HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 2010-09-05 Regarding Redistricting of Congressional, Legislative, etc. Districts.pdfCITY OF ANNA, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-09-05
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS REGARDING THE
REDISTRICTING OF CONGRESSIONAL, LEGISLATIVE, AND STATE BOARD OF
EDUCATION DISTRICTS.
WHEREAS, the Texas population is estimated to have grown by nearly 3.9 million to
close to 25 million people from 2000 to 2009, with Collin County leading the way having
grown by an estimated 55% to an estimated 800,000 people, growing by an average of
94 new residents daily. Collin County is one of the fastest growing counties in the
United States and will be the 6th largest county in Texas after the 2010 census in
completed; and
WHEREAS, Collin County represents a cohesive community of interest of towns and
cities with similar family values and economic goals; and
WHEREAS, Collin County is currently represented by two excellent Congressmen in
Ralph Hall and Sam Johnson, two esteemed State Senators in Florence Shapiro and
Craig Estes, and four fine Representatives in Jerry Madden, Ken Paxton, Jodie
Laubenberg, and Van Taylor and two dedicated State Board of Education members in
Don McLeroy and Tincy Miller; and
WHEREAS, Because of Collin County's rapid growth rate, our communities are
currently underrepresented at both the Federal and State levels. Collin County
residents deserve to have elected representation that matches our community of
interests, while also ensuring the districts increase in number proportionally to the rapid
growth in Collin County's population. Furthermore, our Congressional and Legislative
delegation is currently spread into neighboring counties which desire to have elected
officials that meet their interests and community needs as well; and
WHEREAS, The Texas House Committee on Redistricting is conducting a public
hearing on September 22, 2010 at the University of Texas at Dallas to obtain public
input on all issues relating to the redistricting of Congressional, Legislative, and State
Board of Education districts follOWing the release of the Federal census in 2011 and
gathering information regarding the existence and location of communities of interest to
be considered in the creation of Congressional, Legislative, and State Board of
Education districts;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANNA, TEXAS THAT:
Section 1. Recitals Incorporated
The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein for all purposes as if set forth in full.
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Section 2.
The City Council of the City of Anna, Texas believes that Collin County is a cohesive
group of towns and cities with shared interests and common heritage; and
The City Council of the City of Anna, Texas believes that representation at the state and
federal level is strongest when it is united. Our towns and cities alike need a voice in
government by people who understand our issues; and
The City Council of the City of Anna, Texas requests that the Texas House of
Representatives maximize elected representation in Collin County at the Congressional
and . State levels. The Council requests that our towns and cities share common
representation at both the state and federal level. We request that Committee on
Redistricting include all of Collin County inside congruent Congressional, Legislative,
and State Board of Education districts that fairly represent all of Collin County.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Anna, Texas on this 28th day
of September, 2010.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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