HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 00-197 RESOLUTION NO. �JO / 9�
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas is committed to
preserving our historical and natural resources to ensure that all citizens will have the
opportunity to enjoy these resources; and,
WHEREAS, the Conservation and Reinvestment Act (CARA) includes programs that
will preserve open spaces, wildlife and historic facilities; and,
WHEREAS, the passage of CARA will provide funds to state and local governments
to aid in the preservation of these resources via the reinvestment of Outer Continental
Shelf oil and gas revenues; and,
WHEREAS, the United States House of Representatives passed the Conservation
and Reinvestment Act (H.R. 701) by an overwhelming vote of 315 to 102.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
REQUESTS THAT the United States Senate approve the Conservation and Reinvestment
Act providing state and local governments with funds to preserve the aforementioned
resources.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the day of
2000. -
- Mayor -
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