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JOINT RESOLUTION
Whereas the County of Lubbock has experienced continuous growth
both in the City of Lubbock and the suburban areas around the City,
and
Whereas development within these suburban areas has been served by
individual or subdivision water and sanitary systems and not by state
or city approved systems; and
Whereas the health of all citizens within the city and the adjoining sub-
urbs is of major concern to the County and City of Lubbock; NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSIONERS COURT OF THE COUNTY OF LUBBOCK
AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
That the Legislature of the State of Texas be and is hereby requested to
enact general legislation for all cities and counties or special legislat
for the cities and counties in the population bracket with Lubbock County
which will establish safeguards for these suburban citizens to prevent
possible contamination of water systems by setting forth requirements
for individual and subdivision water supplies; establishing enforceable
standards for sanitation facilities and sewage disposal; directing in-
spection and enforcement of these requirements by the appropriate state,
county or local authority;
That copies of this Joint Resolution be sent to the Governor of the
State of Texas, Lieutenant Governor, Speaker of the House of Representa-
tives and members of the Lubbock and surrounding area delegation in the
Texas Senate and the House of Representatives urging all such elected
officials to support such legislation in the interest of the health,
safety and continued growth of our suburban areas in the State of
Texas.
Passed by the Commissioners Court of the County of Lubbock, Texas this
6th day of March, 1972.
ATTfiST;,
RODRICK L.
Passed by the City Council of Lubbock this 24th o
ATTE
Lavetiia Lowe, City ecretary-Treasurer .
AS TO FORM:
February, 1972.
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