HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 05-036 RESOLUTION NO. 05-036
WHEREAS, freshwater inflows to Sabine Lake are important to commercial and
recreational fishermen, bird watchers and other citizens living and working in Beaumont,
Jefferson County and surrounding areas; and,
WHEREAS, the sport fishing industry makes a tremendous contribution to the
economy of Southeast Texas through the tourism it attracts; and,
WHEREAS,the commercial fishing industry provides many jobs in Southeast Texas
and supplies fresh fish to local restaurants and markets around the area; and,
WHEREAS, Jefferson County is an international birding destination because of the
tremendous diversity of birds occurring here; and,
WHEREAS, the sport and commercial fishing industries, bird watching, and other
nature-related tourism activities help support a variety of businesses in Beaumont and
Jefferson County, including hotels and restaurants,tourguide operators, marinas and boat
dealers, fishing equipment and supply outlets, bait dealers and fish houses; and,
WHEREAS, sport and commercial fishing and other tourism industries can be
harmed by the failure to ensure that sufficient freshwater flows reach the Sabine Lake
system.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
THAT the City of Beaumont, Texas, does hereby respectfully urge Senator Kyle Janek,
Senator Tommy Williams, Representative Allan Ritter, and Representative Joseph
Deshotel to develop and enact legislation to protect freshwater inflows.
PASSED BY THE CITY,-.0 of the City of Beaumont this the 8th day of February,
2005. � , 1, w '7
M4 pr Evelyn M. Lord -.
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