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December 26. 19~7 67-591 - A notice from the Interstate Commerce Commission regarding the proposed discontinuance of passenger trains, affecting service between Portsmouth and Charlottesville, Virginia, was presented, and on motion of Mr. Barnes, referred to a conference. 67-592 - The Mayor stated, that he had had several requests from citizens, regarding the dog situation here, asking that efforts be made to avoid killing of children by dogs. Motion of Mr. Knight to refer to the City Manager to investigate with the officials resoonsible for the enforcement of the ordinances relating to dogs, and to report back to the~ Council as soon as possible, was adopted, without dissenting vote. 67-393 - Motion of Mr. Knight that the City Council meet at 8:00 A.M. on Saturday morning, December $0th, to pass on second reading the ordinance appropriating funds for payment to City of Chesapeake for annexation, was adopted, without d~ssmnting vote. 67-394 - On motion of Mr. Johnson the following resolution was adopted without dissenting vote: "~EREAS, some areas of Virginia are strictly enforcing the "Sunday Blue La~vs" while others are not; and WHEREAS, there are various interpretations of these laws throughout the state; and I~EREAS, these variances in enforcement and interpretation cause big disadvantages and confusion to merchants and citizens. NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Council of the City of.Portsmouth, Virginia, that it hereby recommends that the "Sunday Blue Laws" of Virginia be repealed in their entirety on the ground~ they are not enforceable in fairness to ali the citizens of Virginia. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be fo~$arded to each Delegate and Senator representing the City of Portsmouth in the General Assembly of Virginia." On motion adjourned. APPROVED - President City Clerk