HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 19312: SUPPORT OF PORT ARTHUR'S CULTURAL DIVERSITY BY SPONSORING AN ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL (REQUESTED BYCOUNCILMEMBER HAMILTON) P.R. NO. 19312
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR'S
CULTURAL DIVERSITY BY SPONSORING AN ANNUAL
INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL (REQUESTED BY COUNCILMEMBERS
HAMILTON AND MOSES)
WHEREAS, the City of Port Arthur has been richly endowed through the cultural
diversity of its population; and
WHEREAS, the City of Port Arthur recognizes the valuable contributions made to
society by women and men of various cultures and ethnic groups and persons with
disabilities; and
WHEREAS, there is documented evidence to indicate individual and institutional
barriers to equal opportunity exists for significant numbers of women, minorities and
persons with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Port Arthur has consistently been committed to assure a
level field of opportunity for all of its citizen; and
WHEREAS, the City of Port Arthur acknowledges its cultural diversity by sponsoring
an Annual International Festival in an effort to promote past and current successes within
the diverse cultures of our community regarding education, entertainment and
professionalism.
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 of Port Arthur acknowledges its cultural diversity by
sponsoring an Annual International Festival in an effort to promote past and current
successes within the diverse cultures of our community regarding education, entertainment
and professionalism.
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 , 2016 AD, at
a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following
vote: AYES:
Mayor:
Councilmembers:
NOES:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Ct.) . '.4tA
City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
City Manager