HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 03-02 RESOLUTION NO. 03-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS, URGING
THE TEXAS CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO SUPPORT
PROVIDING FUNDING FOR PRESIDENT BUSH'S $3.5 BILLION
FIRST RESPONDER INITIATIVE DURING THE 108TM SESSION OF
CONGRESS
WHEREAS, the 107th Congress passed legislation creating the Department of
Homeland Security; and
WHEREAS, the legislation creating the new department did not provide funding
for President Bush's $3.5 Billion First Responder Initiative; and
WHEREAS, the First Responder Initiative was intended to provide funding to
help cities provide planning, training, equipment and other
resources to meet the challenges of preparing for and responding to
terrorist attacks; and
WHEREAS, Texas cities have been required to spend millions in additional
monies to implement heightened security measures since
September 11, 2001; and
WHEREAS, Texas cities are experiencing severe budget shortfalls because of
their new homeland security functions and the downturn in the
economy;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS,
That the City of The Colony strongly encourages members of the Texas
Congressional delegation to actively support passage of an appropriations bill that
includes $3.5 Billion First Responder Initiative to provide money for all Texas cities to
help cities pay for some of the resources needed to meet the cities' new responsibilities
for homeland security.
PASSED and APPROVED on this ~ day of February 2003.
XBernetta Henvdle-:~hannon, Mayor
Patti A Hicks, City Secretary