HomeMy WebLinkAboutR2004-015A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS,
SUPPORTING THE EFFORTS BY THE UNIVERISTY OF NORTH TEXAS TO GAIN
MEMBERSHIP IN CONFERENCE USA; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the momentum behind the University of North Texas CLINT) Athletic
Department at the present time has already demonstrated what a dramatic economic
impact college athletics can have on the Denton area; and
WHEREAS, crowd support and visibility for the Denton area will be improved by
UNT's move to Conference USA; and
WHEREAS, Conference USA boasts teams of regional significance, including
Southern Methodist University, Rice, and Houston; and UNT's joining of Conference USA
will have a tremendous advantage in drawing fans to Denton; and
WHEREAS, UNT has made great strides in raising the level of women's sports and
other athletic programs; and UNT's membership in Conference USA will further elevate the
quality and rivalry of these sports programs; and
WHEREAS, the City of Denton has a long-time precedent of formally supporting
all types of initiatives on behalf of the University ofNorth Texas and the betterment of
Denton; and
WHEREAS, the City Cotmcil finds that it is in the public interest to support the
University of North Texas' efforts to join Conference USA; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY RESOLVES:
SECTION 1. That the City Council of the City of Denton hereby formally
endorses the efforts of the University of North Texas to gain membership in Conference
USA.
SECTION 2. That this resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
passage and approval.
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PASSED AND APPROVED this the 2004.
EULINE BROCK, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
HERBERT L. PROUTY, CITY ATTORNEY
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