HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 1348 - Support TDHPT DWI Step Grant Program - 03/31/1983JWF/mck
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RESOLUTION 1348 3/31/83
WHEREAS, the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation of the
State of Texas issued and approved a D.W.I. Step Grant to the City of Lubbock
under the date of November 15, 1982, for stricter enforcement of the traffic
laws with respect to those driving motor vehicles while intoxicated; and
WHEREAS, said State Department has requested assurance by resolution of
this City Council as governing body of the City of Lubbock that this City fully
supports said D.W.I. Step Grant in every respect; NOW THEREFORE:.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
SECTION 1. THAT the D.W.I. Step Grant Program of the State Department
of Highways and Public Transportation of the State of Texas has the full support'
of the City of Lubbock because it is hereby determined that a program of stric-
ter law enforcement of the traffic laws as regards those who drive motor ve-.
hicles while intoxicated inures to the benefit of the health, safety and public
welfare of the citizens of this City, and accomplishes the saving of many lives
and greatly reduces property damages, particularly to automobiles and homes
which could have been damaged by the careless driving of intoxicated drivers of
motor vehicles.
SECTION 2. THAT it is the request and desire of this City Council that
a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the appropriate officials of the
State Department of Highways and Public Transportation in deep appreciation for
and in support of the D.W.I. Step Grant Program as applied to the City of
Lubbock, Texas.
Passed by City Council this 31st day March , 1983.
B Lc I TER, MAYOR
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Ebelyn Ga€'fga,/City SLcrldVII-Treasurer
APPRQJ�D ATO CONTENT:
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Rickey ChiVders, Assistant to the City Manager