87-HRESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, TO THE
CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES URGING
CONGRESS TO ADOPT LEGISLATION RELATING
TO THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT.
WHEREAS, at the present time under the Social Security Act
individuals who became eligible for benefits in or after 1979 received
reduced benefit levels compared to individuals who became eligible
prior to 1979 resulting from changes made in 1977 in the benefit com-
putation formula; and
WHEREAS, this disparity in benefit levels has been referred
to as the "notch" and has resulted in reduced benefits having been
awarded to approximately 10.5 million persons; and
WHEREAS, any remedy for narrowing the gap in benefits is
complicated because the notch has been in use since 1979; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate that the City of Boynton Beach
take a stand in support of this legislation to protect the rights of
the citizens of our State.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the Congress of the United States is urged
to adopt legislation to eliminate the disparity in benefit levels
awarded under the Social Security Act with respect to benefits awarded
prior to 1979 and in and after 1979 so as to provide equitable bene-
fits for all retirees.
Section 2. That copies of this resolution be dispatched to
the President of the United States, to the President of the United
States Senate, to the Speaker of the United States House of
Representatives, and to',each member of the Florida Delegation to the
United States Congress.
PASSED ANDADOPTED this /.~ day of y/Z~-/Z~(~/~ , 1987.
ATTEST:
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CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
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