GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1991

H	Simple 
Resolution 
Adopted 

HOUSE RESOLUTION 1410
Adopted 6/19/92

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Sponsors: Representatives Hurley; Beard, Bowman, N.J. Crawford, Sam Hunt, Justus, McAllister, Mercer, Nye, Rogers, and Warner.
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Referred to:  Rules, Appointments and Calendar.
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June 1, 1992

A HOUSE RESOLUTION URGING THE CITIZENS OF NORTH CAROLINA TO JOIN THE EFFORT OF CAMPAIGNING AGAINST TRUE CRIME TRADING CARDS.
Whereas, recently Eclipse Enterprises released new trading cards aimed at children called True Crime Trading Cards; and
Whereas, True Crime Trading Cards and other similar trading card series depict actual serial killers, such as Jeffrey Dahmer, Charles Manson, Ted Bundy, and others; and
Whereas, at least one of the cards depicts in a sexually provocative manner a murderer assaulting a scantily clad young female victim; and
Whereas, the House of Representatives strongly believes that True Crime Trading Cards pose a danger to the youth of this country by exposing them to villains portrayed as heroes and presenting crime as nothing more than entertainment; and
	Whereas, the House of Representatives is strongly opposed to any endeavor that glorifies criminals; and
Whereas, the House of Representatives is firmly against any act that would cause more pain and suffering to the families and friends of these serial killers' victims; and
Whereas, the House of Representatives urges the citizens of North Carolina to join the effort of campaigning against True Crime Trading Cards:
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
Section 1.  The House of Representatives strongly requests that the citizens of North Carolina join it and others in campaigning against True Crime Trading Cards to help safeguard the youth of this country from exposure to these cards and their potential harm and influence.
Sec. 2.  The Principal Clerk shall transmit a certified copy of this resolution to Eclipse Enterprises, publisher of True Crime Trading Cards.
Sec. 3.  This resolution is effective upon adoption.