HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 86-16 RESOLUTION...rqo. 86-16
TO THE TEXAS LEGISLATURE...
WHEREAS, the Texas Legislature acted in a Special Session in the summer of 1984 to address a crisis caused by the
deterioration of the 72,000 mile state highway system; and
WHEREAS, years of neglect resulted in Texas having more obsolete and substandard roads and bridges than any other
state; and
WHEREAS, lack of state highway funding made it impossible for the State Department of Highways and Public
Transportation to adequately maintain and expand roads to serve increasing numbers of vehicles; and
WHEREAS, the state's deteriorating highway network threatened the safeO', economic health, and quality of life of
every Texan; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Legislature acted with courage and wisdom to address the highway funding crisis by increasing
fees and taxes paid by Texas highway users; and
WHEREAS, all of the increase in state highway funds came from increases in the state motor fuel tax, vehicle registra.
tion fees, and vehicle sales tax; and
WHEREAS, Texas highway users supported these increases in fees and taxes with the understanding that revenues
would be used to maintain and improve their roads; and
WHEREAS, the diversion of revenues .from fees and taxes paid by highu'ay users .from the State Highway Fund to
general revenues is a breach of faith; and
WHEREAS, Texas rotors have consistently supported the concept that those who use the highways should pay for them,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that we hereby ask the members of the Texas Senate and Texas House of
Representatives to honor the commitment made in the 1984 Special Session of the Legislature to repair and improve the
state's highways. Essential highway improvement funds must not be diverted to other uses. Projects to prevent traffic ac-
cidents, reduce congestion, and improve mobility of all Texans must be completed without delay.
Adopted this ~ ~ ~ day of ~ 1986 by
Attestgti~py: . ~
Patti A. Hicks, Cit~ 5ecYetary ( /IJarr/F' D.'-~J-aTh-ple, -Mayor