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Commemorating the Life of Mr. Oveal Williams
WHEREAS, Mr. Oveal Williams was a highly respected and honored citizen of
Corpus Christi; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Williams was honored on November 16, 1993 by City Council
naming the new north side senior citizens center after him; and
WHEREAS, in 1992 Mr. Williams was recognized by St. John's First Baptist
church for his commitment to church service and leadership; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Williams dedicated himself to ushering at church and served at
the local, state and national levels; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Williams served and helped raise funds for many committees,
and including the Senior Community Services Advisory Committee, NAACP, North Bay
Area Advisory Council, Nueces County Community Action Agency, Coalition of Black
Democrats, Black History Culture Committee, and the Fund raising Activities Committee
for Seniors (FACS); and
WHEREAS, Mr. Williams was a participant since the late 1970's of the
Washington Senior Center, where he served as President of the Site Council, as a
member of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) and was a
spokesperson for the senior citizens in the North side area for many years; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Williams was employed by the HEB company in the warehouse
for 28 years; and
WHEREAS, the passing of this community leader and fund raiser on February
27, 1999 is a loss to the entire City, as well as his family, friends, and associates.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the Corpus Christi City Council commemorates the life of Mr.
Oveal Williams for and on behalf of the citizens. He will be missed by all who knew and
worked with him, and our lives are enriched for having known him. The City expresses
its condolences to his family and friends. The City Secretary is directed to provide his
family with an official copy of this Resolution commemorating Mr. Oveal Williams.
ATTEST: THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
Armando Chapa, City Secretary
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Legal form approved on .Z5 , 1999; James R. Bray, Jr., City Attorney
By:
Alison Gallawa , Assistant City Attorn
Corpus Christi, Texas
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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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