CC Resolution No. 616 964
RESOLUTION NO. 616
AN UNANIMOUS RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL EXPRESSING
DEEP GRATITUDE FOR TOM GENTRY' S CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE
CITY OF BAYTOWN.
I .
Tom Gentry has served the City of Baytown for six years
as a councilmember and as Mayor . During such time, he
distinguished both himself and the City of Baytown through
his untiring efforts on behalf of the City Council , the
City' s administration, and the citizens of Baytown.
II .
As Councilman of District No. Four from April 12 , 1972
to May 9, 1973 , Tom Gentry was instrumental in the implemen-
tation of the 1970 Bond Program, including acquisition
and development of park land, improvement of water and sewer
facilities, and the construction of street improvements.
III .
As Mayor of the City from May 9, 1973 to April 10,
1978, Tom Gentry provided the City with strong leadership .
Under his guidance, the Baytown Area Water Authority was
created to supply surface water to the City and thus further
mitigate subsidence. The City restructured its Industrial
District Policy in order to promote a healthy Baytown economy.
The City also expanded its Homestead Tax Exemption and
introduced a transportation program for senior citizens.
IV.
As Mayor, Tom Gentry directed the development and
promotion of the 11. 5 million dollar 1975 Capital Improvements
Program which provided funds to expand Sterling Municipal
Library, rebuild Market Street bridge over Goose Creek,
develop the Bicentennial Park and the Baytown Sports Complex,
and improve the water , sewer , and drainage systems and the
streets and roads within the City.
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V.
By his daily participation in the affairs of the City,
Tom Gentry has evidenced concern for Baytown--its people and
its employees. During this time the City has experienced
continued growth and prosperity.
Therefore, it is accordingly
RESOLVED, that we, the City Council of the City of
Baytown, Texas, for ourselves and on behalf of all the
citizens of Baytown, express our profound appreciation and
declare our deep gratitude for his great contributions to
the government of the City of Baytown, and record our appre-
ciation for his personal generosity, and it is further
RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby officially
recognizes, thanks, and commends Tom Gentry for his valuable
and faithful services as Councilman and Mayor for the City
of Baytown.
INTRODUCED, READ, and PASSED by the affirmative vote of
the City Council of the City of Baytown this loth day of
April, 1978.
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n 4EMMET11104. HUTTO, Mayor
TED KLOESEL, Councilman
Y LVDERI Mayor Pro Tem
J'ACK In 4 S Councilman
ALLEN CANNON, Councilman
MA Y LIZA TH WILBA KS,
Councilwoman
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