RE 02-11-97.1 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO. 021197.1
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS,
SUPPORTING LEGISLATION THAT EMPOWERS CITIES TO REGULATE THE
CARRYING OF CONCEALED HAND GUNS IN PUBLIC PARKS.
WHERAS, House Bill 34 has been introduced for consideration by the Texas
Legislature to allow municipalities to prohibit firearms in municipally-owned parks; and
WHEREAS, The City of Coppell wishes to support any legislation that does not
erode the City's ability to regulate firearms within the corporate City limits as provided for
in State Law; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Municipal League has sought introduction and
passage of House Bill 34.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Coppell, Texas hereby supports the passage of House Bill 34.
DULY PASSI~ by the City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas this //~% day of
February 1997.
APPRO~.D:
Tom Morton, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kathleen Roach, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney