R-1675-1-99RESOLUTION NO. 1675-1-99(R)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS,
REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF TEXAS DEVELOP A
MAJOR LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FOR THE 76cs LEGISLATIVE SESSION TO
PROMOTE AND ENHANCE THE INTEGRATED STATE RECREATION AND
PARKS SYSTEM; REQUESTING THE 76m LEGISLATURE PROVIDE
ADEQUATE FUNDING FOR THE INTEGRATED STATE RECREATION AND
PARKS SYSTEM; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
WHEREAS, the recreation and park system under the jurisdiction of municipalities, counties, regions and
the state forms a valuable network of opportunities for Texans; and
WHEREAS, providing recreational opportunities to youth has been shown to decrease the rate of juvenile
crime; and
WHEREAS, providing a system of parks with opportunities for recreation and exercise leads to a healthier
population; and
WHEREAS, the quantity and quality of park and recreation facilities provides an incentive for economic
development; and
' WHEREAS, conservation and preservation of cultural and natural resources in a park system provides an
educational opportunity for current and future generations of residents and visitors to an area; and
WHEREAS, juvenile crime prevention, public health, economic development, and education represent key
elements in the quality of life of the community and promotion of strong family values; and
WHEREAS, the Governor of Texas has within his "Vision for Texas" recognized the importance of
quality of life and strong family values; and
WHEREAS, additional funds from the state for the promotion and enhancement of the integrated state park
and recreation system are sorely needed; and
WHEREAS, additional funds for support of community based outdoor outreach programs to integrate
youth into constructive activities in the outdoors are sorely needed; and
WHEREAS, increasing population and changing demographics within the population present a significant
development challenges for the providers of parks and recreation facilities to insure adequacy and relevancy
of facilities;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN,
COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS THAT: that a copy of this resolution with appropriate names affixed be
presented to the Governor of Texas and the leadership of the 76a' Texas Legislature.
SECTION 1: That the CITY OF ALLEN calls upon the Governor of Texas to develop a major legislative
initiative for the 7616 Legislative Session that will promote and enhance the integrated state recreation and
parks system.
SECTION 2: That the CITY OF ALLEN calls upon the 7B" Texas Legislature, meeting in regular
session in 1999, to provide adequate funding for the integrated state recreation and parks system to reach its
full potential as an enhancement to the quality of life and a promoter of family values within the
community.
SECTION 3: That the CITY OF ALLEN calls upon the 76s Texas Legislature, meeting in regular
session in 1999, to provide adequate funding for the integrated state recreation and parks system to meet the
future needs and demands of the citizens of the state of Teras.
SECTION 4: That the CITY OF ALLEN provide a copy of this resolution with appropriate names
affixed to the Governor of Texas and the leadership of the 7& Texas Legislature.
SECTION 5: This resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage by the CITY OF
ALLEN CITY COUNCIL.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TBE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN
COUNTY, TEXAS, ON THIS THE 21ST DAY OF JANUARY, 1999.
APPROVED:
Stephen Terrell, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JuKly Mo n, CMC, CITY SECRETARY
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