HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 4604 - Support Of Discharge Petition #25, HR 140 US Congress - 09_08_1994Resolution No. 4604
Item No. 36
CityCouncil D— ate 09/ 08 / 94
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, there is currently pending before the House of Representatives a Bill
known as H.R. 140; and
WHEREAS, said Bill provides federal legislation requiring the federal government to
fund mandated federal requirements; and
WHEREAS, Discharge Petition No. 25 has been filed with the House to bring said Bill
before the full House of Representatives for consideration; and
WHEREAS, fourteen members of Congress have joined in requesting consideration of
the Discharge Petition above mentioned; and
WHEREAS, the City Council feels that it is in the best interest of the citizens of the
City of Lubbock that these matters be considered by the Congress of the United States; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to demonstrate its opposition to indirect taxation
of its residents as a result of unfunded federal mandates; NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
SECTION 1. THAT the City Council of the City of Lubbock does hereby support
and urge immediate consideration of Discharge Petition No. 25 pending in the House of
Representatives to force consideration of H.R. 140 by the full Congress of the United States.
SECTION 2. THAT the City Council further wishes to demonstrate its total
opposition to unfunded federal mandates which are a form of indirect taxation against the
citizens of this community.
Passed by the City Council this
ATTEST:
Betty q. Johnson, dity Secretary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
I c-S
Bob Cass, City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
tphn C. Ross, Jr., City Attorny
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August 24, 1994