HomeMy WebLinkAbout00-1071 06-13-2000RESOLUTION NO. 00 -1071
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EULESS, TEXAS REQUESTING THAT THE
UNITED STATES SENATE APPROVE THE
CONSERVATION AND REINVESTMENT ACT, WHICH
INCLUDES OVER $236 MILLION PER YEAR IN
FUNDING FOR CONSERVATION PROGRAMS IN THE
STATE OF TEXAS
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Euless, Texas is committed to
preserving our historical and natural resources to ensure that all citizens will have
the opportunity to enjoy these resources; and,
WHEREAS, the Conservation and Reinvestment Act (CARA) includes programs
that will preserve open spaces, wildlife and historic facilities; and,
WHEREAS, the passage of CARA will provide funds to state and local
governments to aid in the preservation of these resources via the reinvestment of
Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas revenues; and,
WHEREAS, the United States House of Representatives passed the
Conservation and Reinvestment Act (H. R. 701) by an overwhelming vote of 315
to 102.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EULESS, TEXAS, and request that the United States Senate approves the
Conservation and Reinvestment Act providing state and local governments with
funds to preserve the aforementioned resources.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Euless on this 13th
day of June 2000, by a vote of 6 ayes, 0 nays, and 0 abstentions.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
Mary Li t6.aleh usan Cri , CMC
Mayor City Secre : ry