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RESOLUTION 96-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA. PORTE, TEXAS,
SUPPORTING THE SAN JACINTO MONUMENT RESTORATION PROJECT AS A
SIGNlFICANI' HISTORICAL ASSET TO THE CITIZENS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, HARRIS
COUNTY, AND THE CITY OF LA. PORTE, AND IS THEREFORE RECOMMENDED FOR
FUNDING UNDER THE INTERMODAL SURFACE TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT ACI'
OF 1991.
WHEREAS, the San Jacinto Monument has been desiglUlted a National Historic
Engineering Landmark by the Nation Park Service in recognition of its unique and outstanding
architecture and construction, a designation which elevates its status to national ranldng and
prestige,. and
WHEREAS, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, desires to apply to the Texas
Department of Transportation for restoration funds under the provisions of the Intermodal
. Surface Transportation Enhancement Act of 1991, (lSTEA),. and
WHEREAS, the City of La Porte has the authority to pass a resolution in support of
this project under the rules and regulations adopted by the governing Commission of the Texas
Department of Transportation; and
WHEREAS, the City of La Porte recognizes the importance of restoring the San
Jacinto Monument National Engineering Landmark to preserve it for future ,generations; and
WHEREAS, the San Jacinto Monument is an essential attraction to draw visitors to
San Jacinto Battleground State Historical Park and the surrounding communities and is therefore
a vital economic asset to those communities.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City olLa Porte does hereby
ENDORSE the Texas Parks and Wildlife Departments's application for funding under the
Enhancement Program of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Enhancement Act of 1991.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED by action of the City of La Porte on the 18th day
. of March, 1996. .
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ArrEST:
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Sue Lenes, City Secretary
Bob Mclaughlin r Mayor Pro Tern
RESOLUTION "96:"03
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APPROVED:
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Knox ~ Askins, City Attorney