HomeMy WebLinkAbout031742 RES - 04/16/2019 RESOLUTION
IN RECOGNITION OF DAVID G. NOYOLA, HONORING HIS MANY YEARS OF
SERVICE TO CORPUS CHRISTI
WHEREAS, David G. Noyola, a lifelong resident of Corpus Christi, a proud representative
of the City's Westside, and a prominent member of the civic-minded Noyola family,
passed away on February 7, 2019.
WHEREAS, Mr. Noyola served as a City Council Member from 1993 to 1995. He led the
effort resulting in the naming of the Selena Auditorium after Selena Quintanilla Perez
shortly after her death. He successfully advocated for Westside infrastructure
improvements including streets, curbs, gutters, neighborhood parks, and lighting. He was
a loyal supporter of the Greenwood Senior Center, Greenwood-Molina Children's Center,
Neighborhood Centers of Corpus Christi, and the Ben F. McDonald (formerly Greenwood)
Library.
WHEREAS, Mr. Noyola served as a Nueces County Commissioner from 1999 to 2002.
During his tenure, he supported the bond programs that created the Robstown
fairgrounds and Aviators baseball park. He also advocated for infrastructure
improvements to the rural areas in his precinct, including Bishop, Banquete, and Agua
Dulce.
WHEREAS, Mr. Noyola was instrumental in establishing the Molina Veterans Park as a
memorial to service members from the city's Molina neighborhood who were killed in the
Vietnam War.
WHEREAS, Mr. Noyola was inducted into the West Oso Hall of Fame.
WHEREAS, Mr. Noyola was known as "El Hijo del Pueblo" (Son of the People), for his
relentless pursuit of social justice and reform.
WHEREAS, Mr. Noyola was a popular radio host on Magic Q 104.9 Tejano Radio, and
was named a Tejano Roots Hall of Fame broadcaster.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Section 1. That David G. Noyola will be remembered as a tireless community
advocate and dedicated public servant, and that this brief account of David G. Noyola's
service be memorialized for future generations.
Section 2. That an/official copy of this resolution be prepared and forwarded to his
family.
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The above resolution was passed by the following vote:
Joe McComb / !
Roland Barrera L ILA!
Rudy Garza I
Paulette M. Guajardo IAA!
Gil Hernandez LI
Michael Hunter Olt-
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Everett Roy
Greg Smith4
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