HomeMy WebLinkAboutR03-116RESOLUTION R03-116
A RESOLUTION URGING THE TEXAS CONGRESSIONAL
DELEGATION TO SUPPORT PROVIDING FUNDING FOR
PRESIDENT BUSH'S $3.5 BILLION FIRST RESPONDER
INITIATIVE DURING THE 108TH SESSION OF CONGRESS
WHEREAS, the 107th Congress passed legislation creating the Department of
Homeland Security; and
WHEREAS, the legislation creating the new department did not provide funding
for President Bush's $3.5 Billion First Responder Initiative; and
WHEREAS, the First Responder Initiative was intended to provide funding to
help cities provide planning, training, equipment and other resources to meet the
challenges of preparing for and responding to terrorist attacks; and
WHEREAS; Texas cities have been required to spend millions in additional
monies to implement heightened security measures since September 11, 2001;
and
WHEREAS, Texas cities are experiencing severe budget shortfalls because of
their new homeland security functions and the downturn in the economy;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City of Plainview that the City
strongly encourages members of the Texas Congressional delegation to actively
support passage of an appropriations bill that includes the $3.5 billion First
Responder Initiative to provide money for all Texas cities to help cities pay for
some of the resources needed to meet the cities' new responsibilities for
homeland security.
Passed and approved this 28th day of January, 2003.
Belinda Hinojosa, City Sec~)~ary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
L
Wally Hat~, City Attorney
Resolution R03-116
Homeland Security
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