HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2005-R0025 - Support For Communication Services For Deaf Relay Center - 01_13_2005Resolution No. 2005-R0025
January 13, 2005
Item No. 32
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Center for Communication Services for the Deaf Relay Center
for the City of Lubbock (the "CSD") works with companies, such as Sprint, to provide
phone services for the deaf and hard of hearing; and
WHEREAS, the CSD employs 285 people from the City of Lubbock (the "City")
and the surrounding area; and
WHEREAS, the CSD also provides contract work for many vendors in the City;
and
WHEREAS, the CSD contracts with the State of Texas for funding and said
contract is currently up for renewal; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lubbock recognizes the importance
of the services that the CSD provides for the deaf and hard of hearing in our community;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council further recognizes the positive economic impact the
CSD provides for community. NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT the City Council does hereby support the Center for Communication
Services for the Deaf Relay Center for the City of Lubbock in its efforts to renew its
contract for funding with the State of Texas.
Passed by the City Council this 13th day of Janu, 2005.
GAS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
R ecca Garza, City Secretar�)
AS TO CONTENT:
i eWAssistant City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Amy L: ms, Assistant City Attorney
as/ cs/Res.Center Comm. Servs 1.7.2005