HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 01-251 RESOLUTION NO. 01-251
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BEAUMONT:
WHEREAS, the State of Texas has one of the fastest growth rates of any state in
the country, is now the second most populous state and is growing at twice the national
average; and,
WHEREAS,Texas' population has doubled since 1960 and its growth rate will likely
result in 30-33 million people claiming Texas as their home by 2025; and
WHEREAS, 70% of all NAFTA trade traffic travels through Texas, and this trade is
conveyed by many modes including roadway, rail, maritime and aviation, all of which
require adequate and appropriate surface transportation infrastructure to ensure the safe
and efficient movement of people and goods; and,
WHEREAS, since implementation of the north American Free Trade Agreement
(NAFTA), the State of Texas has experienced a significant increase in international trade
that has diversified the economy and lowered susceptibility to domestic economic
downturns; and,
WHEREAS, Texas' massive population growth and dramatic increase in
international trade has significantly increased congestion levels and travel times on Texas'
international trade corridors and throughout Texas, creating dangerously overcrowded
conditions while placing significantly increasing demands on the resources used to build
and maintain highways throughout the state; and,
WHEREAS, the Legislature and the Governor have seized the moment and have
furthered our war on congestion by creating necessary and appropriate funding methods
to make much needed resources available to mitigate congestion and enhance mobility;
and,
WHEREAS, the voters of Texas will have the opportunity to create the Texas
Mobility Fund at the general election on November 6, 2001 by voting in favor of Proposition
15; and,
WHEREAS, it is necessary for all Texas cities and counties and indeed all regions
of Texas to strongly support the Governor and the Legislature in the historic passage of
Proposition 15.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
THAT the City of Beaumont endorses, supports and encourages the passage of
Proposition 15 and encourages all Texas voters to cast their votes in favor of this much-
needed proposition.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 23rd day of
October, 2001.
- Mayor Pro Tem Guy N. Goodson -