HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 5273-09-2020 A Resolution
NO. 5273-09-2020
ENDORSING COUNCILMEMBER GYNA M. BIVENS FOR REAPPOINTMENT TO
THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (CED) FEDERAL
ADVOCACY COMMITTEE AND AS A CANDIDATE TO THE BOARD 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; and
WHEREAS, Councilmember Gyna M. Bivens currently serves on the 2020
Community and Economic Development (CED) Federal Advocacy Committee of the
National League of Cities;
WHEREAS, in order to be considered for reappointment to the National League
of Cities Community and Economic Development (CED) Federal Advocacy Committee,
Ms. Bivens must be endorsed by the City of Fort Worth Council and the Texas Municipal
League; and
WHEREAS, in order to be considered for candidacy to the National League of
Cities Board of Directors, Ms. Bivens must be endorsed by the City of Fort Worth
Council and the Texas Municipal League; and
WHEREAS, the City Council believes that Councilmember Gyna M. Bivens
would be an excellent Committee Member for the National League of Cities and an
outstanding Board Member for the National League of Cities Board of Directors;
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 M. Bivens for
reappointment to the National League of Cities Community and Economic Development
(CED) Federal Advocacy Committee and as a candidate for the Board of Directors of the
National League of Cities.
Adopted this 15th day of September 2020.
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