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ENDORSING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A FITTING AND
APPROPRIATE MEMORIAL TO VETERANS OF WORLD WAR II AND
ALL VETERANS IN AN AREA INCLUDING AND SURROUNDING
SHERRILL PARK IN DOWNTOWN CORPUS CHRISTI
WHEREAS, the development of a fitting and appropriate memorial to the Veterans of
World War II and all veterans is not only a desirable objective but also a moral
obligation on behalf of the City of Corpus Christi; and
WHEREAS, such a memorial should be a place which engenders veneration, respect
and contemplation with regards to the contributions and sacrifices made by those
veterans; and
WHEREAS, the City of Corpus Christi is committed to developing a fitting and
appropriate memorial dedicated to the veterans of World War II to replace the Memorial
Coliseum, which was dedicated as a memorial to our veterans in the 1950's and
currently scheduled for demolition; and
WHEREAS, the plaque commemorating those from our community who paid the
ultimate sacrifice in World War II that was removed from the coliseum will be a
centerpiece of a future memorial to be developed; and
WHEREAS, other materials from the coliseum will be salvaged during the demolition
process to include a 18 foot by 10 foot brick wall, various marble slabs, multiple pallets
of individual brick, and a section of roof steel arch to be used in a future veteran's
memorial; and
WHEREAS, the City of Corpus Christi is committed to a public process that will involve
veteran's advocates in the development of a fitting memorial that will bring pride to
citizens of Corpus Christi and our veterans; and
WHEREAS, Veteran's advocates such as the Corpus Christi Mayor's Committee for
Veterans Affairs and the 23 veteran organizations represented therein have expressed
an interest and commitment to participate in the development of this new and
appropriate memorial; and
WHEREAS, a task force is necessary to implement the veteran's and community's
vision in the development of this memorial.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS:
Section 1. The City commits to a public process that will seek input from veteran's
organizations and all citizens in the development of a future memorial to the veterans of
World War II and all veterans in an area that would include Sheri!! Park and the
surrounding property.
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Section 2. That the Corpus Christi Veteran's Memorial Task Force is hereby
established as an ad hoc task force whose members are appointed by the Mayor.
Section 3. The City commits to salvaging and preserving certain material from the
demolition of the Memorial Coliseum to be used as components for a future veteran's
memorial.
Section 4. A copy of this resolution will be sent to veteran's organizations throughout
our community as a commitment to the intentions of the City of Corpus Christi to
develop a fitting and appropriate memorial to the veterans of World War II and all
veterans that will be a perpetual honor to their service and sacrifice.
ATTEST:
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
Armando Chapa Joe dame
City Secretary Mayor
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APPROVED: I day of April, 2010.
Carlos Valdez
City Attorney
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The above resolution was passed by the following vote:
Joe Adame
Chris N. Adler
Brent Chesney
Larry R. Elizondo, Sr.
Kevin Kieschnick
Priscilla Leal
John E. Marez
Nelda Martinez
Mark Scott
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