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<br />Section 2. Article III Curfew Regulations for Children of Chapter 21 of the Code of <br />Ordinances of the City of Paris, Texas is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows: <br /> <br />"ARTICLE III. CURFEW <br />REGULATIONS FOR CHILDREN <br /> <br />Sec. 21-51. Short title. <br /> <br />This Article shall be known and may be cited as the 'Curfew Ordinance.' <br /> <br />Sec. 21-52. Purpose and findings. <br /> <br />(a) Purpose. The purpose of this Article is to protect the welfare of children <br />by: <br /> <br />(1) Reducing the likelihood that children will be the victims of criminal <br />acts during curfew hours; <br /> <br />(2) Reducing the likelihood that children will become involved III <br />criminal acts during curfew hours; and <br /> <br />(3) Aiding parents, guardians, custodians, or other responsible persons, <br />in carrying out their responsibility to exercise supervision of the <br />children entrusted to their care. <br /> <br />(b) Findings. In determining that a need exists for this Article, the City <br />Council finds and determines as follows: <br /> <br />(1) The city of Paris is a stable family community where parental <br />responsibility for the wherabouts of children is the norm. <br /> <br />(2) During nocturnal hours children are at greater risk for victimization <br />or becoming involved in delinquent or criminal behavior. <br /> <br />(3) As parental control increases, the likelihood of children being <br />victimized or becoming involved in delinquent or criminal behavior <br />decreases. <br /> <br />(4) The victimization of children and involvement of children in crime <br />and violent crime have reached an unacceptable and alarming level <br />compelling the City Council to adopt this Article for the public good, <br />safety, and welfare. <br /> <br />Page 2 of 11 <br />