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A RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, on September 11, 1986, Shaw Special Emphasis School received
the Presidential Excellence in Education Award 1985-86, from President
Ronald Reagan at a special White House ceremony; and
WHEREAS, the award was based upon improved achievement in reading and
mathematics, and Shaw Special Emphasis School was one of only 272
elementary schools in the United States and three elementary schools in
Corpus Christi to receive this honor; and
WHEREAS, Corpus Christi was the only city in the United States with as
many as three elementary schools being so honored, bringing special honor
and prestige to this City; and
WHEREAS, this award is a tribute to hard work and high aspirations of
the students of Shaw Special Emphasis School, to the strong support of
their families, and to the leadership and excellence of Shaw's teachers,
administration and support staff and the Corpus Christi Independent School
District; and
WHEREAS, this award provides inspiration for the continued advancement
of area education;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the City Council on behalf of the entire
community, commends and congratulates Shaw Special Emphasis School, its
students and their families, and its teachers, administrators and support
staff, and the Corpus Christi Independent School District, for this
exceptional achievement and honor.
SECTION 2. That the City Secretary shall present a copy of this
resolution to Shaw Special Emphasis School as a token of the pride and
gratitude of the entire community for this accomplishment.
SECTION 3. That upon written request of the Mayor or five Council
members, copy attached, to find and declare an emergency due to the
immediate desire of the City Council to show their appreciation for the
outstanding accomplishments of the Shaw Special Emphasis School, such
finding of an emergency is made and declared requiring suspension of the
Charter rule as to consideration and voting upon ordinances or resolutions
at three regular meetings so that this resolution is passed and shall take
effect upon first reading as an emergency measure this the 23rd day of
September, 1986.
ATTEST:
City Secretary
APPROVED IBI DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1986
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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
or resolution, an emergency exists requiring suspension of the Charter rule
as to consideration and voting upon ordinances or resolutions at three
regular meetings; I/we, therefore, request that you suspend said Charter rule
and pass this ordinance or resolution finally on the date it is introduced,
or at the present meeting of the City Council.
Respectfully, Respectfully,
Council Members
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MAYOR
THE C Y OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
The above ordinance was passed
Luther Jones
Dr. Jack Best
David Berlanga, Sr.
Leo Guerrero
Joe McComb
Frank Mendez
Bill Pruet
Mary Pat Slavik
Linda Strong
by the following vote:
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