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RESOLUTION NO. 838
A UNANIMOUS RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, FORMALLY RECOGNIZING AND
THANKING EMMETT O. HUTTO FOR HIS SERVICE TO HIS
COMMUNITY AS COUNCIL PERSON FROM DISTRICT NO. TWO
AND AS MAYOR FROM APRIL, 1975, THROUGH APRIL, 1983,
AND RECOGNIZING SOME OF THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS HE WAS
INSTRUMENTAL IN BRINGING ABOUT DURING HIS TENURE IN
OFFICE.
WHEREAS, Emmett O. Hutto, has served the City of Baytown as Council
person from District No. 2 for a period of three (3) years beginning April 30, 1975,
and as Mayor for a period of five (5) years ending April 28, 1983; and
WHEREAS, Emmett Hutto, during his tenure in office worked toward the
construction of a bridge over the ship channel and completion of the Loop 201
Project; and
WHEREAS, Emmett Hutto, during his tenure in office, worked for tax
exemptions on homesteads and increased exemptions for senior and disabled citizens;
and
WHEREAS, Emmett Hutto, during his tenure in office, worked for orderly and
responsible growth and expansion of the City of Baytown, balanced against the
concern of providing adequate drainage, water, sewer and street improvements; and
WHEREAS, Emmett Hutto, during his tenure, helped achieve increased
understanding and cooperation between the City of Baytown and the State, the
Houston-Galveston Area Council, Harris County, the Goose Creek Independent
School District and other Municipal and Political subdivisions of the State;
WHEREAS, Emmett Hutto, during his tenure in office, supported the develop-
ment of municipal services along Interstate 10; and
WHEREAS, during Emmett Hutto's tenure in office, the City's bond rating
improved to AA by Moody's and Standard & Poors; and
WHEREAS, Emmett Hutto, during his tenure in office, supported the adoption
of a new industrial district policy; and
WHEREAS, Emmett Hutto, during his tenure in office, supported the City's
conversion to surface water which virtually ended subsidence; and
WHEREAS, Emmett Hutto, during his tenure in office supported major sewer
system improvements; NOW THEREFORE,
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BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS:
Section 1: That the City Council on behalf of itself and the citizens of
Baytown, hereby officially recognizes, thanks, and commends EMMETT O. HUTTO
for his valuable service to the City as Council person and Mayor.
INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED, by the unanimous vote of the members of
the City Council of the City of Baytown on this the 28th day of April, 1983.
EL EN Mayor
ATTEST:
IL HALL, City Clerk
APPROVED:
RANDALL ONG, City ney
PERRY SIM S
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FRED T. PHILLIPS
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