GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

EXTRA SESSION 1994

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SENATE RESOLUTION 61

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Sponsors: Senators Kerr; Warren and Gunter.
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Referred to:  Rules and Operation of the Senate.
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February 15, 1994

A SENATE RESOLUTION REQUESTING MEMBERS OF CONGRESS REPRESENTING NORTH CAROLINA TO CONSIDER, SPONSOR, AND PUSH FOR ENACTMENT OF CONSTITUTIONAL LEGISLATION LIMITING VIOLENCE ON TELEVISION.
Be it resolved by the Senate:
Section 1.  The Senate of North Carolina finds that depiction of unlawful acts of violence on television is at a grossly excessive level.  Such depictions, especially when viewed by children, foster the attitude that criminal acts of violence are normal and should be a way to resolve personal problems and disputes.
Sec. 2.  The Senate of the State of North Carolina requests the members of the Congress of the United States representing North Carolina to consider, sponsor, and push for enactment of legislation which will effectively while still constitutionally reduce the depiction on television of unlawful acts of violence.
Sec. 3.  The Senate of the State of North Carolina requests each member of Congress representing North Carolina to respond in writing what that member can do and is doing to carry out the request of the Senate.  Such response shall be directed to the President Pro Tempore of the Senate.
Sec. 4.  The Principal Clerk of the Senate shall transmit a copy of this resolution to each member of Congress representing North Carolina.
Sec. 5.  This resolution is effective upon adoption.