HomeMy WebLinkAbout029670 RES - 10/30/2012Resolution
Authorizing the name change of the Northwest Branch Library to the Own R Hopkins
Public Library
WHEREAS, Owen R. Hopkins Owen spearheaded a three-part initiative called "Maps in
Schools, Bones in Schools, and Boulders in Schools." as President of the Corpus Christi
Geological Society;
WHEREAS, Owen R. Hopkins was responsible for arranging for the installation in the
Northwest Branch Library of a 14 foot Columbian Mammoth Front Leg Bone which was
uncovered in the Nueces River Floodplain in Nueces County;
WHEREAS, Owen R. Hopkins was instrumental in obtaining the donation of the 65
million -year-old fossil fish (Diplomystus) preserved in limestone which is on permanent exhibit
at the Garcia Library;
WHEREAS, Owen R. Hopkins was the force behind the Solar System model that is
permanently installed along the seawall in Corpus Christi; and
WHEREAS, in honor of Owen R. Hopkins;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. The name change of the Northwest Branch Library to the Owen R. Hopkins
Public Library is hereby authorized.
Section 2. This Resolution shall become effective on the date of final City Council
approval.
ATTEST:
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
Armando Chapa Joe Ayarame
City Secretary Mayor
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The above resolution was passed by the following vote:
Joe Adame
Chris N. Adler
Kelley Allen
Larry Elizondo, Sr.
Priscilla G. Leal
David Loeb
John E. Marez
Nelda Martinez
Mark Scott
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