HomeMy WebLinkAbout024764 RES - 02/12/2002RESOLUTION
IN SUPPORT OF MAINTAINING THE MEXICAN CONSULATE OFFICE
IN CORPUS CHRISTI
WHEREAS, the Mexican Consulate Office has been in Corpus Christi, Texas for approximately
100 years;
WHEREAS, the Mexican Consulate has served thousands of residents in Corpus Christi and
surrounding Coastal Bend Region, a region which consists of 12 counties and 33 cities;
WHEREAS, the Mexican Consulate performs vital services for Mexican nationals who are in this
country;
WHEREAS, the Mexican Consulate assists citizens of other nations who wish to travel to Mexico;
WHEREAS, closure of the local Mexican Consulate Office would have an adverse impact on the
Mexican nationals and citizens of other nations who live in Corpus Christi and surrounding Coastal
Bend Region, who need assistance of the consulate office;
WHEREAS, the nearest Mexican Consulate Office is located 145 miles away in Brownsville, or
150 miles away in San Antonio;
WHEREAS, the Mexican Consulate has worked to improve business opportunities between Corpus
Christi and Mexico, and
WHEREAS, the Mexican Consulate is a vital connection for the promotion of stronger economic
trade and tourism ties between Corpus Christi and our neighboring country of Mexico consistent
with both nations' policy established in NAFTA;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRIST1, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas strongly supports
maintaining the Mexican Consulate Office in Corpus Christi and respectfully requests that the
Mexican Consulate Office be allowed to remain open in Corpus Christi, Texas so that its vital
services can continue for our mutual benefit.
SECTION 2. That a copy of this Resolution be sent to local, state, and federal representatives, and
to officials of the Mexican government.
ATTEST:
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
City Secretary
Mayor
024764
Legal form approved
James R. Bray, Jr.
City Attorney
,2002;
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Lisa Aguilar
Assistant City Attorney
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The above resolution was passed by the following vote:
Samuel L. Neal, Jr.
Brent Chesney
Javier D. Colmenero
Henry Garrett
Bill Kelly
Rex A. Kinnison
Jesse Noyola
John Longoria
Mark Scott
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