RES 1248 05/13/2003 RESOLUTION NUMBER
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CIBOLO IN SUPPORT OF H. R. 1891, TO AMEND
THE CLEAN AIR ACT TO PROHIBIT LIABILITY FOR THE EFFECTS OF EMISSIONS,
AND EMISSION BYPRODUCTS, RESULTING FROM OR CAUSED BY AN ACT OF
NATURE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, Texas Congressman Dr. Ron Paul of District 14 introduced H. R. 1891 for
consideration in the United States House of Representatives on April 30, 2003, and
WHEREAS, this bill would amend Section 307 of the Clean Air Act to prohibit liability on a
State or any political subdivision for acts that occur beyond their jurisdiction, and
WHEREAS, this bill would exempt air quality violations caused by the invasion of smoke
from fires originating in other states or countries, and
WHEREAS, upon passage of this bill, the AACOG region would no longer be in violation
of the Environmental Protection Agency rules for ground level ozone concentrations,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Cibolo unanimously
supports passage of H. R. 1891. We also encourage all United States Senators, United
States Representatives, State of Texas Legislators, County Commissioner Courts, City
Councils, and the AACOG Air Executive Committee to support the passage of H. R. 1891
by vote and/or resolution.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 13th day of May, 2003.
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Charles Ruppert Eddie Williams Cathy Duggar
Mayor City Council, Place 1 City Council, Place 2
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Carolynppers Jeff Campbell Patrick O'Brien
City Council, Place 3 City Council, Place 4 City Council, Place 5
ATTEST:
Jityonne
Griffin
Secretary