R-89-1330 - 9/14/1989WHEREAS: President George Bush will be the Host for the 1990
Economic Summit; and
WHEREAS: President Bush has indicated that he was considering
holding the Summit in Texas; and
WHEREAS: the City of San Antonio has been mentioned as one of the
sites receiving consideration; and
WHEREAS: The Mayor and City Council of San Antonio have extended an
invitation to President Bush to Host the 1990 Economic
Summit in San Antonio and offered the full backing and
support of the city government to the President; and
WHEREAS: It would be very advantageous to the economic development
of the Greater Austin -San Antonio Corridor Council to have
the Economic Summit held in the Corridor.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Round Rock City Council
endorses the selection of San Antonio as a site for the 1990 Economic
Summit and points out the many historic and cultural resources
available in San Antonio and the Greater Austin -San Antonio Corridor;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Round Rock Council joins the other
member governments of the Greater Austin -San Antonio Corridor Council
in providing a warm and cordial welcome to the distinguished
international visitors and members of the media and general public
who would be in our region for the Summit.
RESOLVED this 14th day of September, 1989.
ATTEST:
C- RS09149B
RESOLUTION NO. )330R
MIKE ROBINSON, Mayor
City of Round Rock, Texas
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GREATER AUSTIN -SAN ANTONIO CORRIDOR COUNCIL, INC.
THE RIVERHOUSE • AQUARENA SPRINGS DRIVE • SAN MARCOS, TEXAS
Corridor Council Members
TO:
FROM: Bob Hon, xecutive Vice President
RE:
Generating Corridor Support For San Antonio to
Sponsor the 1990 Economic Summit
DATE: August 22, 1989
Address Mail To:
P.O. Box 1618
San Marcos, Texas 78667 -1618
Telephone II: (512) 245-2535
Mayor Lila Cockrell and the City of San Antonio are asking
for support to bring the Economic Summit to the Greater
Austin -San Antonio Corridor area in 1990.
Attached is a copy of the resolution which the Greater
Austin -San Antonio Corridor Council unanimously adopted on
August 14, 1989.
In addition to this resolution, President Lee Cooke and Past
President Lila Cockrell are asking that each governmental
entity adopt a resolution of support, or if time does not
permit, that the Chief Executive Officer write a letter of
support for San Antonio to host the Economic Summit. I am
certain you recognize the regional impact that such an
important international event will have.
Further, we are asking each business and corporation to
provide a letter of resolution as well as letters of
support.
As soon as possible, but not later than September 15, 1989,
all letters and resolutions must be mailed directly to the
President at the following address:
The President
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Resolutions and letters adopted can track the one used by
the Corridor Council. The letter and resolution is
enclosed. Please send a copy of your letters and
resolutions to me at the Corridor Council office in San
Marcos.
Thank you for your support.
BH /dd
Enc.
A non - profit corporation incorporated under the laws of the State of Texas
Tax exemption application granted.
DATE: September 11, 1989
SUBJECT: Council Agenda, September 14, 1989
ITEM: 11B. Consider a resolution of support for San Antonio
to host the 1990 Economic Summit
STAFF RESOURCE PERSON: Joanne Land
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Please see the attached letter to Mayor Robinson.