RESO 1987-09 - TDC Facility WantedRESOLUTION NO. 87 -9
WHEREAS throughout the century and a half the TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
has evolved from a log cabin penitentiary to a modern correctional
facility. HUNTSVILLE has served as the headquarters and the home of the
State Penal and Correctional System in Texas; and
WHEREAS HUNTSVILLE and WALKER COUNTY have supported the needs of the TEXAS
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS and supplied loyal employees for many
generations; and
WHEREAS through both good and bad economic times . . . HUNTSVILLE has
supported T.D.C., extending a welcome hand and demonstrating a willing
spirit of cooperation with T.D.C.; and
WHEREAS now that a general economic slump has beset the State, many
communities are now bidding for site consideration in order to boost
their job opportunities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE,
TEXAS, that our expression of continued and loyal support to the TEXAS
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS be communicated to the Board of Corrections,
the Administration and Employees, along with our desire to continue
always to be the home of T.D.C. and welcome host to any new facility- -
maximum security unit, regional reintegration area, regional medical
facility, trustee camp, or other.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the site selection team acknowledge that
HUNTSVILLE is the hub for central supply, transportation, education,
entry and release processing, regional medical, reserve security needs
and other support services for T.D.C.. The economic reality of long
term life cost analysis of the efficiencies of proximity must be
factored in HUNTSVILLE's favor in siting new units.
PASSED BY UNANIMOUS ACTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE,
TEXAS, on this the 15th day of September, 1987, and attested by the hand
of the Mayor and seal of the City.
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THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS
By
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NE' MONDAY, is Mayor
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