CC Resolution No. 1070 1910
RESOLUTION NO. 1070
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, SUPPORTING PROPOSITION NO. 8 AMENDING THE TEXAS
CONSTITUTION.
WHEREAS, Governor Clements called for the construction of
additional prison beds within his legislative requests; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Board of Corrections requested funding
for construction of additional prison beds; and
WHEREAS, Proposition No. 8 -- Senate Joint Resolution 24,
referred to as "Proposition No. 8, " was enacted during the 71st
Legislative Session; and
WHEREAS, Proposition No. 8 proposes an amendment to the
Texas Constitution providing for the issuance of general
obligation bonds for acquiring, constructing, or equipping
corrections institutions, youth corrections institutions,
statewide law enforcement facilities, and mental health and
mental retardation institutions; and
WHEREAS, the City of Baytown firmly believes that the
constitutional amendment proposed by Proposition No. 8 is
necessary to ensure the maintenance of law and order throughout
the State of Texas while also ensuring humane treatment of
inmates of the various institutions to be funded through the bond
issuance; and
WHEREAS, the City of Baytown desires to encourage its
members and the citizens of the City of Baytown to support
Proposition No. 8 at the general election to be held November 7,
1989 ; 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
supports the amendment to the Texas Constitution which will
appear on the ballot of the general election on November 7, 1989,
as PROPOSITION NO. 8; and
Section 2 : That the City of Baytown will take whatever
action it deems necessary and prudent to encourage its citizens
to support and vote in favor of PROPOSITION NO. 8 in the general
election on November 7, 1989.
Section 2 : This resolution shall take effect immediately
from and after its passage by the City Council of the City of
Baytown.
1911
INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED by the affirmative vote of the
City Council of the City of Baytown, this the 24th day of
October, 1989.
EMMETT O. HUTTO, ayor
ATTEST:
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EILEEN P. HALL, City Clerk
ANDALL B. STRONG, Ci Attorney
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