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RESOLUTION NO. 1362
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF TEXAS
DEVELOP A MAJOR LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FOR THE 76TH
LEGISLATIVE SESSION TO PROMOTE AND ENHANCE THE
INTEGRATED STATE RECREATION AND PARKS SYSTEM;
REQUESTING THE 76TH LEGISLATURE PROVIDE ADEQUATE FUNDING
FOR THE INTEGRATED STATE RECREATION AND PARKS SYSTEM;
AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
WHEREAS, the recreation and parks system under the jurisdiction of municipalities,
counties, regions and the state forms a valuable network of opportunities for residents of the state
of Texas; and
WHEREAS, providing recreational opportunities to youth has been shown to decrease
the rate of juvenile crime; and
WHEREAS, providing a system of parks with opportunities for recreation and exercise
leads to a healthier population; and
WHEREAS, the quantity and quality of park and recreation facilities provide an incentive
for economic development; and
WHEREAS, conservation and preservation of cultural and natural resources in a park
system provide an educational opportunity for current and future generations of residents and
visitors to an area; and
WHEREAS, juvenile crime prevention, public health, economic development, and
education represent key elements in the quality of life of the community and promotion of strong
family values; and
WHEREAS, the Governor of Texas has within his "Vision for Texas" recognized the
importance of quality of life and strong family values; and
WHEREAS, additional funds from the state for the promotion and enhancement of the
integrated state park and recreation system are sorely needed; and
WHEREAS, additional funds for support of community-based outdoor outreach
programs to integrate youth into constructive activities in the outdoors are sorely needed; and
WHEREAS, increasing population and changing demographics within the population
present a significant development challenge for the providers of park and recreation facilities to
ensure adequacy and relevancy of facilities; NOW THEREFORE,
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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Baytown calls upon the Governor of
Texas to develop a major legislative initiative for the 761h Legislative Session that will promote
and enhance the integrated state recreation and parks system.
Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Baytown calls upon the 761h Texas
Legislature, meeting in regular session in 1999, to provide adequate funding for the integrated
state recreation and parks system to reach its full potential as an enhancement to the quality of
life and a promoter of family values within the community.
Section 3: That the City Council of the City of Baytown calls upon the 761h Texas
Legislature, meeting in regular session in 1999, to provide adequate funding for the integrated
state recreation and parks system to meet the future needs and demands of the citizens of the
state of Texas.
Section 4: That the City Council of the City of Baytown provide a copy of this
resolution with appropriate names affixed to the Governor of Texas and the leadership of the 76`h
Texas Legislature.
Section 5: This resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage by
the City Council of the City of Baytown.
INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED by the affirmative vote of the City Council of the
City of Baytown this the 10[h day of September, 1998.
PETE C. ALFAR , Mayor
ATTEST:
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EILEEN P. HALL, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ACIO RAMIREZ, SR., City Attorney
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