CC Resolution No. 8801594
RESOLUTION NO. 880
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
SUPPORTING JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 243 OF THE U. S.
CONGRESS.
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WHEREAS, the federal debt has continued to grow in recent years, and has
reached a staggering total; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Baytown believes that continued
deficit spending by the federal government will cause nationwide economic problems;
WHEREAS, in the 97th Congress, Joint Resolution No. 243 the Balanced
Budget/Tax Limitation Amendment to the U. S. Constitution was adopted by the
Senate, but the House failed to approve the proposal;
WHEREAS, the City of Baytown believes that passage of Joint Resolution No.
243 is in the best interests of the citizens of Baytown and the Nation; NOW
THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS:
Section 1: That, the City of Baytown urges the 98th Congress to enact Joint
Resolution No. 243, the Balanced Budget/Tax Limitation Amendment to the U. S
Constitution.
Section 2: That the City Clerk is directed to send a copy of this resolution
to the elected representatives to Congress from this area.
Section 3: This resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its
passage by the City Council of the City of Baytown.
INTRODUCED, READ, and PASSED by the affirmative vote of the City
Council of the City of Baytown, this the 14th day of June, 1984.
ALLEN CANNON, Mayor
ATTEST:
EILEEN P. HALL, City Clerk
APPROVED:
RANDALL B.-STRONG, City torney