Res 117-90ii RESOLUTION NO. 117-90
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING· FULL PARTICIPATION
OF AMERICAN INDUSTRY IN THE PROVISION OF
TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AND SERVICE.
WHEREAS, more competition in the telephone equipment
marketplace will benefit cities through lower prices; and,
WHEREAS, allowing the Bell Operating Companies to manufacture
telephone equipment may increase domestic jobs in our cities; and,
WHEREAS, freeing the Bell Operating Companies from the
information services restrictions will increase the availability of new
and innovative services to serve our citizens; and,
WHEREAS, permitting the Bell Operating Companies to provide a
full range of information services will increase the availability of
educational resources via com~unications for the schools in our
counties,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the elected representatives of our citizens
determine the national telecommunications policy of the land.
Section 2. That Congress pass legislation that would lift the
restrictions on the Bell Operating Companies in manufacturing and
information services, with proper safeguards to ensure fair and open
competition by all.
Section 3. That this resolution be sent to the Florida
congressional delegation signed by the City Commission of the City of
Delray Beach, Florida.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this the llth day of
i December, 1990.
i ATTEST:
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