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RESOLUTION NO. 86-25
WHEREAS, the Texas Legislature acted in a Special Session in
the summer of 1984 to address a crisis caused by the deterioration
of the 72,000 mile state highway system; and
WHEREAS, years of neglect resulted in Texas having more
obsolete and substandard roads and bridges than any other state;
and
WHEREAS, lack of state highway funding made it impossible for
the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation to
adequately maintain and expand roads to serve increasing numbers
of vehicles; and
WHEREAS, the state's deteriorating highway network threatened
the safety, economic health, and quality of life of every Texas;
and
WHEREAS, the Texas Legislature acted with courage and wisdom
to address the highway funding crisis by increasing fees and taxes
paid the Texas highway users; and
WHEREAS, all of the increase in state highway funds came from
increases in the state motor fuel tax, vehicle registration fees,
and vehicle sales tax; and
WHEREAS, Texas highway users supported these increases in
fees and taxes with the understanding that revenues would be used
to maintain and improve their roads; and
WHEREAS, the diversion of revenues from fees and taxes paid
by highway users from the State Highway Fund to general revenues
is a breach of faith; and
WHEREAS, Texas voters have consistently supported the concept
that those who use the highways should pay for them.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS
That we hereby ask the members of the Texas Senate and Texas
House of Representatives to honor the commitment made in the 1984
Special Session of the Legislature to repair and improve the
state's highways. Essential highway imp~ovement funds must not be
diverted to other uses. Projects to prevent traffic accidents,
reduce congestion, and improve mobility of all Texans must be
completed without delay.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 11th day of August, 1986.
CITY OF LA PORTE
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Norman L. Malone, Mayor
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City Secretary