HomeMy WebLinkAbout20138 RES - 12/29/1987A RESOLUTION
EXPRESSING THE CITY'S DESIRE TO HOST THE AMERICAN BOWLING
CONGRESS TOURNAMENT IN 1992, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO SET ASIDE $50,000 PER YEAR FOR FOUR YEARS SUBJECT
TO APPROPRIATION.
WHEREAS, the American Bowling Congress is a national organization for
the promotion of bowling with thousands of members throughout the United States;
and
WHEREAS, the American Bowling Congress is presently considering Corpus
Christi and three other cities to host its annual National Tournament in 1992;
and
WHEREAS, if Corpus Christi is chosen as host, approximately 37,400
bowlers and family members will visit the City over a 110 day period, spending
approximately $19,925,000, and the American Bowling Congress will rent and
utilize the Convention Center and other City facilities, as well as private
facilities; and
WHEREAS, the American Bowling Congress has not held a National
Tournament in Texas since 1957; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Legislature has specifically encouraged local
communities to promote tourism by their activities and use of their own funds;
and
WHEREAS, the sport of bowling provides wholesome exercise, fellowship,
recreation, and entertainment which benefits the public generally, and the sport
of bowling will be significantly enhanced in this community by the hosting of
the American Bowling Congress Tournament; and
WHEREAS, the hosting of the American Bowling Congress Tournament will
provide and enhance employment and economic activity in this area; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds as a fact that many and various public
purposes will be materially promoted and enhanced by the hosting of the 1992
American Bowling Congress Tournament including, but not limited to, tourism, the
sport of bowling, sports and recreation generally, exercise, fellowship,
recreation, wholesome community activities, employment, and economic activities;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, wishes to express
its strong desire to host the 1992 American Bowling Congress Tournament and is
committed to ensuring that the tournament is a success.
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SECTION 2. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to set aside
and deposit $50,000 per year for four years in a local bank, upon acceptance of
the City's bid by the American Bowling Congress, subject to appropriation.
These funds, including interest, will be presented to the American Bowling
Congress prior to the beginning of the 1992 tournament.
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THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
APPROVED: Is DAY OF ice%', 194; -7
HAL GEORGE, CITY ATTORNEY
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, 1981
The above resolution was passed by the following vote:
Betty N. Turner
David Berlanga, Sr.
Leo Guerrero
Clif Moss
Bill Pruet
Mary Rhodes
Mary Pat Slavik
Linda Strong
99.066.01
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