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A ~O~t\~~0~ RESGLUTIOii i~.:/~IJ.C/
SUPPORTING THE LOCATION OF A NATIONAL CEMETERY
FOR NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS IN THE CITY OF MANSFIELD
WHEREAS, the Fort Worth-Dallas metropolitan region is among the
most populous urban areas in the united States without a National
Cemetery; and,
WHEREAS, the Veterans Administration is in the process of
establishing a National Cemetery in the Fort Worth-Dallas area;
and,
WHEREAS, more than 800,000 veterans and their dependents reside in
the Fort Worth-Dallas Metroplex and the establishment of a National
Cemetery in North Central Texas would recognize the outstanding
courage, sacrifice and devotion to country of those tens of
thousands of North Central Texas men and women who have served
their nation with distinction in war and peace; and,
WHEREAS, to meet the needs of veterans and their families, the
National Cemetery should be placed in a location central to the
entire Fort worth-Dallas Metroplex; and,
WHEREAS, a 271-acre site in northwest Mansfield is under
consideration by the Veterans Administration as the location of the
cemetery and meets the necessary requirements: a central location,
proximity to major highways, easy access and ample room for growth;
and,
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth joins Tarrant County and other area
cities in supporting the selection of the Mansfield location for a
National Cemetery;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of Fort
Worth, Texas supports the creation of the National Cemetery in
Tarrant County and does hereby join Tarrant County and other area
cities in urging the Veterans Administration to select Mansfield as
the location for the Fort worth-Dallas National Cemetery.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED this ~' day
of .LG , 1991.
CITY OF F08T 1110RTS