HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 89-27 RESOLUTION NUMBER R89-27
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF PROPOSITION N0 . 8
FOR FUNDING CONSTRUCTION OF NEW CORRECTIONAL
FACILITIES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE .
WHEREAS , Governor Clements called for the construction of
additional prison beds in his le�islative requests; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Board of Corrections requested fundin� for
construction of additional prison beds ; and
WHEREAS , the Texas Legislature appropriated funds for the
construction of additional prison beds ;
WHEREAS, Senate Joint Resolution 2� was enaeted during the 71st
Legislative Session; and
WHEREAS, SJR 24 proposes an amendment to the Texas Constitution
providing for the issuance of �eneral 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 , SJR 2� will appear on the November 7 , 1989 general
election ballot as Proposition No . 8 .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FRIENDSWOOD, STATE OF TEXAS:
Section 1 . That the City oF Friendswood supports the passage of
Proposition No. 8 .
Section 2 . That the City of Friendswood encoura�es all of its
citizens ta vote in the November 7 , 1989 general election and to
vote "Yes" on Proposition No . 8 .
Section 3 . That the City of Friendswood encoura�es other
municipalities in Texas to support efforts in favor of
Proposition No . $ and to resolve in support of passage of
Proposition No . 8 .
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 2nd day Octob r 1989 .
ayor Paul W. Schrader
AT S :
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Deloris Archer, CMC
City Secretary