HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-24-2005-15.08 - Resolution - 10/24/2005RESOLUTION NO. 10-24-2005-15.08
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, APPROVING
WHEREAS, on June 29, 1956, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the National Interstate and
Defense Highways Act into law, dramatically changing the course of American transportation
history; and
WHEREAS, the Interstate Highway System linked Americans in the 20th Century, making all
sections of our country more accessible, bringing us closer together geographically and as a people,
and promoted economic and social opportunities never before imagined; and
WHEREAS, through this great enterprise, not only was our homeland better protected, but our
economy was strengthened, diversified and energized, and educational opportunities were created
for the American people. Also through this great enterprise we learned the value and the necessity
of transportation infrastructure investment; and
WHEREAS, the Interstate Highway System remains the most definitive example of how investment
in transportation can yield substantial economic development for American cities and communities;
and
WHEREAS, while taking care of the basics, we must pursue novel transportation solutions to
ensure domestic defense, to address a steadily increasing population and to protect the safety of our
mobile citizens; and
WHEREAS, the surface transportation reauthorization bill includes language establishing a National
Surface Transportation Policy Study Commission charged with analyzing the current condition and
future needs of the U.S. surface transportation system; and
WHEREAS, local, regional, state and national advocates of improved transportation must come
together to share their message with the public and with policymakers at all levels for the betterment
of transportation policy; and
WHEREAS, the Eisenhower Protocol, a document formalized on August 12, 2005, at the 8th
Annual Texas Transportation Summit by the City of Irving, Texas, emphasizes the need for strong
public investment and is a declaration of intent to establish a National Multimodal Transportation
Policy that will lead us over the next 50 years; and
WHEREAS, the City of College Station, whose name was derived from the train station located to
the west of the Texas A&M campus in 1877, one year after the inauguration of Texas' first state
institution of higher education, fully supports the need for a commitment to a strong transportation
vision and the establishment of a National Multimodal Transportation Policy as provided in the
Eisenhower Protocol; now, therefore,
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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION,
TEXAS:
PART 1:
That the City Council of College Station hereby confirms its dedication to the
Eisenhower Protocol and the promotion of public multimodal transportation
investment to ensure a strong vision of safety, efficiency and the economic
welfare of all Americans for the next half century. The City pledges to promote
improved public multimodal transportation and to seek out creative and
innovative solutions that will carry the United States during the 21st Century.
Furthermore, the City will follow the example of the leaders who came before us
by pursuing a multimodal transportation network that will promote the social and
economic development of our country. Together, we will shape the future.
PART 2: That the City Council of the City of College Station hereby authorizes the Mayor to
sign the Eisenhower Protocol in support thereof.
PART 3: That this resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage.
ADOPTED this 24th day of October, A.D. 2005.
ATTEST:
APPROVED:
CONNIE HOOKS, City Secretary RON STL 1A, Mayor
APPROVED:
City Attorney
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