R2009-025 - 2009-02-16RESOLUTION NO. 2009-25
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND,
TEXAS SUPPORTING EXPANSION OF THE SAN JACINTO COLLEGE
SERVICE AREA TO PISD.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Pearland ("City") strives to provide the
best opportunity for growth and expansion of primary jobs and employment
opportunities in Pearland, Texas; and
WHEREAS, it is important for communities to have a competent, well trained and
educated work force to create, attract, retain and expand industry;
WHEREAS, numerous workforce training programs are required of businesses
now located in Pearland; and
WHEREAS, the programs needed meet our future work force transcend health
care, nano technology and business information services; and
WHEREAS, the necessary workforce training of the market place requires strategic
partnerships with multiple institutions, which is illustrated by the fact that 19% of Pearland
graduates now attend San Jacinto College, and 6% attend Alvin Community College; and
WHEREAS, to meet the educational and training demands of today and the future,
the City seeks to be aligned with multiple strategic partners to meet the employment needs
and population growth of our community by offering state of the art facilities, equipment,
resources and curriculum; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS:
Section 1. The City of Pearland endorses an amendment to Section 130.197,
Education Code to allow San Jacinto College District to expand its service area into the
Pearland ISD to create a joint service area served by Alvin community College and San
Jacinto College.
RESOLUTION NO. R2009-25
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 16th day of February, A.D., 2009.
TOM REID
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DARRIN M. COKER
CITY ATTORNEY
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