CC Resolution No. 2691RESOLUTION NO. 21691
A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD OF THE
CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, REQUESTING THE MEMBERS OF THE 87Tii LEGISLATIVE
SESSION OF THE STATE OF TEXAS TO SUPPORT LEGISLATION THAT
PROVIDES STEWARDSHIP, HEALTH AND WELL-BEING, AND CONNECTIVITY
FOR LOCAL AND STATE PARKS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE
DATE THEREOF.
WHEREAS, the Texas collliluirlities, counties, and State protect and enhance the investments in
all parks and open spaces through stewardship of natural resources; and
WHEREAS, the Baytown Parks and Recreation Board and the City Council Of the City of
Baytown desire that the 87" Legislature pass legislation that supports the followillg:
1. the conservation, preservation of water and other natural resources and the right to access
nature, the outdoors and recreational amenities;
2. the conservation of open space and making public lands accessible for public use by
supportithy the sporting goods sales tax and the land and water conservation fiend;
3. water and natural resources through conservation, presentation and the rights to access
nature, the outdoors and recreational anicilitics;
4. increased physical activity and improving health and wellness by utilizing parks and
recreation amenities and services;
>. the creation of a livable, safe, and responsible community by SuppOrting sate recreational
amenities, pathways and trails; and
6. the positive economic impacts of connecting Our communities to nature and the outdoors
from the Parks and Recreation Industry; and
WHEREAS, political subdivisions throughout the State of Texas depend on funding for services
and prograins that ensure access for all people to connect to nature and the outdoors; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Parks and Recreation Board and the City Council of the City Of
Baytown that a copy of this resolution with appropriate ilarnes affixed be presented to the Governor of
Texas and the leadership of the 87`i' Texas Legislature; NOW "ITIEREFORE,
BE I1' RESOLVED BY THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
Section 1: That the Parks and Recreation Board of the City of Baytown, Texas, and the City
Council of the City of Baytown respectfully request that the members of the 87"' Legislature of Texas
support of legislation that provides for the stewardship, health and well-being, and connectivity for local
and state parks.
Section 2: That the City Clerk is hereby directed to send a copy of this resolution to the
Governor of Texas.
Section 3: This resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage by both
the Parks and Recreation Board of the City of Baytown, Texas, and the City Council of the City of
Baytown, Texas.
INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED, by the affirmative vo of the Parks and Recreation Board
of the City of Baytown, Texas, this the 2nd day of December, 2020.
CARMEN TORRES, Chairman
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L ICIA BRYSCH, C• lerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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AREN L. HORNER, City Attorney
INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED by the
Baytown, this the 1011' day of December, 2020.
LETICIA BRYSCH,/Cihf Clerk
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