Resolution 2004-198
RESOLUTION NO. 2004- ~8
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A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE UNITED STATES LAW
TITLED "UNITING AND STRENGTHENING AMERICA BY
PROVIDING APPROPRIATE TOOLS REQUIRED TO
INTERCEPT AND OBSTRUCT TERRORISM," COMMONLY
KNOWN AS THE USA PATRIOT ACT.
WHEREAS, the USA Patriot Act was created through bi-partisan action of the
United States Congress by overwhelming support, 98 for and 1 opposed in the United
States Senate and 357 and 66 opposed in the United States House of Representatives on
October 26,2001; and
WHEREAS, the USA Patriot Act is recognized and specifically constructed as a
law enforcement tool to disrupt terror organizations and prevent terrorist attacks; and
WHEREAS, the USA Patriot Act has effectively encouraged law enforcement at
all levels to share intelligence and act collectively to preserve public and officer safety;
and
WHEREAS, it has been reported that there has been no finding of government
abuse or misuse of the USA Patriot Act; and
WHEREAS, the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the National
Sheriff's Association and the Florida Domestic Security Oversight Board have endorsed
the USA Patriot Act.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of County
Commissioners of Collier County, Florida duly assembled and upon lawful vote supports
the USA Patriot Act as it is currently constituted, urges Congress to renew its support by
renewing the Act, rejecting sun-setting of the Act, urges Congress to recertify the Act in
2006 and amending only those parts that may be found through due process to be
contrary to Constitutional consideration.
This Resolution adopted after motion, second, and majority vote favoring same this 8th
day of June, 2004.
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