HomeMy WebLinkAbout6-24-2004-11.13-b - Resolution - 06/24/2004 CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 6-24-200/+-11.13-b
Resolution in Appreciation for the Leadership, Vision, and Dedicated Efforts
of the State of Texas' U.S. House Congressional Member Congressman John
Carter and His Support of the City of College Station's Regional
Transportation Projects and Initiatives
WHEREAS, Congressman John Carter has effectively represented the interests ofU. S. House of
Representatives District 31 and the City of College Station, Texas and has been an
advocate for numerous transportation projects to benefit the City; and
WHEREAS, as a result of his efforts, the City of College Station has taken thc "High Road"
resin'ding its Strategic Transportation Enhancement Program and has consistently
worked to improve transportation awareness, planning, and design ofproiects that
benefit not only the City, but the region, the Slate of Texas, and the nation; and
WHEREAS, due in part to his active involvement and encouragement, the Brazos Valley
Regional Transportation Summit, now in its third year, has continued to grow and
develop as a venue to discuss multi modal transportation issues affecting thc
Re,on and the State; and
WHEREAS, the City of College Station has benefited from his leadership and wisdom along
with the guidance and counsel o£ his extremely capable Staff in Washin~on D.C.
and here in the District 31 office regarding the U.S. House approved fi~nding ofthe
FM 60 (University Drive) Project, as well as his continued support of the Barren
Road Interchange at SH 6, the U.S. Killeen - Bryan/College Station - Houston
high-speed rail corridor extension to the South Central High Speed Rail Cmfidor
and the Texas High Speed Rail and Transportation Corporation (THSRTC); now,
therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION,
TEXAS:
SECTION !.
THAT the City Council hereby expresses its sincere and heartfelt
appreciation and gratitude for the Vision, Leadership, and Dedicated
Effective Efforts of Congressman $ohn Cutter on thc behalf of thc citizens
of the City of College Station, Texas, re~arding the planning,
development, and funding of thc City's numerous regional transportation
related projectS.
SECTION II.
THAT this resolution shall bc circulated to interested parties including the
Texas Congressional Delegation, the Governor of Texas, the Lieutenant
Governor, thc Speaker of the House, m~nbers of the Texas Legislature,
RESOLUTION NO. 6-24-2004-1 I. ~ 3-b Page 2
SECTION IlL
the Texas Transportation Commission, the Executive D/rector of the
Texas D~artment of Transportation. the Bryan-College Station Dig~ric~
Engineer, the media and ethel,.
THAT this resolution shall take effect from and after its final date of
passage, and it is ~cordinEly so ordered.
CONSIDERED AND APPROVED BY College Station City Council. this the
day of June , A.D., 2004.
ATTEST:
Connie Hooks, City Secretary
24th
APPROVED:
APPROVE D: