HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Resolution R-87-1401
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Introduced by:�Temp. Reso. #4597
CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
RESOLUTION NO. R-87-_/2�0
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA TO THE CONGRESS OF THE
UNITED STATES URGING CONGRESS TO ADOPT
LEGISLATION RELATING TO THE SOCIAL SECURITY
ACT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, at the present time under the Social Security
Act individuals who became eligible for benefits in or after
1979 received reduced benefit levels compared to individuals
who became eligible prior to 1979 resulting from changes made
in 1977 in the benefit computation formula; and
WHEREAS, this disparity in benefit levels has been
referred to as the "notch" and has resulted in reduced
benefits having been awarded to approximately 10.6 million
persons; and
WHEREAS, any remedy for narrowing the gap in benefits is
complicated because the "notch" has been in use since 1979;
and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate that the City of Tamarac
stand in support of this legislation to protect the rights of
the citizens of our state.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1: That the Congress of the United States is
urged to adopt legislation to eliminate the disparity in
benefit levels awarded under the Social Security Act with
respect to benefits awarded prior to 1979 and in or after
1979 so as to provide equitable benefits for all retirees.
SECTION 2: That copies of this resolution be dispatched
to the President of the United States, to the President of
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the Unites States Senate, to the Speaker of the United States
House of Representatives, and to each member of the Florida
delegation to the United States Congress.
SECTION 3: This Resolution shall become effective
immediately upon its passage.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED thisday of 1987.
BE RD HART
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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CAROL E. BARBUTO
CITY CLERK
i HEREBY CERTIFY that I have
approved this RESOLUTION as
to form.
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MAYOR: HART
DIST. 1: C/M ROHR
DIST. 2: C/M STELZER
DIST. 3: C/M HOFFMAN .,..�
DIST. 4: V/M STEIN