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RESOLUTION THE ARKANSAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE IS PROPOSING LEGISLATION WHICH WILL GIVE RELIEF TO THE STREET FUNDS OF THE CITIES AND TOWNS OF THE STATE
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WHEREAS, the cities and towns of the State of Arkansas are on the verge of bankruptcy, and whereas, it is necessary that they be given immediate financial relief by the State of Arkansas so that they may render services which are necessary for residents of cities and towns, and,
WHEREAS, the Arkansas Municipal League is proposing legislation which will give relief tot eh street funds of the cities and towns of the state.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Jonesboro: That the Council of the City of Jonesboro does hereby endorse the proposed legislation which gives to cities and towns all balances of money left over after the farmers receive their gas tax refund-and further that we endorse the proposed legislation which will give to cities and towns 15% of all moneys going to the State Highway Department over $25,000,000.00.
We further urge our Senators and Representatives to vote for and support this legislation and that the City Clerk is hereby directed to send a signed copy of this resolution immediately to each Senator and Representative who represents our county in the General Assembly, also that a copy of this resolution shall be sent to the Arkansas Municipal League.
PASSED and ADOPTED January 5, 1955.