HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 98-13 RESOLUTION NO. ~ -~/~.~
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 promotion and enhancement of the integrated state park and
recreation system are sorely needed; and
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 demographic within the population present significant
development challenges for the providers of park and recreation facilities to insure adequacy and relevancy of
facilities;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas
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; and
FURTHERMORE, that the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas calls upon the 76t~ 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; and
FURTHERMORE, that the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas 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.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution with appropriate names affLxed be presented
to the Governor of Texas and the leadership of the 76th Texas Legislature.
PASSED AND APPROVED this _]~day of ~"~T~IT/~ ~o.._ ,1998.
Mary Blair-XSJVatts, ~ayor
ATTEST: ~
Patti A. Hicks, TRMC, City Secretary