HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 85-03 CITY OF THE COLONY
RESOLUTION # 85-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY
REQUESTING CONTINUED REPRESENTATION OF
THE DALLAS - FORT WORTH METROPLEX ON
THE STATE HIGHWAY AND PUBLIC TRANSPOR-
TATION COMMISSION
WHEREAS~ the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex continues to grow at
a rapid rate; and
WHEREAS, this growth creates an ever increasing need for
construction of thoroughfares and other modes of transportation; and
WHEREAS~ many of the thoroughfares impacted by this growth
are included in the State highway system; and
WHEREAS, the State Highway and Public Transportation
Commission must determine the funding priorities for state highways and
roads throughout the State of Texas; and
WHEREAS, it is important that the State Highway and Public
Transportation Commission include balanced representation of all regions of
the State;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
Section 1. As the second largest population center in the State of
Texas, the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex should be represented on the State
Highway and Public Transportation Commission by a resident of the
metroplex.
Section 2. The City of The Colony respectfully requests that the
Governor of the State of Texas appoint at least one Representative to the
State Highway and Public Transportation Commission from the Dallas-Fort
Worth Metroplex.
Section 3. A copy of this resolution shall be forwarded to the
Governor of the State of Texas and to the State Highway and Public
Transportation Commission.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 18TH DAY OF
MARCH, 1985.
D-.'~AM PLE~ MAYOR
Attest:
3AI~ GADD~ CITY SECRETARY
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