R-07-06VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD
LAKE AND COOK COUNTIES, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION R -07 -06 SUPPORTING AN AMENDMENT
TO THE ILLINOIS LIQUOR CONTROL ACT
REGARDING PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY
WHEREAS, alcohol consumption by minors is a significant social problem throughout
the country; and
WHEREAS, the problem is exacerbated by adults who directly or indirectly condone
underage drinking; and
WHEREAS, adults who provide alcohol or allow its use by those below the legal
drinking age of twenty -one are placing our youth at great risk; and
WHEREAS, it is illegal to allow underage drinking in a person's home, even with
parental consent; and
WHEREAS, to more clearly define the responsibilities of adults with respect to underage
drinking, State Senator Susan Garrett has introduced legislation in the
Illinois General Assembly;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
SECTION ONE: The Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Deerfield support
the initiative of State Senator Susan Garrett and urge the Illinois Senate to
pass SB 0158 to amend the Illinois Liquor Control Act of 1934 to provide
for increased penalties for a parent or guardian who knowingly authorizes
or permits their residence to be used in violation of the Act and, when the
violation results directly or indirectly in bodily harm to any person,
provides that the person violating this provision shall be guilty of a Class 4
felony.
SECTION TWO: The Village Clerk is hereby directed to forward this resolution to all
appropriate parties as an indication of Deerfield's strong support of this
legislation.