HomeMy WebLinkAbout020614 RES - 03/07/1989RESOLUTION
REQUESTING THE TEXAS LEGISLATURE TO APPROPRIATE
SUFFICIENT FUNDING FOR THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON THE
ARTS TO MAINTAIN OR INCREASE THE LEVEL OF
FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR LOCAL ARTS ACTIVITIES.
Whereas, the
financial support
Christi, and
Texas Commission on the Arts has provided
for eighteen arts organizations in Corpus
Whereas, the arts
additional resources, and
financial support, and
Whereas, the public
organizations being supported need
other arts organizations also need
funds allocated for arts support have
contributed to the growth and development of the arts in Corpus
Christi providing for a better quality of life for Corpus Christi
citizens, and
Whereas, on February 16, 1989, the House Cultural and
Historical Resources Committee met and accepted the Oversight
Committee's recommendation that the Texas Commission on the Arts
be funded at the $6.7 million level, which is level two of four
alternatives considered, and reducing the present level of the
financial assistance program by $100,000, and
Whereas, a reduction in funding support will adversely
affect the continued development of arts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the Texas Legislature is requested and
encouraged to appropriate sufficient funds to maintain or
increase the financial assistance program of the Texas Commission
on the Arts.
Section `. That the City Secretary is directed to send
copies of this resolution to members of the local delegation.
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ATTEST:
City Secretary
APPROVED: 264/( DAY OF
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HAL GEORGE, CITY ATTORNEY
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THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Corpus Christi, Texas
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The above resolution was passed by the following vote:
Betty N. Turner
David Berl anga , Sr.
Leo Guerrero
Clif Moss
Bill Pruet
Mary Rhodes
Frank Schwi ng , Jr.
Mary Pat Slavik
Linda Strong
99.066.01
Act nit,
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