1973R11- CURTAILMENT IN THE UTILIZATION OF ENERGY
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A RESOLUTION
REQUESTING ASSISTANCE FROM THE CITIZENS OF SCHERTZ TO AID THE CITY IN COMBATING
THE ENERGY CRISIS '1ilITH THE CURTAILMENT IN THE UTILIZATION OF ENERGY.
WHEREAS, the United States as a nation faces a serious energy crises in which
conservation measures have been taken, and;
WHEREAS, Dolph Briscoe, Honorable Governor of the State of Texas, has proposed
measures to help alleviate the problem, and;
WHEREAS, other municipalities in the Randolph area have also resolved to do
their part, and;
WHEREAS, the holiday season is upon us, meaning that much energy will be con-
sumed with the added lights, and;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIlE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS:
That the City of Schertz wishes to voluntarily contribute to the national effort
'bfsglving-thecenergy crisis by:
1. Requesting residents and businesses to refrain from usage of outside light-
ing.
2. Requesting that the usage of inside lights be held to a minimum.
3. Pledging to curtail the use of city ball park lights.
4. Asking residents to drive under 55 miles per hour on the roads and highways.
5. Requesting of residents to keep their thermostats at the level recommended
by the Guadalupe Valley Electric Corporati. on.
6. Requesting residents of Schertz to refrain from usage of air conditioners
as much as possible when the weather is warm.
7. Asking residents to use measures such as those recommended by experts for
conserving gasoline in vehicles.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the #
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