RE 2011-0510.2RESOLUTION NO //- S /O. 2.
A RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING THE MEMBERS OF THE
LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS TO CONTINUE STABLE
FUNDING FOR THE LEWISVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT.
WHEREAS, the LISD has a current student population of 51,000; and
WHEREAS, the LISD employs about 6,000 faculty and staff, making it one of the largest
employers in the area; and
WHEREAS, the LISD is striving to maintain its status as a recognized school district; and
WHEREAS, proposed budget bills in the Texas House and Senate could significantly reduce state
revenue for LISD, impairing its ability to continue providing an excellent education for Coppell students;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COPPELL, TEXAS does hereby acknowledge the importance of the Lewisville Independent School
District and its contribution to the vitality of our community, and encourages the members of the
Legislature of the State of Texas to continue stable funding for the Lewisville Independent School
District.
DULY PASSED by the City Council of the city of Coppell, Texas, this the /C� day of May,
2011.
ATTEST:
HRISTEL PETT O , CITY SECREARY
TO FO
ROBERT E. HAGER, rATY ATTORNEY