HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution #3558RESOLUTION NO. 3558
A RESOLUTION CALLING UPON STATE AND/OR FEDERAL AUTHORITIES
TO PROVIDE ATTENDANTS AT INTERSTATE HIGHWAY REST STOPS
WHEREAS, a former Canton resident, HEATHER TOMICH, died on January
18, 2001 as a result of a criminal attack at an I-55 Rest Stop South of Pontiac, Illinois;
and,
WHEREAS, many states and other jurisdictions now provide security for users of
highway rest stops; and,
WHEREAS, the presence of a security person around the clock would either
eliminate or sharply reduce the possibility of criminal activity at highway rest stops.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CANTON, Fulton County, Illinois as follows:
1. That the City of Canton calls upon state and federal authorities to implement
immediately a program to provide around the clock security personnel at
interstate highway rest stops.
2. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its passage by
the City Council of the City of Canton, Fulton County, Illinois and approval by the
Mayor thereof.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Canton, Fulton County, Illinois, at a regular
meeting this 20"' day of February, 2001, upon a roll call vote as follows:
AYE5• Aldermen Nblleck, Hartford, Sar_.ff, Phillips, Nidiffer, Meade,
• Shores, May.
NAYS: Nine ,
ABSENT: None .
AP VED:
onald E. Edwards, Mayor
Attest:
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