HomeMy WebLinkAbout023583 RES - 03/23/1999RESOLUTION
HONORING THE LIFE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
OF JANET F. HARTE
WHEREAS, Janet F. Harte died February 23, 1999, at the age of 75, leaving Corpus Christi
and the nation a legacy of citizenship and community works; and
WHEREAS, with her energy and vision, Janet F. Harte advanced a wide variety of
organizations and causes that enriched the lives of her fellow citizens; and
WHEREAS, illustrations of a few of her contributions include: a founder in the 1950s and
long-time sustainer of Planned Parenthood of South Texas, a strong voice against racial violence in
Corpus Christi after the assassination of Martin Luther King, a crusader for recycling and other
environmental conservation efforts, and a leader of the Federation for American Immigration
Reform; and
WHEREAS, Janet F. Harte, along with her husband Ed Harte, was an unsurpassed
philanthropist, generously supporting a variety of charities over many years, and, in 1998, donating
nearly $20,000,000 for a performing arts center, a library, Metro Ministries, and other community
facilities and programs, being named Newsmakers of the Year for their example of generosity; and
WHEREAS, Janet F. Harte lived her convictions in her daily life, leaving vibrant memories
for her many friends and abetter community as her gift; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The City Council recognizes and honors the legacy left by Janet F. Harte to
the citizens of this community through a life well lived.
SECTION 2. Our citizens will forever remember and be inspired by her contributions,
compassion, and principled and fearless commitment to a better world.
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ATTEST:
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Armando Chapa
City Secretary
Samuel L. Neal, Jr.
Mayor, The City of Corpus C
Legal form approved on 15 mar (,G` , 1999; James R. Bray, Jr., City Attorney.
By•
Alison Galla ay.
Assistant City Attorney
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The above resolution was passed by the following vote:
Samuel L. Neal, Jr.
Javier D. Colmenero
Melody Cooper
Alex L. Garcia, Jr.
Dr. Arnold Gonzales
Betty Jean Longoria
John Longoria
Edward A. Martin
Dr. David McNichols
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