HomeMy WebLinkAbout025179 RES - 01/28/2003RESOLUTION
ENCOURAGING THE TEXAS CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO
SUPPORT FUNDING FOR PRESIDENT BUSH'S $3.5 BILLION FIRST
RESPONDER INITIATIVE DURING THE 108TH SESSION OF
CONGRESS
WHEREAS, the 107th Congress passed legislation creating the Department of
Homeland Security; and
WHEREAS, the legislation creating the new department did not provide funding for
President Bush's $3.5 billion First Responder Initiative; and
WHEREAS, the First Responder Initiative was intended to provide funding to help cities
pay for planning, training, equipment, and other resources to meet the challenges of
preparing for and responding to terrorist attacks; and
WHEREAS, Texas cities have been required to spend millions of dollars to implement
heightened security measures since September 11, 2001; and
WHEREAS, many Texas cities are experiencing severe budget shortfalls;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the City of Corpus Christi strongly encourages members of the
Texas Congressional delegation to actively support passage of an appropriations bill
that includes the $3.5 billion First Responder Initiative to provide funds to help cities pay
for some of the resources needed to meet the cities' new responsibilities for homeland
security.
ATTEST:
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
Mayor
APPROVED: 23rd day of January, 2003.
James R. Bray Jr.
City Attorney
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The above resolution was passec[ by the following vote:
Samuel L. Neal, Jr.
Brent Chesney
Javier D. Colmenero
Henry Garrett
Bill Kelly
Rex A. Kinnison
John Longoria
Jesse Noyola
Mark Scott
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