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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Legislature of the State of Texas is currently considering an act
designated as S. B. 96; and
WHEREAS, such legislation will provide that appeals from municipal court con-
victions be based on the record of the proceedings in the municipal court; and
WHEREAS, the present appeal procedures whereby a new trial is had on appeal,
renders the proceedings in the municipal courts a nullity; and
WHEREAS, such legislation will result in improved enforcement of the laws in the
municipal courts:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Fort Worth City Council expresses its
support of S. B. 96 now being considered by the Legislature of the State of Texas;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature of the State of Texas be requested to
support S. B. 96.