promote balance in our legal system,
motivate people to serve on juries, and ensure that the U.S. justice system is used for its genuine purpose — to
preserve and protect our liberties.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City -Council of the City of Rohnert Park that it
supports Northern California Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse and does hereby proclaim the week of October 1 -5,
.2007 as "Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week" and encourages all citizens to support fundamental reforms to
safeguard and improve our civil justice system.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 25h day of September, 2007.
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
Vicki Vidak - Martinez, Mayor
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BREEZE: AYE MACKENZIE: AYE SMITH: AYE STAFFORD: AYE VIDAK- MARTINEZ: AYE
AYES: (5) NOES: (0) ABSENT: (0) ABSTAIN: (0)