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RESOLUTION NO. 86-18
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, IN SUPPORT OF THE
DEEPENING AND WIDENING OF THE HOUSTON SHIP CHANNEL
WHEREAS, the Corps of Engineers has proposed the deepening
and widening of the Houston Ship Channel, to facilitate maritime
industry and ship movement in the waterway; and
WHEREAS, the City of La Porte's Industrial District could
be enhanced by improvements which may be made to the Houston
Ship Channel; and
WHEREAS, it is our belief that industrial development and
resource conservation are not mutually exclusive issues.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. That the La Porte City Council hereby expresses
its belief that the widening and deepening of the Houston Ship
Channel and four of its tributary streams would be of significant
benefit to the area.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 23rd day of June, 1986.
CITY OF LA PORTE
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ATTEST:
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City Secretary
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City Attorney