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RESOLUTION NO. 2003-011
A RESOLUTION URGING THE TEXAS CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO
SUPPORT PROVIDING FUNDING FOR PRESIDENT BUSH'S $3.5 BILLION FIRST
RESPONDER INITIATIVE DURING THE 10aTH SESSION OF CONGRESS
WHEREAS, the 107th Congress passed legislation creating the Department of
Homeland Security; and
WHEREAS, the legislation creating the new department did not provide funding
for President Bush's $3.5 Billion First Responder Initiative; and
WHEREAS, the First Responder Initiative was intended to provide funding to
help cities provide planning, training, equipment and other resources to meet the
challenges of preparing for and responding to terrorist attacks; and
WHEREAS; Texas cities have been required to spend millions in additional
monies to implement heightened security measures since September 11,2001; and
WHEREAS, Texas cities are experiencing severe budget shortfalls because their
new homeland security functions and the downturn in the economy;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS:
That the city strongly encourages members of the Texas Congressional
delegation to actively support passage of an appropriations bill that includes the $3.5
billion First Responder Initiative to provide money for all Texas cities to help cities pay
for some of the resources needed to meet the cities' new responsibilities for homeland
security.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 5th day of February 2003.
APPROVED: â r".
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Oscar Trevino, Mayor
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