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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda Report - March 21, 1984 (40)CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH ,1 , 1984 Z/ _. RE9CxVI I(N I N Fo 1 I owi ng i n t roduc t i ur s of the rnn t t e r, C ounc i I. on mot ion of REVOWITICN OF Council Nienber Pinkerton, D1irl)hy second, adopted Resolution PWL1C IAV 77-503 No. 84-034 paying special reco&niition to March 21, I942 as n mynimler of IV)Iie Law 77-503 and its denial of justice t -o TES . NC). 84-034 Anne r i viul citizens and of the need to be constantly vigilant I to insure the constitutional rights of all American citizens 1 tit all times. � ,r6 .,,. .V r 9 . 'i. iy2a.�f .F ^, F9 a Rii90EMOV ND. 84-034 WHEREAS, the United States Congress, on March 21, 1942, passed Public Law 77-503 which enforced military orders and tuposed penalties of imprisoriment and/or fine for violations of the restrictions and military orders promulgated from Executive Order 9066, signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt; and WHU AS, the landmark cases of Korenatsu. Xasui and Hirsbayashi were prcisecuted in the federal courts under the aegies of Public Law 77-503 and established the legality of the World War lI mass exclusion and internment as legal precedent by the Luted States Supreme Court; and WEBS, government records clearly demonstrate that both Rxecutive Order 9066 and Public Law 77-503 were intended to be enacted against only those persons of Japanese ancestry. both American citizens and pemanent residents, residing the West Coast; and WHEREAS, the U. S. Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians, following 21 years of study. concluded that the exclusion and detention of Americans of Japanese ancestry was not a matter of military necessity. but was caused by racist. war hysteria and a failure of political Leadership, now therefore be it RE9(LV® that the City Council of the City of Lodi, pay special recognition to Marsh 21, 1942 as a reminder of Public Lew 77-503 and its denial of justice to American citizens, and of our reed to be constantly vigilant to insure the constitutional rights of all American citizens at all times. Dated- March 21, 1984 I hereby certify that Resolution No. 84-034 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held March 21, 1984 by the following vote: Ayes: Council Meyers -- Raid, Pinkerton, Snider, Murphy, and Olson (Mayor) Noes: Council Mwd)ers - bkxie Absent: Council Meters - None Alice M. Reimche City Clerk IBJ LI] .,apanese american CITIzens Leasue NATIONAL MEADOUARTER5. 1765 Sutter Street. San Francisco. CA 94 t 15 • 1415)921-5225 10 Chapter Presidents o Chapter Redress Chairs DATE February 3, 1984 From John Tateishi, Redress Director (&��"' SUBJECT Local Government Resolutions COPIES National Board, National Redress Committee, National Staff On March 21, 1942, the United States Congress passed Public Law 77-503, which made it a crime punishable by imprisonment and/or fine to violate military restrictions pro- mulgated from Executive Order 9066. It was under PL 503 that the cases of Korematsu, Yasui, and Hirabayashi were heard by the federal district courts and whose convictions were confirmed by the United States Supreme Court, establishing a precedent of law. While February 19th has been recognized on numerous occasions as a memory of the signing of Executive Order 9066 by President Roosevelt, March 219t and Public Law 503 by the 77th Congress is virtually unnoticed by the Ja>Talnese American community and the public at large. The JACL's intent is to draw public recognition to March 21, 1942, and its significance. ACTION ITEM: RESOLUTIONS FROM LOCAL GOVMNMENT All chapters are asked to seek resolutions from their city councils and county boards of supervisors in recognition of Public Law 77-503 and its significant impact on Japanese Americans and on the laws of this nation. Enclosed is a sample resolution for your use and, for your information, a copy of PL 77-503. Our. target date for these resolutions it Murch 21, 1984 -.- i.e., to have the resolutions dated March 21, 1984. For those unfamiliar with the process, you should first contact a city councilperson or county supervisor who is friendly to our issue and ask that the resolution be introduced for passage by March 21st. Please forward copies of resolutions of National Headquarters. Better Americans Ina Greater America a - 0 14 PUBLIC LAW NO. 503 QTPH CONGRESS) March 21. :942 Dated Mexch 21. 1942 To provide a penalty for violation of restrictions or orders with respect to persons entering, remaining in. leaving. or committing any act In mill- tary areas or zones. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. That whoever shall enter. re- train In. leave., or commit any act in any military area or military zone prescribed, under the authority of an Executive order of the President. by them Secretary of War. contrary to the restrictions applicable to any such area or zone or contrary to the order of the Secretary of War or any such military commander. shall, if It appears that he knew or should have known of the existence and extent of the restrictions or order and that his act was in violation thereof. be guilty of misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be liable to a fine of not to exceed $5.000 or to imprisonment for not more than one year. or both. for each offense. %HWAS, the United States Congress, on hiarc:i 21, 1942, passed Public Law 77-503 which enforced military orders and itfposed penalties of inprisorznent and/or fine for violations of the restrictions Band military orders prmu1gated from Executive larder 9066, signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt; and Wl1PRFAS. the landrnrk cases of lorematsu, Yasut and Hirabayashi were prosecuted in the federal courts under the aegies of Public Law 77-503 and established the legality of the orld- War 11 mass exclusion and internment as legal precedent by the United States Supreme. Court; and WIEVEAS , gave rnnen t records clearly demonstrate that both 13cecutive Order 9066 and Public l.aw 77-503 were intended to be enacted against only those persons of Japanese ancestry, both American citizens and permanent residents, residing the West Coast; and WH RFAS . the U. S. Comni ss i on on :+a r t ime Relocation and Internment of Civilians, following 21 years of study, concluded that the exclusion and detention of A:vricans of Japanese ancestry was not a matter of military necessity, but was caused by racism, war hysteria and a failure of political leadership, now therefore be it MEMED that the City Council of the City of Lodi, pay special recognition to March 21. 1942 as a reminder of Public Law 77 -503 -and its denial of justice to American citizens, and of our need to be constantly vigilant to insure the constitutional rights of all American citizens at all times. Dated: 1 hereby certify that Resolution No. was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held by the following vote: Ayes: Council Mwibers - Noes: Council Members - Absent: Council Members - Alice M. Reimche City Clerk res/roj RES02