2007-10SOLUTION NO. 2007- lo
A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE AMENDING OF A PROVISION OF THE
ILLINOIS LIQUOR CONTROL ACT OF 1934 (SB 0158) REGARDING PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY
AND UNDERAGE DRINKING
WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove desires to provide a healthy, safe, and enjoyable environment for the Village's
youth; and
WHEREAS, underage drinking is a significant social problem affecting youth around the country; and
WHEREAS, adults who provide alcohol to those below the legal drinking age of 21 are placing our youth at risk; and
WHEREAS, alcohol use by young people is dangerous, not only because of the risks associated with acute impairment, but
also because of the threat to their long -term development and well - being; and
WHEREAS, it is illegal to allow teenage alcohol consumption in a person's home, even with parental consent; and
WHEREAS, anyone found guilty of providing alcohol to a youth can face up to 364 days in jail and/or a fine up to $2,500
and/or up to 2 years probation, in addition to any civil action that may be brought as a result of damages or injury related to the offense;
and
WHEREAS, adults have both the ability and responsibility to provide youth with alternative opportunities such as creating
alcohol free activities; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove recognizes the necessity for residents to refuse to provide alcoholic beverages to
underage youth and to take the necessary steps to discourage this illegal and unhealthy practice; and
WHEREAS, any person having knowledge that underage drinking is occurring should report the activity to the police
department; and
WHEREAS, in recognition of this issue, Senator Susan Garrett introduced SB 0158 in the Illinois Senate, to amend the Illinois
Liquor Control Act of 1934 to provide for increased penalties for a parent or guardian who knowingly permits their residence to be used
in violation of the Act when the violation results, directly or indirectly, in bodily harm to any person and provides that the person
violating this subsection shall be guilty of a class 4 felony.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, LAKE
COUNTY, ILLINOIS AS FOLLOWS:
Section One: The foregoing recitals are incorporated into, and made a part of, this Resolution as findings of the Village Board
Section Two: The President and the Board of Trustees of the Village of Buffalo Grove applaud Senator Garrett for the hard work she has
undertaken to protect our youth. The President and Board of Village Trustees further urge the Illinois Senate to pass SB 0158. The
Village Manger and Village Staff are hereby authorized and directed to provide a copy of this resolution to the Illinois State Senatorial
delegation and all other necessary parties and to take all other appropriate actions to advocate the Buffalo Grove Village Board's strong
support for this critically important state legislation.
Section Three: This resolution shall be in fill force and effect from and after its passage and approval in a manner provided by law.
AYES: 4 — Braiman, Glover, Berman, Kahn
NAYS: 0 — None
ABSENT: 2 — Trilling, Rubin
PASSED: March 5 —2007 APPROVED: March 5 2007.E
Village President
ATTEST:
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