Res 170-89 10/3/1989RESOLUTION NO. /V- 0-
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF PROPOSITION
NO. 8 FOR FUNDING CONSTRUCTION OF NEW
CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES
WHEREAS, Governor Clements called for the construction of
additional prison beds in his legislative requests; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Board of Corrections requested funding for
construction of additional prison beds; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Legislature appropriated funds for the
construction of additional prison beds; and
WHEREAS, Senate Joint Resolution 24 was enacted during the 71st
Legislative Session; and
WHEREAS, SJR 24 proposes an amendment to the Texas Constitution
providing for the issuance of general obligation bonds for acquir-
ing, constructing, or equipping corrections institutions, youth
corrections institutions, statewide law enforcement facilities, and
mental health and mental retardation institutions; and
WHEREAS, SJR 24 will appear on the November 7, 1989 general
election ballot as Proposition No. 8.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. That the City of Wichita Falls supports the
passage of Proposition No. 8.
Section 2. That the City of Wichita Falls encourages its
citizens to vote in the November 7, 1989
general election and to vote "Yes" on
Proposition No. 8.
Section 3 . That the City of Wichita Falls encourages
other municipalities in Texas to support
efforts in favor of Proposition No. 8 and to
resolve in support of passage of Proposition
No. 8.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the -A day of October, 1989 .
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City Clerk