HomeMy WebLinkAbout028138 ORD - 04/28/2009RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE NAME CHANGE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI HEALTH
DEPARTMENT ANIMAL CARE AND VECTOR SERVICES CENTER, TO THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI HEALTH DEPARTMENT TEX VILLARREAL ANIMAL CARE AND
VECTOR SERVICES CENTER, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE ANIMAL CONTROL
ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
WHEREAS, Tex Villarreal started the mosquito control program in 1944 at the request of
the United States Government;
WHEREAS, during his forty-one (41) year tenure with the Vector Control Department, his
pioneering work set the standard for mosquito control and eradications not only around the
country, but also around the world as well;
WHEREAS, during the St. Louis Encephalitis outbreak of 1966, Tex Villarreal and the City
of Corpus Christi were propelled to national and world prominence when he developed the
means for underground sewer fogging, which is where the disease—carrying species was
breeding;
WHEREAS, his retirement in 1985 was the end of an era that had seen the entire mosquito
control program landscape change forever;
WHEREAS, the quality of life and health of the generations of Corpus Christians has been
positively impacted by the hard work, dedication and tireless efforts of this man, who simply
wanted to benefit his community; and
WHEREAS, in honor of Tex Villarreal;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, THAT:
The name change of the City of Corpus Christi Health Department Animal Care and Vector
Services Center, to the City of Corpus Christi Health Department Tex Villarreal Animal
Care and Vector Services Center, as recommended by the Animal Control Advisory
Committee, is hereby authorized.
ATTEST:
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
enry G rett
Mayor, C ty of Corpus Christi
028138
APPROVED AS TO FORM: April 20, 2009
.42Arki—AGME3)GriAl
eborah Walther Brown
Assistant City Attorney
For City Attorney
Corpus Christi, Texas
4
,2009
The above resolution was passed by the following vote:
Henry Garrett
Melody Cooper
Larry Elizondo, Sr.
Mike Hummel)
Bill Kelly
Priscilla G. Leal
John E. Marez
Nelda Martinez
Michael McCutchon
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Resolution authorizing the naming of the
Tex Villarreal Animal Care and Vector Services Center