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CITY OF LA PORTE
RESOLUTION 2007-18
To express the City of La Porte's support for federal efforts to establish the Buffalo Bayou
Heritage area: Energy Capital of the World.
WHEREAS:
. The area beginning at Shepherd Drive in west Houston, Texas-commonly known as
the Buffalo Bayou- extending along the Houston Ship channel and ending at the
Fred Hartman Bridge in Baytown, Texas made a unique contribution to the cultural,
political, and industrial development of the United States.
. The Buffalo Bayou is distinctive as the first spine of modern industrial development
in Texas and one of the first along the Gulf of Mexico coast.
. The Buffalo Bayou played a significant role in the execution of the Battle of San
Jacinto and the struggle for Texas independence.
. The Buffalo Bayou developed a prosperous and productive shipping industry that
contributed to formation of the modern day Houston Ship Channel and the
development of the Port of Houston, which today is the United States' first largest
port in terms of foreign tonnage.
. The Buffalo Bayou led in the development of Texas petrochemical industry that
made the communities witbin the service region of the Economic Alliance Houston
Port Region the center of the early oil boom in America.
· There is a need for assistance for the preservation of the Buffalo and the promotion
of the Houston Ship Channel as a system for transportation, industry, and
commerce.
· Congress, in 2002, enacted legislation (PL 107-337) authorizing the National Park
Service (NPS) to study the suitability and feasibility of establishing a Buffalo Bayou
National Heritage Area.
· The purpose of a National heritage Area is to provide federal recognition to and to
highlight the Buffalo Bayou, the Houston Ship Channel and the historic contribution
to the nation and its economic development 15 community members of the
Economic Alliance Houston Port Region.
· No federal and protection or additional federal restrictions are provided by a
National Heritage Area designation.
THEREFORE, let it be resolved on this day of October 22, 2006 that the City of La Porte,
Texas, supports including our area within the Buffalo Bayou National Heritage Area in
order to promote the area's contribution to America's historic and economic
development.
Approved: ~L~
Mayor Alton E. Porter
Attest: /IVJatf/LL iPtf.'
~a A. Gillett, City Secre ary
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Gillett, Martha
From:
Jan Lawler [jan@allianceportregion.com]
Saturday, October 13,200710:13 AM
Chuck Pinto (Seabrook); David Stall (Shoreacres); Jack Maner (Jacinto City); Jennie
(Morgan's Point); John Cooper (Galena Park); Joerns, John; Ron Crabtree (Deer Park);
William Eisen (Pearland); tspires@cLpasadena.tx.us; Porter, Alton; Jack Douglass-Mayor Pro
Tem; Jayo Washington; Jayo Washington; Joe Soto (South Houston); Kristian (City of
Pearland's Temp. Assistant); Maricela Barrera (City of South Houston); Gillett, Martha; Mayor
Barrett (City of Galena Park); Mayor Mike Jackson (City of Jacinto City); Michelle Glasier (City
of Seabrook); Peggy Arisco (City of Morgan's Point); Robin Riley; Harris, Sharon; Stephen
DonCarlos; Susan Lunsford; Tom Reid; Wayne Riddle
Subject: Buffalo Bayou Heritage Area Resolution
Attachments: Buffalo Bayou Heritage Area October 10_2006.doc
Sent:
To:
Dear Mayors and City Managers,
As you will recall, we are supporting Congressman Green's outstanding initiative to have our ship channel
designated as a National Heritage Area. This will bring distinction to our heritage similar to what has been done
for the Automobile Industry in Detroit. The ship Channel (Buffalo Bayou) will be highlighted for two themes:
"Energy Capital of America and the World" and also the birthplace of the Texas Republic (which shaped U.S.
history.)
The National Parks Service is collecting feedback from the communities to better ensure we are successful before
Congress on this endeavor.
Our request to you: It will have strong impact if we could forward a resolution of support from each of our cities. If
you have not already done so, would you consider passing a support resolution from your city? A template (our
own Economic Alliance Board of Directors) is attached. We need to do this prior to the end of this month if at all
possible.
If you will send your resolution to our office, we will bundle together and get to the right spot. If you already
passed a resolution, would you mind sending a copy of it to us as well so we ensure all our communities are
processed. Giving it to them twice won't hurt at all.
Thank you for you consideration of this request. If you have any questions just call me at 281-867-1112.
Thank you!
Jan
10/15/2007
EconO~lIiance
Houston Port Region
A RESOLUTION
To express the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region's support for federal efforts to establish the
Buffalo Bayou Heritage Area: Energy Capital of the World.
WHEREAS:
. The area beginning at Shepherd Drive in west Houston, Texas - commonly known as the Buffalo
Bayou - extending along the Houston Ship Channel and ending at the Fred Hartman Bridge in
Baytown, Texas made a unique contribution to the cultural, political, and industrial development
of the United States.
. The Buffalo Bayou is distinctive as the first spine of modem industrial development in Texas
and one of the first along the Gulf of Mexico coast.
. The Buffalo Bayou played a significant role in the execution of the Battle of San Jacinto and the
struggle for Texas independence.
. The Buffalo Bayou developed a prosperous and productive shipping industry that contributed to
formation of the modem day Houston Ship Channel and the development of the Port of Houston,
which today is the United States' first largest port in terms of foreign tonnage.
. The Buffalo Bayou led in the development of Texas' petrochemical industry that made the
communities within the service region of the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region the center
of the early oil boom in America.
· There is a need for assistance for the preservation of the Buffalo Bayou and the promotion of the
Houston Ship Channel as a system for transportation, industry, and commerce.
· Congress, in 2002, enacted legislation (PL 107-337) authorizing the National Park Service (NPS)
to study the suitability and feasibility of establishing a Buffalo Bayou National Heritage Area.
· The purpose of a National Heritage Area is to provide federal recognition to and highlight the
Buffalo Bayou, the Houston Ship Channel and the historic contribution to the nation and its
economic development 15 community members of the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region.
· No federal land protection or additional federal restrictions are provided by a National Heritage
Area designation.
THEREFORE, let it be resolved on this day of October 18, 2006 that the Economic Alliance
Houston Port Region supports including our area within the Buffalo Bayou National Heritage Area
in order to promote the area's contribution to America's historic and economic development;
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,:
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Mr. Jimmy Burke
President/CEO - Jan Lawler
Call 832-864-4020 for more information