R99-027 04-12-99RESOLUTION NO. R99-27
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND,
TEXAS, SUPPORTING A MAJOR LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FOR THE
76TM LEGISLATURE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE FUNDING FOR THE
INTEGRATED STATE RECREATION AND PARK SYSTEM.
WHEREAS, the recreation and park system under the jurisdiction of municipalities,
counties, regions, and the state forms a valuable network of opportunities for Texans;
and
WHEREAS, providing recreational opportunities to youth has been shown to
decrease the rate of juvenile crime; and
WHEREAS, providing a system of parks with opportunities for recreation and
exercise leads to a healthier population; and
WHEREAS, the quantity and quality of park and recreation facilities provides an
incentive for economic development; and
WHEREAS, conservation and preservation of cultural and natural resources in a
park system provides an educational opportunity for current and future generations of
residents and visitors to an area; and
WHEREAS, juvenile crime prevention, public health, economic development, and
education represent key elements in the quality of life of the community and promotion
of strong family values; and
WHEREAS, the Governor of Texas has within his "Vision for Texas" recognized
the importance of quality of life and strong family values; and
WHEREAS, additional funds from the State for the promotion and enhancement
of the integrated state park and recreation system are sorely needed; and
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WHEREAS, additional funds for support of community based outdoor outreach
programs to integrate youth into constructive activities in the outdoors are sorely needed;
and
WHEREAS, increasing population and changing demographics within the
population present significant development challenges for the providers of park and
recreation facilities to ensure adequacy and relevancy of facilities; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the City of Pearland calls upon the Governor of Texas to
develop a major legislative initiative for the 76th Legislative Session that will promote and
enhance the integrated state recreation and parks system.
Section 2. The City of Pearland calls upon the 76th Texas Legislature, meeting
in regular session in 1999, to provide adequate funding for the integrated state recreation
and parks system to reach its full potential as an enhancement to the quality of life and
a promoter of family values within the community.
Section 3. The City of Pearland calls upon the 76th Texas Legislature, meeting
in regular session in 1999, to provide adequate funding for the integrated state recreation
and parks system to meet the future needs and demands of citizens of the state.
Section 4. A copy of this resolution with appropriate names affixed be presented
to the Governor of Texas and the leadership of the 76th Texas Legislature.
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PASSED,
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APPROVED,
, A.D., 1999.
AND
ADOPTED this
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'~' day of
TOM REID
MAYOR
ATTEST:
DARRIN M. COKER
CITY ATTORNEY
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