HomeMy WebLinkAbout029604 RES - 08/28/2012Resolution
Authorizing the name change of the Greenwood Library to the Ben F. McDonald Public
Library and naming the Greenwood Library children's area the Velia and Joe De Leon
Children's Library
WHEREAS, Mayor Ben F. McDonald was instrumental in passing civil rights ordinances
in the City during the early 60's and was a prominent force in shaping Corpus Christi history
during those years;
WHEREAS, Mayor Ben F. McDonald promoted the development of branch libraries in
Corpus Christi;
WHEREAS, Ben F. McDonald had the distinction of running a major State agency, The
Texas Department of Community Affairs; and
WHEREAS, Councilmember Joe De Leon promoted the development of branch libraries,
and in particular, the construction of the Greenwood Library;
WHEREAS, Velia De Leon worked on behalf of the library system as a board member
for many years;
WHEREAS, Velia De Leon was a promoter of libraries and books in South Texas
beginning in the 1920s;
WHEREAS, Velia De Leon was involved with the Corpus Christi Public Library system
from the 1950s until she passed away in 1990, and was involved in the construction of the
Greenwood Library in 1966; and
WHEREAS, in honor of Ben F. McDonald and in honor of Velia and Joe De Leon;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. The name change of the Greenwood Library to the Ben F. McDonald Public
Library is hereby authorized.
Section 2. The naming of the Greenwood Library children's area to Velia and Joe De
Leon Children's Library is hereby authorized.
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective on the date of final City Council
approval.
029604
INDEXED
ATTEST:
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
(221-(g—e64'/461
Armando Chapa Joe Adame
City Secretary Mayor
Corpus Christi, Texas
, 2012
The above resolution was passed by the following vote:
Joe Adame
Chris N. Adler
Kelley Allen
Larry Elizondo, Sr.
Priscilla G. Leal
David Loeb
John E. Marez
Nelda Martinez
Mark Scott
029604