CC Resolution No. 828 1459
RESOLUTION NO. 828
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN SUPPORTING THE
PROPOSED LEGISLATION CREATING A 9-1-1 EMERGENCY
NUMBER SYSTEM AND URGING LOCAL LEGISLATORS TO VOTE
FOR SUCH LEGISLATION.
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WHEREAS, Legislation has been proposed to provide a 9-1-1 emergency
telephone service in certain counties, including Harris County; and
WHEREAS, such a 9-1-1 system allows a citizen to dial a single emergency
phone number, 9-1-1,for all kinds of emergency assistance, regardless of where the
citizen may be in the County; and
WHEREAS, such a system allows for faster contact with the appropriate
agency that needs to respond to the emergency; and
WHEREAS, due to the size of Harris County, and the numerous jurisdictions
within the county, each with its own number at this time, such a system would be
especially beneficial to the citizens of Harris County in need of emergency service;
NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS:
Section 1: That the City of Baytown hereby supports the passage of proposed
legislation creating a 9-1-1 emergency number system for certain Counties, including
Harris County.
Section 2: That the City of Baytown urges the legislators representing the
citizens of Harris County to vote for the proposed legislation.
Section 3: This Resolution shall take effect from and after its passage.
INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED by the affirmative vote of the City
Council of of the City of Baytown on this the 27th day of January , 1983.
EMMETT O. HUTTO, Mayor
ATTEST:
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EILEEN P. HALL, City Clerk
APPROVED:
RANDALL B. STRONG, City orney