2010-056 RES CITY COUNCIL STATING STRONG SUPPORT FOR SIGNIFICANT ROLE THAT TURNER IND PLAY IN SOCIAL ECONOMIC CONDITIONS

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RESOLUTION N0. 2010-056 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, STATING STRONG SUPPORT FOR THE SIGNIFICANT ROLE THAT TURNER INDUSTRIES' PARIS, TEXAS, OPERATIONS PLAY IN THE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC VITALITY OF THE REGION; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Turner Industries' Paris operation is the largest pipe fabrication facility in the United States; and, WHEREAS, Turner Industries has provided a single vendor solution in heavy industrial construction, maintenance, pipe, module and vessel fabrication, equipment, rigging and heavy hauling, and associated specialty services for nearly 50 years; and, WHEREAS, Turner Industries is vested in Paris and surrounding communities and has taken an active, participatory role in community events to increase the quality of life as much for people throughout the area as for their own employees; and, WHEREAS, Turner Industries has remained committed to Paris and Lamar County during these and other economically and socially challenging times; and, WHEREAS, Turner Industries has accepted responsibility in being involved in the Paris community, where its employees live and work; and, WHEREAS, Turner Industries has focused on being a good corporate citizen backed by action and financial support; and, WHEREAS, Turner Industries has directly and indirectly provided well-paying employment and benefits to many Paris and Lamar County residents, including countless opportunities for individuals possessing criminal histories to start their lives anew with significant jobs; and, WHEREAS, Turner Industries delivers one of the highest levels of economic impact in the greater Paris community, serving as a major source of financial support for individuals, businesses, nonprofit and government organizations; and, WHEREAS, Turner Industries serves in an overall anchor position within the community. WHEREAS, the City of Paris and our community does not tolerate or approve of racism, discrimination or harassment in any form. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS: Section 1. That the findings set out in the preamble to this resolution are hereby in all things approved. 1