HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-1987-01
.
RESOLUTION NO. 87-1
.
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS,
IN SUPPORT OF SENATE BILL NO. 63, RELATING TO THE COMPOSITION AND
APPOINTMENT OF THE PORT COMMISSION AND NAVIGATION BOARD OF THE
PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY OF HARRIS COUNTY
WHEREAS, the economy of the City of La Porte is affected by
the activities of the Port of Houston Authority through its
Barbour's Cut Terminal; and
WHEREAS, legislation has been drafted for introduction at the
next session of the Texas Legislature, in the form of Senate Bill
No. 63, which would increase the membership of the Board of
Commissioners of the Port of Houston Authority from five to seven
members; and
WHEREAS, one of the. positions would be appointed by a
majority of the Harris County Mayors' and Councils' Association,
who would be a resident of a municipality in Harris County that is
located adjacent to the Houston Ship Channel and has a population
of less than 350,000; and
WHEREAS, this Bill would enable the City of La Porte, through
its affiliation with the Harris County Mayors.' and Councils~
Association to have a representative on the Port of Houston
Authority Commission, thus insuring more adequate representation
upon the Board of the Port of Houston Authority by smaller cities
in Harris County than has been had in the past; and
WHEREAS, the Honorable Gene Green, State Senator, has agreed
to sponsor this proposed legislation in the Texas Senate, and the
Honorable Erwin Barton, State Representative, has agreed to
sponsor this proposed legislation in the Texas House of
Representatives.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of La Porte:
Section 1. That the City Council of the City of La Porte
fully supports Senate Bill No. 63.
Section 2. That a certified copy of this Resolution be
transmitted to the Honorable Gene Green, State Senator, to the
Honorable Erwin Barton, State Representative, and to all other
members of the Texas Legislature who represent Harris County,
Texas.
Section 1. This Resolution shall be in effect from and after
its date of passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 12th day of January, 1987.
CITY OF LA PORTE
!1~hr ~/7r../~
Norman L. Malone, Mayor
ATTEST:
(I~~
City Secretary