HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2007-17 RESOLUTION NO. R2007-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FRIENDSWOOD RECOMMENDING THE APPOINTMENT OF NANCY
EDMONSON TO POSITION 8 OF THE FREIGHT RAIL DISTRICT FOR
HARRIS AND FORT BEND COUNTIES.
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WHEREAS, the concurrent order creating the Freight Rail District specifies one position
(Position 8) shall be appointed by the Mayors who are members of the Harris County Mayors'
and Councils' Association; and
WHEREAS, Nancy Edmonson is in the transportation business and has extensive
experience with transportation planning, financing, and analysis within the greater Houston area;
and
WHEREAS, Nancy Edmonson's technical expertise in transportation combined with her
public sector experience as Mayor of Shoreacres will enable her to best balance the needs of the
communities and the freight rail system users; and
WHEREAS, this District was created to provide a mechanism for integrating the freight
rail system into the transportation infrastructure of the region in a way that serves the economic
needs of industry while ensuring community concerns are addressed as well. In addition, this
district also has the mandate to look at the future of commuter rail for our region; and
WHEREAS, Nancy Edmonson's experience with public transportation over the past 20
years will allow her to positively contribute to this critical subject;
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD,
TEXAS:
That the governing body of the City of Friendswood nominates Nancy Edmonson to
serve in Position 8 of the Board of Directors of the new Freight Rail District for Harris and Fort
Bend Counties.
PASSED,APPROVED,AND RESOLVED this 16tb day of April,2007.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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De oris McKenzie, T
City Secretary