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CC Resolution No. 669 1066 RESOLUTION NO. 669 AN UNANIMOUS RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL EXPRESSING DEEP GRATITUDE FOR JODY LANDER' S CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CITY OF BAYTOWN. I . Jody Lander has served the City of Baytown for eight years as a councilmember and as Mayor Pro Tempore. 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 . Three from May 12 , 1971 to April 11, 1979, Jody Lander was instrumental in the implementation of the 1970 Bond Program and the 1975 Capital Improvements Program. These programs resulted in the acqui- sition and development of park land, including Bicentennial Park and the Baytown Sports Complex, the expansion of Sterling Municipal Library, as well as the improvement of numerous streets and water and sewer systems within the City. III . Aided by his leadership as Councilman, the City took numerous steps to provide better service for the citizens of Baytown. The Baytown Area Water Authority was created to supply surface water to the City and thereby reduce subsidence . The City proposed development of a new municipal airport and received grant funds to implement this proposal . The City restructured its Industrial District Policy in order to promote a healthy Baytown economy. The City expanded its Homestead Tax Exemption and introduced a transportation program for senior citizens . The Clean Community Commission was created in order to beautify Baytown . 1067 IV. During his term as a Councilmember , Jody Lander served the City and the citizens of Baytown in several other capacities . He was Mayor Pro Tempore from September 12 , 1974 to April 11 , 1979 and alternate voting delegate on the Houston- Galveston Area Council . Numerous standing committees benefited from his able counsel , including the ambulance committee, the auto wrecker committee, and the audit committee. V. By his daily participation in the affairs of the City , Jody Lander 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 numerous 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 Jody Lander for his val- uable and faithful services as Councilman and Mayor Pro Tempore for the City of Baytown. INTRODUCED, READ, and PASSED by the affirmative vote of the City Council of the City of Baytown this llth day of April , 1979. SETT 0. H 0, ayor EILEEN CAFFEY, Councilwoman TED KLOESEL, Councilman JIMMY JOHNSON, Councilman ALLEN CANNON, Councilman MARY ELIZABETH WILBANKS , Councilwoman -2-