Resolution 76-77-03-03
RESOLUTION NO. 76-77-3-3
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WYLIE, TEXAS, EXPRESSING
THEIR SUPPORT OF THE HIGHWAY FUNDING PROPOSAL MADE BY THE GOVERNOR OF
TEXAS.
WHEREAS, The highway system in the State of Texas is among the finest to
be found in the entire United States; and
WHEREAS, our highway system has contributed as much as any other single
factor toward making our State a bright spot in the nation with
respect to new industry and growth; and
WHEREAS, our gasoline sales tax of five cents per gallon is the lowest
in the United States; and
WHEREAS, our highway system cannot be expanded in the rapidly growing
areas of our State by present funding methods; and
WHEREAS, Governor Dolph Briscoe, in his resolve not to increase taxes,
has devised a plan which will provide for adequate maintenance
and construction of much needed extensions to the highway
system without an increase in taxes;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF WYLIE, TEXAS:
That the City of Wylie hereby endorses Governor Dolph Briscoe's
plan of highway funding and recommends to the Senate and House
of Representatives of the Texas Legislature that such plan
be adopted and approved during the 65th Regular Session of the
Texas Legislature, as a minimum method for providing financing
of extensions to the current highway system,
APPROVED this the
P day of
'7?7C<A-Ju
, 1977.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Secretary