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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