HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 89-209 R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Governor Clements called for the construction
of additional prison beds in his legislative requests; and,
WHEREAS, the Texas Board of Corrections requested
funding for construction of additional prison beds; and,
WHEREAS, the Texas Legislature appropriated funds for
the construction of additional prison beds; and,
WHEREAS, Senate Joint Resolution 24 was enacted during
the 71st Legislative Session; and,
WHEREAS, SJR 24 proposes an amendment to the Texas
Constitution providing for the issuance of general 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 24 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 BEAUMONT:
THAT the City of Beaumont supports the passage of Proposition No.
8.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Beaumont
encourages its citizens to vote in the November 7, 1989 general
election and to vote "Yes" on Proposition No. 8.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Beaumont
encourages other municipalities in Texas to support efforts in
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favor of Proposition No. 8 and to resolve in support of passage
of Proposition No. 8.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this
the 3 day of October , 1989.
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