HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 89-20 CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS
SUPPORTING PROPOSITION NO. 8 OF THE TEXAS CONSTITUTION TO BE ON
THE BALLOT IN THE NOVEMBER 7, 1989 GENERAL ELECTION
WHEREAS, Governor Clements called for the construction of
additional prison beds within his legislative requests; 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 and
mental retardation institutions; and
WHEREAS, the City of The Colony firmly believes that the
constitutional amendment proposed by Proposition 8 is necessary
to ensure the maintenance of law and order throughout the State
of Texas while also ensuring humane treatment of inmates of
various institutions to be funded through the bond issuance; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of The Colony desires to encourage
its members and the citizens of the City of The Colony to support
Proposition 8 at the general election to be held November 7,
1989.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS:
(1) That the City of The Colony fully supports the amendment to
the Texas Constitution which will appear on the ballot of the
general election on November 7, 1989, as PROPOSITION 8; and
(2) That the City of The Colony will take whatever action it
deems necessary and prudent to encourage its citizens to support
and vote in favor of PROPOSITION 8 in the general election on
November 7, 1989.
PASSED AND APPROVED this~day ~ ~._~~989.
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Patti A. Hicks, City Secretary