HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 807 - Recommend Changes - State Representative District 75A (123) - District Lines - 05_14_1981RESOLUTION #807 - 5/14/81
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A RESOLUTION MAKING A NEW RECOMMENDATION FOR CHANGES IN DISTRICT
LINES FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 75A (123) AND STATE REPRESENTATIVE
DISTRICT 75B (124).
WHEREAS, the 1980 Official Final Federal Census determined that the
City of Lubbock has a population of 173,979, and
WHEREAS, State Representative District No. 75A (123) has a population
of 95,818 within said District, and
WHEREAS, State Representative District No. 75B (124) has a population
of 70,382 within said District, and
WHEREAS, there is a need to equalize the representation between the
two Districts; NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT the 67th Session of the Texas Legislature enact a system of
reapportionment regarding State Representative District #123 and State
Representative District #124 that would be fair and equitable to the
citizens of the City of Lubbock and its environs;
THAT the 67th Session of the Texas Legislature enact a system of
reapportionment of said State Districts that would give further compliance
with the law of the State of Texas reflecting equal validity to the One -
Man -One -Vote Doctrine;
THAT the 67th Session of the Texas Legislature consider.and preserve
the historic community of this area and that the reapportionment thereof
conform to ''the historic value that is of common interest to the citizens
of this area; and
THAT in the event litigation _results from said reapportionment
enacted byl,,the 67th Session of the Texas Legislature, that the burden of
such litigation not rest upon the shoulders of the citizens of the City
of Lubbock!
Passed this loth day of May 1981.
BILL McALISTER, MAYOR
ATTEST: /%
Evelyn Ga&fga," City 8`ey-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Bob Cass, Adm nistrative Assistant
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Angela Ad , Assistant City Attorney