HomeMy WebLinkAbout027825 RES - 09/09/2008RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE
AGREEMENT TO ESTABLISH THE MATTHEW THEBEAU MEMORIAL AWARD
Whereas, Matthew Thebeau served honorably and passionately as Corpus Christi
Police Officer until his passing in 2008 in the line of duty;
Whereas, Officer Thebeau made a lasting and positive impression on the Corpus
Christi community;
Whereas, Officer Thebeau's parents, Larry and Cyndia Thebeau, and his sister Amy
Conaghan, and other family and community members desire to donate funds to
establish the Matthew Thebeau Memorial Award to honor the memory of Officer
Thebeau, to be presented to graduating cadet of the Corpus Christi Police Academy;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, TEXAS:
Section 1. The City Manager is authorized to execute attached Agreement to establish
the Matthew Thebeau Memorial Award.
INTROCED AND PASSED by the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, on
the day of M?At, 2008.
ATTEST:
Armando Chapa, City Secre
Approved: August 21, 2008
Lisa Agullnir
Assistant City Attorney
for City Attorney
CITY 0f CORPUS CHRISTI
Henry Garrett, Mayor
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The above resolution was passed by the following vote:
Henry Garrett
Melody Cooper
Larry Elizondo, Sr.
Mike Hummell
Bill Kelly
Priscilla G. Leal
John E. Marez
Nelda Martinez
Michael McCutchon
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AGREEMENT TO ESTABLISH MATTHEW THEBEAU MEMORIAL AWARD
This Agreement is by and between the City of Corpus Christi, a home rule city
under the laws of the State of Texas, (the "City") and Cyndia Thebeau.
Whereas, Matthew Thebeau served honorably and passionately as Corpus
Christi Police Officer until his passing in 2008 in the line of duty;
Whereas Officer Thebeau made a lasting and positive impression on the Corpus
Christi community;
Whereas family and community members desire to present funds to the City of
Corpus Christi to establish the Matthew Thebeau Memorial Award to honor the
memory of Officer Thebeau, to be presented by the Corpus Christi Police
Academy to a deserving graduating cadet of the Corpus Christi Police Academy;
For and in consideration of the covenants, undertakings and considerations
herein stated, the City of Corpus Christi and Cyndia Thebeau agree as follows:
1. The City accepts the initial funding of $10,000.00 from Mrs. Cyndia Thebeau
to fund a Matthew Thebeau Memorial Award.
2. The City will use the funds provided under this Agreement to award a cash
award of $500.00, to be presented at the Corpus Christi Police Academy
graduation ceremony to the recipient of the Matthew Thebeau Memorial Award.
3. The Corpus Christi Police Academy training staff shall determine the recipient
of the Matthew Thebeau Memorial Award. The recipient of the award should
possess the characteristics which honor the memory of Officer Thebeau:
honesty, humor, wisdom, honor, empathy, compassion, enthusiasm,
commitment, service, loyalty, respectfulness, trustworthiness, positive attitude,
and physical agility.
4. The City Manager is authorized to accept additional funds that are given to
the City of Corpus Christi for the benefit of the Matthew Thebeau Memorial
Award fund.
5. The funds provided under this Agreement will be maintained by the City in an
interest-bearing depository account, and interest will be applied towards the
Matthew Thebeau Memorial Award fund.
6. The award described herein is contingent upon City's receipt of sufficient
private funds.
7. This Agreement shall not be amended except in writing, signed by all parties
hereto. This contract shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the
State of Texas.
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Agreed to by:
Cyndia Thebeau Date
ATTEST CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Armando Chapa, City Secretary City Manager
Approved: Day of August, 2008
By:
Lisa Aguilar, Assistant City Attorney
For City Attorney
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