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RESOLUTION NO. 90-017 REL:mb(33) 1/25/90 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUPPORTING "MEET YOUR JUDGES WEEK" WHEREAS, the people of the State of California are entitled to have access to a judicial process that ensures fair and equal treatment for those participating; and WHEREAS, understanding of court operations, and respect for our system of justice are central to our democratic society; and WHEREAS, the demystification of the workings of the courts in our communities and of the role of judges in our court system will help to ensure access to justice for the people and respect of the people for the judicial branch of government; and WHEREAS, judges who understand the perceptions and concerns of the citizenry regarding local court operations will be better able to fulfill their responsibilities; and WHEREAS, the California judges association, the California Young Lawyers Association of the State Bar of California, and the educational community have committed their efforts to the planning and implementation of Meet Your Judges Week, March 4th through 10th, 1990, for the purpose of increasing communication between residents of local communities throughout the state and their judges; and WHEREAS, during Meet Your Judges Week, community forums will be held in local jurisdictions throughout the state to enable students, parents, and the general public to meet with their local judges and learn about the role of judges in the legal system; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS: 1. That the City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby cc~amends participating judges, attorneys, and educators for their efforts to demystify the judicial process; 2. That the City Council of the City of Santa Ana urges the people of California to participate in Meet Your Judges Week during the week of March 4th through 10th, 1990;