HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-R-07 - HWY 67RESOLUTION NO. 1993-07
WHEREAS, U.S. Highway 67 is a major highway for commerce,
trade, and travel from Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex to West Texas;
and
WHEREAS, under the proposed National Highway System, there is
no east to west travel route from the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex
area through the center of the state, which leaves a major void
within the central corridor of the state; and
WHEREAS, the State of Texas Emergency Evacuation Plan
designates U.S. Highway 67 as a major evacuation route from the
Metroplex area to accommodate as many as 17,900 vehicles in a 72
hour period; and
WHEREAS, without such a major highway, travel will be severely
hampered; and
WHEREAS, commercial and industrial interests of the area will
be negatively impacted;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS, that it strongly endorses the placement of
U.S. Highway 67 on the National Highway System and urges the Texas
f Highway Commission to include U.S. Highway 67 within its
recommendation of the State's plan.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 4th day of May, 1993.
tiE
Lavinia L mann, Mayor
ATTEST:
oyce emberton, City Secretary