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RESOLUTION NO. 87-14
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE
SUPPORTING THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS TO PORT OF HOUSTON
FACILITIES
WHEREAS, the Port of Houston opened to deep water navigation
in 1914 ushering in a new era for the Houston/Harris County Area
and propelling it into one of the largest metropolitan areas in
the nation; and
WHEREAS, Port of Houston activity today represents $3
billion each year to the economy of Harris County and Texas; and
WHEREAS, more than 32,000 jobs are directly affected by port
activity in this area and another 160,000 jobs are indirectly
affected by said activity throughout the state; and
WHEREAS, the new improvements to Port facilities will
generate an estimated 1,200 construction jobs; and
WHEREAS, these improvements, once in place, will generate
about 500 new jobs annually in the area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS
Tha t the City of La Porte hereby supports the proposed
improvements to Port of Houston facilities.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 28th day of September, 1987.
CITY OF LA PORTE
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