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RESOLUTION
AFFIRMING COMMITMENT BY CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS TO
INCLUSION AND ACCEPTING THE INVITATION TO JOIN THE
PARTNERSHIP FOR WORKING TOWARD INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES.
WHEREAS, The City of Corpus Christi, Texas is committed to inclusion as a
fundamental aspect of our community, and
WHEREAS, cities and towns are the best places to make inclusiveness an everyday
priority: and
WHEREAS, local elected officials can and should lead the way forward in making
inclusiveness a priority in America's cities and towns; and
WHEREAS, the National League of Cities has designed the Partnership for Working
Toward Inclusive Communities to support cities and towns in their commitment to
inclusion; and
MEREAS, the National League of Cities and its members believe an inclusive
community promotes equal opportunity and fairness; and
WHEREAS, the National League of Cities and its members believe an inclusive
community promotes citizen participation and engagement; and
WHEREAS, National League of Cities President Jim Hunt, Councilmember, Clarksburg,
West Virginia, has invited local officials to join the Partnership for Working Toward
Inclusive Communities and to make a commitment to building more inclusive
communities in their own cities and towns.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS THAT:
SECTION 1. The City of Corpus Christi hereby affirms its commitment to inclusion as a
fundamental aspect of our community. pledges active efforts to seek to achieve that
goal. and urges all citizens of Corpus Christi to join together to support this effort.
SECTION 2. The City of Corpus Christ accepts the invitation to join the Partnership for
Working Toward Inclusive Communities.
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Armando Chapa
City Secretary
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ED 16 August 2006
Doyle Curtis
Chief, Administrative Law Section
Senior Assistant City Attorney
For City Attorney
Corpus Christi, Texas
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CITY. CORP CHRISTI
H nry Garr tt
Mayor
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The above resolution was passed by the following vote:
Henry Garrett.
Brent Chesney
Melody Cooper
Jerry Garcia
WNliam Kelly
Rex A. Kinnison
John E Marez
Jesse Noyola
Mark Scott 4,1
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