HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 97-12 � �
RESOLUTION NO. R97-12
A RESOLUTION CANVASSING THE RETURNS AND DECLARING THE
RESULTS OF THE GENERAL ELECTION HELD ON MAY 3, 1997, FOR
THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING A MAYOR AND TWO (2)
COUNCILMEMBERS TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FRIENDSWOOD.
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WHEREAS, a general election was held in the City of Friendswood, Texas, on May 3,
1997, for the purpose of electing a Mayor and two (2) Councilmembers; and
WHEREAS, said election was duly and legally held in conformity with the election laws
of the State of Texas, and the results of said election have been verified and returned by the
proper judges and clerks; and
WHEREAS, it appears that a total of 3716 votes were cast in such election; now,
therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS:
Section 1. The facts and matters set forth in the preamble of this Resolution are
hereby found to be true and correct.
Section 2. The official canvass of the returns of the general election held on May 3,
1997, reflects that the following named persons received the number of votes set opposite their
names in the respective positions to be filled:
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Candidate Votes Received
Janis Lowe 1165
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Harold L. Whitaker 2494
Walter Champion 51
Councilmember - Position No. 1
Candidate Votes Received
Kitten Hajecate 2321
Councilmember - Position No. 3
Candidate Votes Received
W. Chris Peden 1630
Tom Manison 1925
Section 3. The official canvass of the returns of the general election held on May 3,
1997, reflects that the following persons were duly elected to the respective positions shown:
Mapor
Harold L. Whitaker
Councilmember - Position No. 1
Kitten Hajecate
Councilmember - Position No. 3
Tom Manison
PASSED, APPROVED, AND RESOLVED this 5th day of �y , 1997.
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Evelyn . Newman
Mayor
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ATTEST:
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Deloris McKenzie, T C
City Secretary
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