HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 18463: PORT ARTHUR DESIGNATED AS A "COAST GUARD CITY" P. R. NO. 18463
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AN APPLICATION TO THE UNITED
STATES COAST GUARD FOR THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR TO BE
DESIGNATED AS A "COAST GUARD CITY"
WHEREAS, the City of Port Arthur' s relationship with the Coast
Guard began in 1942 with the creation of the Marine Safety
Inspection Office and has since evolved into the present day Marine
Safety Unit (MSU) Port Arthur which has an Area of Responsibility
that includes Southeastern Texas, Southwestern Louisiana and the
offshore waters up to 200 miles from land; and
WHEREAS, the City of Port Arthur deeply respects the Coast
Guard' s leadership in fostering a framework for communications and
coordination among port stakeholders and law enforcement officials
in the development and sustainability of the Sabine Neches Area
Maritime Security Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City of Port Arthur has always acknowledged the
United States Coast Guard' s unique and truly special relationship
it has with the City of Port Arthur' s citizens and businesses; and
WHEREAS, the entire community, civic leaders, citizens,
merchants and many visitors have played a valuable role in the
overwhelming sense of community partnership; and
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WHEREAS, the City of Port Arthur clearly recognizes the
devotion, sacrifice, courage and sustained interest of all who
proudly wear the Coast Guard uniform and risk their own lives to
save others and protect our environment; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the citizens of Port
Arthur to support the City of Port Arthur' s application to be
designated as a `Coast Guard City".
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are
true and correct .
Section 2 . That the City Council of the City of Port
Arthur supports the City of Port Arthur' s application to be
designated as a "Coast Guard City".
Section 3. That a copy of the caption of this Resolution
shall be spread upon the Minutes of the City Council .
READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED, this day of
2014 AD, at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote: AYES:
Mayor:
Councilmembers :
NOES:
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Mayor
ATTEST:
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
John A. Comeaux, P.E. ,
Interim City Manager
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