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CITY OF KILLEEN
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March 11, 2002
The Honorable Robert A. Stluka, Jr.
City of Round Rock
221 East Main
Round Rock, TX 78664
Dear Mayor Stluka:
During its last session, the Legislature passed and the Governor signed into law
House. Bill 310. House Bill 310 authorized the Texas Veteran's, Land Board to
establish up to seven State Veteran's Cemeteries in Texas. The Texas Veteran's
Land Board recently issued Requests for Proposals to communities interested in
competing for these cemeteries.
As you know, Central Texas has one of the highest concentrations of veteran
population in the State of Texas. Location of one of these state cemeteries in
this region would provide a tremendous service and benefit to the men and
women of our armed services.
The City of Killeen, in partnership with. Ft. Hood, is preparing a Proposal seeking
the establishment of a state veteran's cemetery on property that Ft. Hood would
provide. We are asking for your support of our Proposal. The attached sample
resolution, if favorably considered, would be included in our Proposal to the
Texas Veteran's Land Board.
Please help us bring this needed service to our region. Your support is vital and
appreciated.
Feel free to contact me or contact the City Manager's Office (254.501.7700) if
you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Maureen Jouett, Mayor
254- 681 -9112
PO. Box 1329 Killeen, TX76540 -1329
Telephone; 254501.7600
Fax 254.634.2484
wwwci.killeen[x.uc
"The City Without Limits
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SAMPLE
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING ESTABLISHMENT
OF A STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
WHEREAS, Fort Hood, one of the Army's premiere military installations, is
located in Central Texas, and supports a total of 34,262 military retirees,
5,278 survivors, and 34,262 family members for a total of 73,802 served,
and
WHEREAS, many more service personnel retire from Fort Hood each
month with a majority of those electing to make their retirement homes in
Central Texas, and
WHEREAS, our veterans have been the backbone of America's freedom,
serving faithfully and honorably in defense of our Nation and are due full
honor for that service, and
WHEREAS, a fitting tribute would be to provide those who have served their
country in the time of peace and war with a veteran's cemetery that, will
serve as a memorial to their service,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE OF THE
That the of the fully
supports the establishment of a STATE VETERANS CEMETERY in Bell
County and commends the State of Texas in taking the steps to make such
a "tribute possible for the thousands of veterans who reside in areas not
readily accessible to veterans burial sites.
PASSED AND APPROVED at a regular meeting of the of
the Texas, on this day of , 2002,
at which meeting a quorum was present, held in accordance with the
provisions of V.T.C.A. Government Code, § 551.001 et seq.
Signature
Mayor
Robert A. Make, Jr
Mayor Pro-tem
Tom Nielson
Council Members
Alan McGraw
Carrie Pin
Earl Palmer
Isabel Gallahan
Gary Coe
City Manager
Robert L Bennett, Jr
City Attorney
Stephan L Sheets
CITY OF ROUND ROCK
May 1, 2002
Mayor Maureen Jouett
P.O. Box 1329
Killeen, TX 76540 -1329
Dear Mayor Jouett:
221 East Main Street
Round Rock, Texas 78664
512- 218 -5400
The Round Rock City Council approved Resolution No. R- 02 -04 -1 1 -16G2 at their
regularly scheduled meeting on April 11, 2002. This resolution fully supports the
establishment of a State Veteran's Cemetery in Bell County.
Enclosed is a copy of the resolution for your files. If you have any questions, please do
not hesitate to contact our City Manager Bob Bennett at 218 -5401.
Christine R. Martinez
City Secretary
Enclosure
Fax: 512- 218 -7097
1 -800- 735 -2989 TDDX 1- 800 - 735 -2988 Voice
www.ci.round- rock.rx. us
RESOLUTION NO. R- 02- 04- 11 -16G2
WHEREAS, Fort Hood, one of the Army's premiere military
installations, is located in Central Texas, and supports a total of
34,262 military retirees, 5,278 survivors, and 34,262 family
members for a total of 73,802 served, and
WHEREAS, many more service personnel retire from Fort Hood
each month with a majority of those electing to make their
retirement homes in Central Texas, and
WHEREAS, our veterans have been the backbone of America's
freedom, serving faithfully and honorably in defense of our Nation
and are due full honor for that service, and
WHEREAS, a fitting tribute would be to provide those who have
served their country in the time of peace and war with a veteran's
cemetery that will serve as a memorial to their service, Now
Therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK,
TEXAS,
That the City of Round Rock fully supports the establishment
of a State Veteran's Cemetery in Bell County and commends the State
of Texas in taking the steps to make such a tribute possible for
the thousands of veterans who reside in areas not readily
accessible to veteran's burial sites.
The City Council hereby finds and declares that written notice
of the date, hour, place and subject of the meeting at which this
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Resolution was adopted was posted and that such meeting was open to
the public as required by law at all times during which this
Resolution and the subject matter hereof were discussed, considered
and formally acted upon, all as required by the Open Meetings Act,
Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as amended.
RESOLVED this llth day of April, 2002.
ATTEST:
,L LAUP '
CHRISTINE R. MARTINEZ, City Secretai
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ROl� A. STLUKA, JR /, Mayor
City of Round Rock, Texas
DATE: April 3, 2002
SUBJECT: City Council Meeting — April 11, 2002
ITEM: 16.G.2. Consider a resolution of support for a State Veterans Cemetery.
Resource: Bob Bennett, City Manager
History: During its last session, the Legislature passed and the Governor signed into law
House Bill 310. HB 310 authorized the Texas Veteran's Land Board to establish
up to seven State Veteran's Cemeteries in Texas. The Texas Veteran's Land
Board recently issued Requests for Proposals to communities interested in
competing for these cemeteries.
Funding:
Cost: N/A
Source of funds: N/A
Outside Resources: N/A
Impact: N/A
Benefit: N/A
Public Comment: N/A
Sponsor: N/A
Central Texas has one of the highest concentrations of veteran population in the
state of Texas. Location of one of these state cemeteries in this region would
provide a tremendous service and benefit to the men and women of our armed
services.
The City of Killeen, in partnership with Ft. Hood, is preparing a Proposal seeking
the establishment of a state veteran's cemetery on property that Ft. Hood would
provide. The City of Killeen is asking for Round Rock's support of their proposal.
This resolution would be included in their proposal to the Texas Veteran's Land
Board.