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A Resoluti
IN SUPPORT
OF LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL INQUIRIES
INTO THE POSSIBLE CIVIL RIGHTS
VIOLATIONS IN THE
DONALD THOMAS HATE CRIME MURDER CASE
WHEREAS, numerous Fort Worth citizens have expressed concern that
_ a jury sentence granting probation to Christopher William
Brosky who was convicted of the hate crime murder of
Donald Thomas was not commensurate with the crime; and,
WHEREAS, citizens have organized peaceful demonstrations to express
their concerns, have made passionate appeals to various
legislative and judicial bodies to address their concerns and
to strengthen laws dealing with hate crimes and have called
on all concerned citizens to join this effort; and,
WHEREAS, U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno and Texas Attorney
General Dan Morales have directed their respective offices
to become involved in this case to determine if additional
charges, based on the violation of Donald Thomas' civil
rights, should be pursued against Christopher William
Brosky, whose probated sentence has raised the concerns
expressed recently; and,
WHEREAS, Tarrant County District Attorney Tim Curry has begun
efforts to bring additional charges of organized criminal
action against defendant Brosky for his actions against Mr.
Thomas; and,
WHEREAS, because the residents of Fort Worth and Tarrant County are
diverse, it is paramount that the justice system treat all
residents equally, regardless of race, creed or religion,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF
FORT WORTH, TEXAS, joins citizens in expressing its
strong support for equal justice for all, regardless of race,
creed or religion;
CITY OF FORT WOR'T'H
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City Council urges the U.S.
Attorney General Janet Reno and Texas Attorney General
Dan Morales to initiate appropriate investigations and
actions at their respective levels to insure justice prevails
and that Tarrant County District Attorney Tirn Curry also
be urged to vigorously carry forward his efforts;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council supports and
urges the Texas legislation to immediately enact into law
pending legislation which would strengthen hate crime laws
and ask the U.S. Congress to consider similar federal
legislation;
-AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City Council directs the City
Secretary to forward copies of this resolution to U.S.
Attorney General Reno and Attorney General Morales and
to Tarrant County's state and federal representatives.
Approved on this day of , 1993 by a vote of
to
City Secretary Mayor
APPROVED
C6TY COUNCIL
APR ~ 1993
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City Secretary of the
City of Fort Wbrth,'lexas
CITY OF FORT WORTH