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. e RESOLUTION 91-02 WHEREAS, the United States Congress has passed the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965. (Public Law 88-578), authorizing the Secretary of the Interior to provide financial assistance to states, and pol itical subdivisions thereof, for outdoor recreation purposes; and WHEREAS, the Texas Legislature has approved the Parks and wildlife Code, Section 13.309 for the purpose of allowing the State of Texas, and its political subdivisions, to participate in the Federal program established under said Public Law 88-578, or such other programs as are hereinafter established by the Federal Government; and WHEREAS, the Texas Legislature has approved the Parks and Wildlife Code, Section 24.005 for the purpose of allowing the political subdivisions of the State of Texas, to participate in the Texas Local Parks, Recreation and Open Space Fund; and WHEREAS, the "Applicant" is fully eligible to receive assistance under these Programs; and WHEREAS, the "Applicant" is desirous of authorizing its administrative staff to represent and act for the "Applicant" in dealing with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department concerning these Programs. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS: That the "Applicant" hereby certifies that they ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE ASSISTANCE UNDER THESE PROGRAMS. That the "Applicant" hereby authorizes and directs its Mayor, Norman L. Malone to represent and act for the "Applicant" in dealing with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the purpose of these programs. Stan Sherwood, Parks and Recreation Director, is hereby officially designated as the Mayor's representative in this regard. That the "Applicant" hereby designates its Mayor, Norman L. Malone as the official authorized to serve as the "Applicant's" fiscal officer to receive grant funds for the purposes of these Programs.