Resolution 00-18
RESOLUTION NO. tltJOO -/6(!C.-)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WYLIE, TEXAS, REQUESTING
THAT THE UNITED STATES SENATE APPROVE THE CONSERVATION AND
REINVENSTMENT ACT, WHICH INCLUDES OVER $236 MILLION PER YEAR IN FUNDING
FOR CONSERVATION PROGRAMS IN THE STATE OF TEXAS.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Wylie, Texas is committed to preserving our
historical and natural resources to ensure that all citizens will have the opportunity to enjoy
these resources; and
WHEREAS, the Conservation and Reinvestment Act (CARA) includes programs that will
preserve open spaces, wildlife and historic facilities; and
WHEREAS, the passage of CARA will provide funds to state and local governments to aid
in the preservation of these resources via the reinvestment of Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas
revenues; and
WHEREAS, The United States House of Representatives passed the Conservation and
Reinvestment Act (RR. 701) by an overwhelming vote of 315 to 102.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WYLIE, TEXAS, request that the Unties States Senate approve the Conservation and
Reinvestment Act providing state and local governments with funds to preserve the
aforementioned resources.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Wylie this 22nd day of
August, 2000.
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