CC Resolution No. 8001358
RESOLUTION '`4O. 800
A RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING HARRIS COUNTY MAYOR'S AND COUNCIL-
MEN'S ASSOCIATION IN ITS PURSUIT FOR CONSIDERATION OF NEW
LEGISLATION.
WHEREAS, the urban areas of the State of Texas are experienc-
ing an explosive increase in vehicular traffic on freeways; and
WHEREAS, the increase in the number and size of commercial
vehicles using urban freeways poses a threat to the safety of
the lives and property of the citizens of Texas; NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS:
The City of Baytown hereby lends its support and encouragement
to the Harris County Mayors' and Councilmen's Association in
the Association's efforts to obtain affirmative action from the
State of Texas which would result in vigorous enforcement of
speed laws, especially in urban areas; enforcement of laws regu-
lating covering of cargo; and consideration of new legislation
which would restrict truck use of freeways during the peak periods
when problems are most severe.
INTRODUCED, READ, and PASSED by the affirmative vote of the
City Councl of the City of Baytown this the 28th day of
January , 1982.
�d G
E'PIETT 0. HUTTO, Mayor
ATT/EST :
EILEEN P. HALL, City Clerk
APPROVED:
RANDALL B. STRONG, City rney