94-43 v RESOLUTION NO. 94-43
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH IN
OPPOSITION TO CASINO GAMBLING IN THE STATE OF
FLORIDA; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, certain types of gambling and gambling
establishments commonly known as casino gambling are illegal in the
State of Florida; and
WHEREAS, there is an effort under way to amend the
Florida Constitution to allow casino gambling and to use certain
proceeds to fund governmental programs; and
WHEREAS, the introduction of casino gambling in Florida
will have a negative impact on family oriented tourism which is the
backbone of the state' s tourism industry, and
WHEREAS, historically, casinos have not been proven to
benefit the businesses or communities in which they are located.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1 . That the City Commission of the City of
Atlantic Beach, Florida, opposes any change in the State
Constitution or State Law which would allow casino gambling in
Florida.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect
immediately upon its adoption.
ADOPTEDY THE CIT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC
BEACH this . 4/ — day of G�'/C , 1994.
Lyman T. letcher
Mayor/Presiding Officer
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Mau een King, C'ty Crk
Approved as to form and correctness:
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"an C. -nsen, Esquire
City A .► orney