HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 22744: NAMING A CITY BUILDING TO INELL ROSS MOORE (REQUESTED BY COUNCILMEMBER JONES) P. R. No. 22744
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION NAMING THE CITY BUILDING HOUSING THE
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION LOCATED AT 300 4TH STREET
IN MEMORY OF "INELL ROSS MOORE" (REQUESTED BY
COUNCILM EMBER JONES)
WHEREAS, service to one's fellow man indicates a character of unselfishness; and
WHEREAS, Inell Ross Moore, has unselfishly and effectively served the citizens
of Port Arthur with dignity and integrity in many capacities; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Moore dedicated a lot of her life to helping others. She started her
career at Lamar Elementary and moved to Carver Elementary. She was the first African
American teacher at Sam Houston Elementary School and the first African American
instructor at Lamar State College, where she retired after 40 years of teaching.
Additionally, she was a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. and Top Ladies of
Distinction; and,
WHEREAS, she served on the City of Port Arthur Planning and Zoning Commission
for 48 years. Inell Ross Moore has left an indelible mark and she will be missed; and
WHEREAS, the benefits of such service to the community are often without
measure and the pecuniary rewards for such meritorious service too often do not rise to
the level of the sacrifices made; and
WHEREAS, her untiring and unselfish service and dedication to duty to the citizens
of Port Arthur have and will positively impact this City for generations to follow; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council deems it eminently proper, appropriate and benefiting
that a permanent recognition of such meritorious service be created.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Port Arthur does hereby
acknowledge with gratitude the extensive effective service of Inell Ross Moore to the
citizens of Port Arthur.
Section 3. That the City Council in recognition of said services for the citizens of
Port Arthur, desires to create a permanent recognition in gratitude to Inell Ross Moore.
Section 4. That the City Council of the City of Port Arthur does hereby resolve and
declare that the building currently known as the Development Services Division at 300 4th
Street shall henceforth be named and dedicated as the Inell Ross Moore Development
Services Center.
Section 5. That appropriate signage and a plaque recognizing this action shall be
permanently affixed to such building.
Section 6. That any resolution, ordinance, or administrative policy in conflict
herewith is hereby repealed, but only to the extent of such conflict.
Section 7. That a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the
Minutes of the City Council.
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READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this 30th day of August, A.D., 2022, at a
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 Bellard, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Valecia R. eno, City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Ronald Burton, City Manager
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