R-3649-3-19 RESOLUTION NO.3649-3-19
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN
COUNTY, TEXAS, REQUESTING THE MEMBERS OF THE 86TH LEGISLATIVE
SESSION OF THE STATE OF TEXAS SUPPORT LEGISLATION THAT
PROVIDES STEWARDSHIP,HEALTH AND WELL BEING,AND CONNECTIVITY
FOR LOCAL AND STATE PARKS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS,the Texas communities, counties, and State protect and enhance the investments in all parks and
open spaces providing stewardship; and,
WHEREAS, supporting conservation of open space and making public lands accessible for public use by
supporting the sporting goods sales tax and the land and water conservation fund; and,
WHEREAS, supporting water and natural resources through conservation, presentation and the rights to
access nature,the outdoors and recreational amenities; and,
WHEREAS, increasing physical activity and improving health and wellness by utilizing parks and recreation
amenities and services; and,
WHEREAS, political subdivisions throughout the State of Texas depend on funding for services and
programs that ensure access for all people to connect to nature and the outdoors; and,
WHEREAS, creating a livable, safe, and responsible community by supporting safe recreational amenities,
pathways and trails; and,
WHEREAS, supporting the positive economic impacts of connecting our communities to nature and the
outdoors from the Parks and Recreation industry; and,
WHEREAS, it is the desire of this City Council that a copy of this resolution with appropriate names affixed
be presented to the Governor of Texas and the leadership of the 86th Texas Legislature.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN,
COLLIN COUNTY,TEXAS,THAT:
SECTION 1. Members of the 86th Legislature of Texas seek support of legislation that provides
stewardship,health and well-being,and connectivity for local and state parks.
SECTION 4. This Resolution shall take effect upon its adoption.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN
COUNTY,TEXAS,ON THIS THE 12TH DAY OF MARCH 2019.
APPROVED:
Stephen Terrell,MAYOR
111 ST:
Shelley B. Ge e, RMC,CIT SECRETARY