HomeMy WebLinkAbout89-715 10-10-1989RESOLUTION NO. 89 -715
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF PROPOSITION NO. 8 - SENATE JOINT
RESOLUTION 24 - FOR FUNDING CONSTRUCTION OF NEW CORRECTIONAL
FACILITIES
WHEREAS, Governor Clements called for the construction of additional prison
beds within his legislative request; 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 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
retardation institutions; and
WHEREAS, the City of Euless 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 Euless desires to encourage its members and the citizens
of the City of Euless 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 Euless,
Texas:
(1) That the City of Euless fully 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
(2) That the City of Euless 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.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 10th day of October, 1989.
ATTEST:
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Harold D. Samuels, Mayor
H. Kay God y, City Secre