HomeMy WebLinkAbout030796 RES - 03/29/2016 RESOLUTION HONORING THE COASTAL BEND COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
ON ITS 50th ANNIVERARY
WHEREAS, The Coastal Bend Council of Governments is a volunteer association of local
governments, including 32 cities and 11 counties, and other public and private entities; and
WHEREAS, the Coastal Bend Council of Governments is one of 24 regional COGs serving the
State of Texas which were authorized by the Texas Regional Planning Act of 1965; and
WHEREAS, the Coastal Bend Council of Governments was formed in March 1966 to provide a
cost-effective way to plan, coordinate and implement regional projects and provide technical
assistance within the region; and
WHEREAS, the Coastal Bend Council of Governments is a designated Area Agency on Aging,
an Economic Development District, a designated water quality management agency and provides
regional solid waste management planning, coordination, and implementation of projects; and
WHEREAS, the Coastal Bend Council of Governments also delivers Criminal Justice services,
Emergency Communications (9-1-1)planning and implementation, and Department of
Homeland Security services; and
WHEREAS, numerous advisory committees are integral to the program work performed by the
Coastal Bend Council of Governments; and
WHEREAS, the Coastal Bend Council of Governments is staffed by approximately 25 dedicated
individuals, many of whom have devoted decades to the mission and goals of the Council of
Governments, including four employees who have a combined 175 years of experience - John
Buckner(45 years), Frank Garcia(43 years), Richard Bullock (43 years), and Betty Lamb (43
years).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Corpus Christi hereby honor the
Coastal Bend Council of Governments on its 50th anniversary and express its sincere
appreciation to Coastal Bend Council of Governments and its dedicated employees for their
years of public service and extend best wishes for continued success in their important work; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the
Coastal Bend Council of Governments as an expression of high regard by the City of Corpus
Christi.
Adopted this the 29th day of March, 2016.
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ATTEST: THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
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Rebecca Huerta Nelda Martinez
City Secretary Mayor
Corpus Christi, Texas Corpus Christi, TX
The above resolution was passed by the following vote:
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