1998-161-RES WHEREAS, ECONOMIC GROWTH THROUGH ONE BUSINESS RETENTION AND EXPANSION OF TWO
RESOLUTION NO. 98-161
WHEREAS, economic growth through (1) business retention and expansion and (2)
industrial recruitment is vital to the prosperity and stability of the community; and,
WHEREAS, it is acknowledged that recruitment efforts by cities throughout the United
States for new industrial startups and expansions is becoming increasingly competitive; and,
WHEREAS, a planned, well-organized economic development program is necessary, not
only to compete successfully for the recruitment of new industries, but also to assist existing
industries with expansion plans; and,
WHEREAS, a successful economic development program requires the commitment and
cooperation of local government and the business community; and,
WHEREAS, the "Lone Star City" program provides a means for cities to enhance their
economic development efforts through a formal certification program stressing training and
community preparedness and cooperation; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, that the
City of Paris does hereby support the participation of the City of Paris in the Lone Star City
Program and will cooperate, to the greatest extent possible, in assisting Paris to achieve
designation as a Lone Star City.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 9th day of November, 1998.
ATTEST:
Mattie Cunningham, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Scott P. Foster, City Attorney