HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Human Relations Commission - 12/02/1993 MINUTES
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HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION MEETING
DECEMBER 2, 1993
Commissioners Present Commissioners Absent
Rosalie Beaty, Vice Chair Rev. Willie Davila
Sandra Huhn Rabbi Paul Joseph
Kate Haltom Grandis Lenken
Clyde E. Bourke Terry Mills
Jimmie Mccurn
Staff Present
Jacquelyn Harrell
Adell Lucas
The regular monthly meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by the Vice
Chair, Rosalie Beaty. Roll call was taken and a quorum was present to conduct
a legally constituted meeting.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
It was moved and seconded the Minutes of October 7, 1993 be approved as read.
CHAIRPERSON'S COMMENTS
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Vice Chair Beaty reported she had been requested to preside by the Chair in
his absence.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Jacquelyn Harrell reported on events airing the month of October and
November. A written report had previously been distributed.
OLD BUSINESS
Committee Appointments - No Report
Committee Responsibilities - No Report
NEW BUSINESS
Human Rights Week
Vice Chair, Rosalie Beaty, was at the City Council Meeting to receive the
Proclamation for Human Rights Week from the Mayor. Human Rights Week will be
observed December 5 through December 11, 1993 with a special program on
Thursday, December 9, 1993 at 7:00 p.m., Jewish Community Center, 750 Everhart
Road. Human Relations Commission is a co-sponsor with the Corpus Christi
Jewish Carimunity Council and the National Conference of Christians and Jews.
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NEW BUSINESS (continued)
Report on Institute for the Healing of Racism Seminar
Commissioner Jimmie McCurn reported on the Seminar which was held November 13
and 14, 1993.
Commissioner MCCurn reported the conference on healing of racism was very well
received by participants. Participants were culturally diverse and included
Jewish, Black, Mexican, Indian as well as the dominant race in America.
Films, small and large group discussion, and personal experiences were
utilized. The sessions were led by a team of female facilitators. It was
reported the seminar was very emotional and the experience made people feel
closer to each other.
Many participants felt it was an enlightening experience. Much was learned
about the Jewish, Native American, Asian and Black history since biblical
times.
16 PUBLIC COMMENTS - 2 Minutes
Ron Hudson stated he is still waiting on an answer to his complaint.
Commissioner Beaty stated the Commission can't do anything until they hear
from legal, but she feels he has a legitimate complaint.
ADJOURNMENT
`.There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was
adjourned at 6:00 p.in.
Vice Chair Date
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