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~RESOLUTION NO. 89-8
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS,
COMMENDING THE BARBOUR'S CUT SEAMEN'S CENTER AND DECLARING THEM TO
BE GOOD WILL AMBASSADORS FOR THE CITY
WHE REAS, the Ba rbou r' s Cut Seamen's Cente r promotes La
Porte by bringing seafarer's into the City for their shopping,
entertainment and spiritual needs; and
WHEREAS,
well-being of the
establishments; and
these
City
seafarers
th rough
have contributed
patronizing local
to the
business
WHEREAS, each year a greater number of ships dock at the
Barbour's Cut Terminal, Bayport Terminal, and other local
terminals, thereby increasing the number of seafarers who visit
our City and neighboring communities; and
WHEREAS, the Barbour's Cut Seamen's Center provides a
means for loeal business and individuals to offer their time,
financial support and services to the benefit of the community;
and
WHEREAS, the City of La Porte directly benefits from the
merchant seamen's purchases from local shops and stores through
increased revenue from sales tax income; and
WHEREAS, the seafarers have greatly contributed to the
local economy by the purchase of goods and services from local
merchants; and
WHEREAS, the Barbour's Cut Seamen's Center volunteers
have spent many hours ministering to the needs of seafarers from
allover the world; and
WHEREAS, the Barbour's Cut Seamen's Center volunteers
act as good will ambassadors for the City of La Porte.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF LA PORTE
Section 1. That the Barbour's Cut Seamen's Center be
commended on the activities they provide for seafarers, and that
they encourage their volunteers to continue to maintain the
excellent services they perform.
Section 2. That the Barbour's Cut Seamen's Center be
officially recognized as GOOD WILL AMBASSADORS for the City of La
Porte and surrounding communities.
Seetion ~. This resolution shall be in effect from and
after its date of passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 5th day of July, 1989.
CITY OF LA PORTE
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