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CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED RESOLUTION NO. 73 ~~~ BY; ~~ A RESOLUTION URGING THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF OHIO AND THE GOVERNOR OF "P~iE STATE OF OHIO 'TD IMMEDIATELY ESTABLISH RULES AND REGULATIONS TO REGULATE ABORTION PRACTTCES IN THE STATE OF OHIO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGfltT CY. WHEREAS, the Supreme Court of the United States has declared that States have legitimate interest in seeing to it that abortions are performed under circumstances that insure maximum safety for the patient ;and WHEREAS, to date no adequate rules and regulations have been pro- mulgated by the State of Ohio dealing with abortions or abortion clinics ; and WHEREAS, there is growing concern throughout the State of Ohio and particularly in the City of North Olmsted regarding the performance of abortions and the establishment of abortion clinics, and the health care which should be provided ;and WHEREAS, performance of unregulated abortions presents serious medical and health hazards to all citizens of the State of Ohio ,which citizens are entitled to the highest standards of health care, and WHEREA,B, abortion #ia~aspptentially dangerous surgical procedure and for its performance rules and regulations should be established by the State of Ohio to assure the highest standards for the protection of the pregnant woman at the earliest possible time ;and WHEREAS, this Resolution constitutes an emergency measure providing for the immediate preservation of public health, safety and welfare. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of North Olmsted, State of Ohio : Section 1. That the Council of the City of North Olmsted, for and on behalf of the citizens of the City of North Olmsted strongly urges the Governor of the State of Ohio and the Representatives to the Ohio State Legislature to enact appropriate legislation and/or to expedite pending legislation establishing rules and regulations for the performance of abortions in the State of Ohio at the earliest possible time and without any delay whatsoever. Section 2. That the Cldck of Council be and she is hereby authorized and directed to certify a copy of this Resolution and forwardtto: The Honorable John J. Gilligan, Governor of the State of Ohio ; Mr. Harry jump ,Clerk of the Ohio Senate ; T. R. Boring, Clerk of the Ohio House of Representatives ;State Senator Paul Matia and State Representatives George Mastics and Richard G. Celeste.