HomeMy WebLinkAbout029927 RES - 08/27/2013A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CANDIDACY OF
MAYOR NELDA MARTINEZ FOR THE POSITION OF
PRESIDENT-ELECT OF THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE
WHEREAS, since it was formed in 1913, the Texas Municipal League has been a valuable
advocate for the needs and concerns of cities in the Texas Legislature, the U. S. Congress, and
before agencies and courts, as well as being a forum or the exchange of ideas ong leaders of
Texas cities and towns; and,
WHEREAS, at its annual conference in October 2013, the Texas Municipal League Nominating
Committee will select an individual to fill the role of President-Elect for the 2013/2014 term; and
WHEREAS, that individual will serve in that role until the annual conference in October of 2014
at which point that person will assume the role of Texas Municipal League President until
October of 2015;
WHEREAS, Mayor Martinez' service in that office would raise the awareness of our great City
o assure that the needs of the Coastal Bend and cities across the state are heard in Austin;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi supports the candidacy of
Mayor Nelda Martinez in her bid for the position of President-Elect of the Texas Municipal
League.
SECTION 2. That this resolution shall be effective on and after its adoption.
ATTEST:
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
Armando Chapa Nelda Martinez
City Secretary Mayor
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Corpus Christi, Texas
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The above resolution was passed by the following vote:
Nelda Martinez
Kelley Allen
Rudy Garza
Priscilla Leal
David Loeb
Chad Magill
Colleen McIntyre
Lillian Riojas
Mark Scott
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