HomeMy WebLinkAbout13533 RES - 12/15/1976A RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, A. Albert Lichtenstein, a long -time resident and member
of a pioneer Corpus Christi family, was on December 10, 1976, called to
his eternal rest; and
WHEREAS, A. Albert Lichtenstein will be remembered in Corpus Christi
as a prominent businessman and community activist, and among his many accom-
plishments are the following: active membership in the Corpus Christi Jewish
Community Council, designated'as Outstanding Jewish Citizen by the B'Nai
Brith in 1947; instrumental in the formation of the local Better Business
Bureau; member of numerous citizens' groups, city commissions and charitable
organizations; and active in encouragement and development of low -cost
rental housing and elimination of slums; and
WHEREAS, A. Albert Lichtenstein was well -known as a tireless worker,
dedicated citizen of his community, and while serving as Mayor of the City
of Corpus Christi, from 1953 to 1954, his administration was one of the most
active in the history of the City, dominated by his dynamic personality,
and the plans and programs formulated during his administration have had
far - reaching and long - lasting effects on the community, principal among
them being the starting of a five -year program to meet the City's water,
sewer, street and drainage needs, and the beginning of a strong tradition of
professionalism in the administration of local government affairs; and
WHEREAS, his vast knowledge and untiring service to the community
have benefited innumerable people, and his passing is a great loss to the
citizens of the City of Corpus Christi as well as to his family and many
friends, leaving an irreplaceable void in the community:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That this brief record of the many accomplishments
of A. Albert Lichtenstein be recalled and that the citizens of this community
join in mourning the loss of this valuable citizen.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be forwarded
to the family of A. Albert Lichtenstein. �fl`
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PASSED and approved this the 15th day of December, 1976.
ATTEST: 6z� ("��
MAYOR " —'
L THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Lity Secretary
APPROVED:
THIS THE 15TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 1976:
City Attorney
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CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
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TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
FOR THE REASONS SET FORTH IN THE EMERGENCY CLAUSE OF THE FOREGOING
ORDINANCE, A PUBLIC EMERGENCY AND IMPERATIVE NECESSITY EXIST FOR THE 3U3PEN-
SION OF THE CHARTER RULE OR REQUIREMENT THAT NO ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION SHALL
BE PASSED FINALLY ON THE DATE IT 13 INTRODUCED, AND THAT SUCH ORDINANCE OR
RESOLUTION SHALL BE READ AT THREE MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL; 1, THEREFORE,
REQUEST THAT YOU SUSPEND SAID CHARTER RULE OR REQUIREMENT AND PASS THIS ORDI-
NANCE FINALLY ON THE DATE IT IS INTRODUCED, OR AT THE PRESENT MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL.
RESPECTFULLY,
MAYOR
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
THE CHARTER RULE WAS SUSPENDED BY E FOLLOWING VOTE:
JASON LUDY
DR. BILL TIPTON
EDUARDO DE ASES Q�
RUTH GILL
BOB GULLEY
GABE LOZANO, SR.
EDWARD L. SAMPLE
THE ABOVE ORDINANCE WAS PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE
JASON LUBY
DR. BILL TIPTON
EDUARDO DE ASES /
RUTH GILL
BOB GULLEY
GABE LOZANO, SR.
EDWARD L. SAMPLE
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December 16, 1976
1rs. Albert Lichtenstein
and the Lichtenstein family
5110 Cape Romain Drive
Corous Christi 7 "412
Lear Friends:
Enclosed herewith is a Resolution passed by the Cornus Christi City
Council during its r'enular !1eetinn on December 15, 1976.
At a time like this, a mere Resolution seers so s ^.all a tribute to
so great a man; but, the Council, the Staff and. I believe, the
citizens of Corpus Christi as a whole, Join in taking this r,ieans
of showing our aporeciateon for a great man for all o` the many.
nany contributions Pic nade to our city.
'lay you find strenrith in the knowledge that thousands of others share
your grief in the passing of :tr. Lichtenstein.
It may be truly said that Albert Lichtenstein left his footprints in
the sands of Corpus Christi. %lay God be with You during th -se tryinc
:lays.
Sincerely yours,
Bill G. Read
City Secretary
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