HomeMy WebLinkAbout7389RESOLUTION NO. 7.389
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING DALE BUMPERS FOR
HIS EFFORTS IN OBTAINING APPROVAL AND FUNDING
FROM THE ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS FOR LITTLE ROCK'S
PLAN 7 FLOODWAY PROJECT FOR ROCK CREEK PARKWAY.
WHEREAS, the City of Little Rock has expressed its
paramount concern over the serious problems caused by the
continuous flooding of the Fourche Bayou over the last several
years; and
WHEREAS, the Honorable Dale Bumpers, United States
Senator from Arkansas, has continously expressed his strong
interest and concern about the need for funding to control the
flooding problems on the Fourche Bayou; and
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WHEREAS, due to the diligent and tireless efforts of the
Honorable Dale Bumpers, $314,000.00 has been included in
President Reagan's fiscal year 1985 budget package for completion
of the planning and engineering studies on the Fourche Bayou
Project; and
WHEREAS, due to Dale Bumpers' constant expression of
support, the Army Corps of Engineers has recommended
authorization for funding and construction of Little Rock's Plan
7 Floodway Project; and
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WHEREAS, due to the efforts of the Honorable Dale
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Bumpers authorization for said construction is recommended in the
Administration's proposed Omnibus Water Resources Development Act
of 1985.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1. The Board of Directors of City of Little
Rock wishes to express its endearing thanks to the Honorable
Dale Bumpers, United States Senator of Arkansas, for his
unselfish dedication and tireless and diligent efforts in support
of the funding necessary for the completion of Little Rock's Plan
7 Floodway Project so as to bring under control the serious
flooding problems on the Fourche Bayou and thereby protect the
health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Little Rock.
ADOPTED: ,May 7, 1985
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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CITY (/CLERK JANA CZECH MAYOR THOMAS A. PRINC