HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 5433-08-2021 A Resolution
NO. 5433-08-2021
ENDORSING MAYOR MATTIE PARKER AS A CANDIDATE TO THE BOARD OF
THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE
WHEREAS, the Texas Municipal League is an advocacy group representing
thousands of cities and towns across the state; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth is a member of the Texas Municipal League
("TML"), a statewide organization that represents the interests of Texas cities at the
state and federal levels; and
WHEREAS, the TML Board of Directors governs and conducts the affairs of
TML, promotes interest in municipal government on a regional level, and facilitates the
exchange of information among cities across the region; and
WHEREAS, the TML Board of Directors is comprised of a president, regional directors,
affiliate directors, directors-at-large, and past presidents; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth has a permanent director-at-large seat on the TML Board
of Directors; and
WHEREAS,only city officials may serve as directors; and
WHEREAS, having representation on the TML Board of Directors would provide greater
influence at the regional and state levels for the City of Fort Worth; and
WHEREAS, TML requires that cities endorse their selected Board member
through official council action.
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 Mayor Mattie Parker to represent the
City of Fort Worth on the TML Board of Directors as a director-at-large.
Adopted this 3`d day of August 2021.
ATTEST:
By: * D
Ronald P. Gonzalez, Acting City Secretary