HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 4993-10-2018 A Resolution
NO. 4993-10-2018
ENDORSING COUNCILMEMBER GYNA BIVENS AS A CANDIDATE FOR THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND CRIME PREVENTION
FEDERAL ADVOCACY COMMITTEE OF THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES
WHEREAS, the National League of Cities is an advocacy group representing
thousands of cities, towns, and villages from across the country;
WHEREAS, Councilmember Gyna Bivens currently serves as the chair of the
Community and Economic Development Federal Advocacy Committee of the National
League of Cities;
WHEREAS, Councilmember Gyna Bivens desires to be a candidate for the Board
of Directors and the Public Safety and Crime Prevention Federal Advocacy Committee of
the National League of Cities;
WHEREAS, in order to be considered for candidacy as a Board Member for the
National League of Cities Board of Directors or Committee Member of the Public Safety
and Crime Prevention Federal Advocacy Committee, Councilmember Gyna Bivens must
be endorsed by the City of Fort Worth City Council and the Texas Municipal League; and
WHEREAS, the City Council believes that Councilmember Gyna Bivens will be
an excellent Member for the National League of Cities' Board of Directors and the Public
Safety and Crime Prevention Federal Advocacy Committee.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
That the City Council of the City of Fort Worth endorses Gyna Bivens as a candidate
for membership on the National League of Cities' Board of Directors and the Public Safety
and Crime Prevention Federal Advocacy Committee.
Adopted this 16th day of October, 2018. ATTEST:
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Mary J. Kayser, City Secretary
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