HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 22745: RENAMING MUNICIPAL COURT TO JUDGE KERMIT MORRISON, JR. (REQUESTED BY COUNCILMEMBER JONES) P. R. No. 22745
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION NAMING THE CITY BUILDING HOUSING THE PORT
ARTHUR MUNICIPAL COURT LOCATED AT 645 4TH STREET IN
MEMORY OF THE "HONORABLE JUDGE KERMIT MORRISON, JR."
(REQUESTED BY COUNCILMEMBER JONES)
WHEREAS, service to one's fellow man indicates a character of unselfishness; and
WHEREAS, the Honorable Judge Kermit Morrison, Jr., has unselfishly and
effectively served the citizens of Port Arthur with dignity and integrity in many capacities;
and
WHEREAS, in 1984, Honorable Judge Kermit Morrison, Jr. was appointed as
Municipal Court Judge for the City of Port Arthur and served it faithfully until retiring on
December 31, 2021. During that time, he served on several boards for social and non-profit
organizations as well as working as the Attorney for Tekoa Academy of Accelerated
Studies; and
WHEREAS, the Honorable Judge Kermit Morrison, Jr., was dedicated and
committed to the citizens of the City of Port Arthur. He exhibited a strong sense of justice,
fairness, and respect for all parties in the courtroom, and as a person committed to the
overall welfare, safety and security for the City of Port Arthur, where he distinguished
himself as a legal representative serving the City of Port Arthur; and
WHEREAS, the City of Port Arthur wishes to recognize and honor Judge Kermit
Morrison, Jr., for his excellent service to the citizens of the City of Port Arthur and Jefferson
County and express appreciation for his work; 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, his 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
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 the Honorable Judge Kermit
Morrison, Jr. 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 the Honorable Judge
Kermit Morrison, Jr.
Section 4. That the City Council of the City of Port Arthur does hereby resolve and
declare that the building currently known as the Port Arthur Municipal Court Building at 645
4th Street shall henceforth be named and dedicated as the Honorable Judge Kermit
Morrison Jr.
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
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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.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this day of , 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, CO orney
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APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Ronald Burton, City Manager
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