R-90-1425 - 3/8/1990Governor of the State of Texas have declared war on drug usage;
and
WHEREAS, drugs are prevelant in all communities of our
country; and
WHEREAS, there is great concern about the spread of drugs
among all ages in the U.S., Texas and our community; and
WHEREAS, Round Rock citizens believe they can take charge
of any drug problem that may exist in this community; and
WHEREAS, the Round Rock City Council desires to support
this effort;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS
That the Mayor and City Council authorized to declare war
on drugs by creating a task force comprised of a broad spectrum
of our citizens to help guide and direct the City's war on drug
campaign.
RESOLVED this 8th day of March, 1990.
ATTEST:
WHEREAS, the President of the United States and the
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NE LAND, City Secretary
RESOLUTION NO. 14,5 €
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MIKE ROBINSON, Mayor
City of Round Rock, Texas
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DATE: March 6, 1990
SUBJECT: City Council Meeting, March 8, 1990
ITEM: 9C. Consider a resolution authorizing the creation of a War
on Drugs Task Force.
STAFF RESOURCE PERSON: Bob Bennett
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
The attached resolution will create a 25 member War on Drugs
Task Force as has been discussed previously. A representative from
the Texans' War on Drugs' program will assist the task force in their
efforts to help make Round Rock a drug free community.
The task force should consist of community - wide representation
including:
Youth
Senior Citizens
Youth Sports
Criminal Justice System
City and County Government
Civic /Volunteer Sector
Educational System
The Business Community
The Medical Community
The Religious Community
The Media
The Prevention Community
Numerous inquiries have been received concerning the task force
with 17 letters submitted to date. The task force appointments are
scheduled for March 22nd with an organizational meeting the first
week of April.