HomeMy WebLinkAbout01839 ORD - 09/04/1945a Y
A RESOLUTION
LKPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE MAYOR AND
CITY COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND EXTENDING TEAM ON BEHALF
OF THE CITY TO INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS
RENDERING AID DURING RECENT HURRICANE AND
EVACUATION OF NORTH BEACH AREA.
WHEREAS. a number of private citizens and organisations rendered
invaluable service to'the City of Corpus Christi during the recent atom and
evacuation of the North Beach Areal and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commissioners are deeply appreciative of these
services and desire to give public recognition to those who participated in
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BE IT RESOLVED&
That the Mayor and City Comissioners, on behalf of the citizens of
Corpus Christi, hereby express the gratitude and thanks of the City to all those
who rendered aid on the ocoasion of this threatened disaster, and in particular
to the fallowing organisations and individuals who tirelessly, efficiently. and
at great personal risk. assisted in the protection of the lives and property of
both residents and visitors to this city and its environs
Capt• Chas. W. Ogden, Disaster Relief Chairman of the Nuaces
County Chapter. American Red Cross. who, as over -all head of
the local Relief Work, directed and oo- ordinated the services
of all workers•
The American Red Cross and its local volunteer workers serving with
the following Sub - Committee Chairmen:
Mrs. Douglas Jackson -- Canteen Chairman and Chairman of Sub- Comaittee
for food.
Harry Coon - -Central Purch®se and Supply.
B. N. Peak and Robt. MoCrackem— Publicity
John Ferris -- Clothing
Mrs. L. R. Doak - Registration
Herbert French and Perry Tucker - Traneportation
J. E. Bell -- Survey
C. A. Counts— Rasoue
Dr. Molvar Farman-- Nedical Aid
Claude Cuncingbam and C. E. Burnett -- Shelter
Jack Poole -- Communications
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Mr. J. P. Mokuliff, Chief of the local Weather Bureau
The Texas Defense Guard
The Texas Highway Patrol
Sheriff Job. Barney and his Deputies
The Boy Seouts of America
Radio Stations KRIS, KEYS AND MMU
The City Police, Fire, Street and Water Departments
Central Poser & Light Company
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
The Board of Education and personnel oouneoted therewith
Starnes Food Center
Peterson Food Market
Webb Food Market
Tait Grocery & Market
Chiles Food Store
Weil Brothers Grocery
Duncan Coffee Company
Nueces Trapeportation Company
Mr. Jack Poole and Mr. Harry Coon who, in addition to
their services &A Chairmen of Red Cross Sub- Comnittees
rendered aid in countless other ways.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVEDS
That a copy of this resolution be recorded in the Official
Ordinance and Resolution Records of thsjOiby oP Cor us Chri
Mayor, o Corpus C st y e
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The forego Resolution was passed by the following rotes
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Hoy L. Self Ad
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R. R. Rambo
S. C. Back
N. B. Marriott
B. G. Moffett