CC Resolution No. 1078 1922
RESOLUTION NO. 1078
A UNANIMOUS RESOLUTION FORMALLY THANKING CONGRESSMAN
JACK FIELDS FOR HIS CONCERN AND EFFORTS TO SAVE THE
TEXAS WORKS STEEL MILL AND TO RESTORE IT AS AN
OPERATIONAL FACILITY.
WHEREAS, the economic downturn has damaged the City of
Baytown' s economic well being and growth and made the creation of
new jobs a necessity for future development; and
WHEREAS, the closing of USX Texas Works Steel Mill struck a
devastating blow to our community; and
WHEREAS, when the impending sale of the Texas Works Mill to
Iraq was announced, Congressman Jack Fields stepped in to oppose
the loss of the still potentially valuable community asset; and
WHEREAS, thanks in large part to the efforts of Congressman
Jack Fields, the sale to Iraq was prevented; and
WHEREAS, Congressman Jack Fields continued to involve
himself with the fate of the Texas Works Mill through letters,
telephone calls, personal contacts and meetings; and
WHEREAS, Buffalo Steel has announced their purchase of a
portion of the steel mill facility and the creation of a
potential 400 jobs to spur our recovering economy; and
WHEREAS, such purchase would not have been possible without
Congressman Field' s intervention to prevent the proposed sale to
Iraq and his efforts to encourage USX to find a buyer who would
keep the facilities in Baytown; 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 Congressman
Jack Fields for his concern and efforts to restore the Texas
Works Steel Mill as a valuable economic asset to the Baytown
area.
Section 2 : This resolution shall take effect immediately
from and after its passage by the City Council of the City of
Baytown.
1923
INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED by the affirmative vote of the
City Council of the City of Baytown, this the 8th day of
February, 1990.
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APPROVED BY:
PETE ALF O, At-Large MARIO DELGADO, p'istrict No. 1
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ATTEST:
EILEEN P. HALL, City Clerk
RANDALL B. STRONG, ,My Attorney
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