HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 22733: KERMIT C. MORRISON, JR. AND CALING FOR PUBLIC HEARING TO NAME A BUILDING IN HIS MEMORY P. R. No. 22733
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AS IT PERTAINS TO COMMEMORATING THE SERVICE OF
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE KERMIT C. MORRISON,
JR. AND CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO NAME A BUILDING IN HIS
MEMORY
WHEREAS, Kermit C. Morrison, Jr. served as Municipal Court Judge for the City of Port Arthur
from January 11, 1984 through December 31, 2021; and
WHEREAS, Judge Morrison passed away on July 11, 2022; and
WHEREAS, Judge Morrison served with unparalleled distinction in administering justice in the City
of Port Arthur Municipal Court; and
WHEREAS, Judge Morrison's commitment to Port Arthur is a true example of dedication
to public service; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council wish to recognize the extraordinary contributions
of Judge Morrison to the City of Port Arthur and its residents; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to call a public hearing to consider naming the
building housing the Municipal Court located at 645 Fourth Street in memory of Judge Kermit C.
Morrison.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITYOF PORT
ARTHUR, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
Section 2. That the City Council appreciates and commemorates the memory of Judge
Kermit C. Morrison, Jr.
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Section 3. That pursuant to Resolution No. 97-258, a public hearing will be held
on August 30, 2022 at 6:00 o'clock P.M., to discuss and receive public comment regarding naming
the building housing the Port Arthur Municipal Court located at 645 4th Street in memoryof Judge
Kermit C. Morrison, Jr.
Section 4. That a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of
the City Council.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this day of , A.D. 2022,
at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote:
AYES:
Mayor:
Councilmembers:
NOES: .
Thurman Bill Bartle, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Ballard, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Val Tizeno, City Olttorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Ronald Burton, City Manager
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