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CC Resolution No. 1061 1894 RESOLUTION NO. 1061 A UNANIMOUS RESOLUTION FORMALLY RECOGNIZING AND THANKING PERRY M. SIMMONS FOR HIS SERVICE TO HIS COMMUNITY AS COUNCILMAN FOR DISTRICT NO. 1 FROM APRIL 30, 1980, THROUGH JUNE 8, 1989 ; AND RECOGNIZING SOME OF THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS HE WAS INSTRUMENTAL IN BRINGING ABOUT DURING HIS TENURE IN OFFICE. **************************************************************** WHEREAS, Perry M. Simmons has served the City of Baytown as Councilman for District No. 1 for a period of approximately nine (9) years beginning April 30 , 1980 , and ending June 8, 1989 ; and WHEREAS, Perry M. Simmons during his tenure in office was instrumental in acquiring the necessary funding to cause the bridge on West Main to be heightened; and WHEREAS, Perry M. Simmons during his tenure in office supported the grant application to form the East Harris County Drug Task Force; and WHEREAS, Perry M. Simmons encouraged the enlargement and enhancement of the Central Sewer District Treatment Plant in order to reduce discharge into Goose Creek Stream; and WHEREAS, Perry M. Simmons supported the Baytown Land Management and Use Plan for the Brownwood area and the plan to turn the flood prone areas of Brownwood into a park; and WHEREAS, Perry M. Simmons during his tenure in office promoted the construction of capital improvements such as the elevated water storage facility near Massey Tompkins Road, the loth Street Detention Pond Park, two new fire stations, a new fire administration building, and the extension of Rollingbrook Drive; and WHEREAS, Perry M. Simmons demonstrated belief in the future of Baytown by supporting the Baytown 2000 Plan; and WHEREAS, Perry M. Simmons during his tenure in office promoted the celebration of the Texas Sesquicentennial by the development of Republic of Texas Plaza; and WHEREAS, Perry M. Simmons has encouraged development in the City by supporting the City' s participation in projects with the Baytown Area/West Chambers County Economic Development Foundation, Harris County and the Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District and by supporting a Tax Abatement Policy for Baytown and a revised Industrial District Policy; and WHEREAS, although he was serious about City business, Perry M. Simmons always maintained his sense of humor, which he used to enliven many meetings with his witty sayings and to develop his reputation as the Council ' s premier orator; and 1895 WHEREAS, Perry M. Simmons during his term in office gave the City additional leadership by serving as Mayor Pro Tempore, Chairman of the Auditing Committee and as a member of the Baytown Industrial Development Corporation Board; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS: Section 1 : That the City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, on behalf of itself and the citizens of Baytown, Texas, hereby officially recognizes, thanks and commends Perry M. Simmons for his valuable service to the City as City Councilman from District No. 1 . Section 2 : 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 8th day of June, 1989. 1 _ITT 0. HUTT , Mayor ATTEST: EILEEN P.- HALL, City Clerk ANDALL• B. STRO , City ttorney APPROVED BY: eAe61 r4� Lq �tJ.ti_ MARI DELGAD Distr ' t No. 1 MY JOH SON, District No. 4 RAY �SjWJ FFFORD, tittrict No. 2 R64LAND J�/PR ETT, District No. 5 BOBB J. CREDILLE District No. 3 PETE C. AL ARO, At large C:1 :12 :7