S
S.R. No. 1140
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1140
In Memory
of
Carl LeBlanc
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Nederland in mourning the loss of prominent
businessman and respected civic leader Carl "Cropo" LeBlanc,
who died May 15, 2001, at the age of 76; and
WHEREAS, The many important achievements of this
distinguished and beloved gentleman contributed greatly to the
development and progress of the city he so dearly loved; and
WHEREAS, A barber in Nederland for over 50 years,
Carl LeBlanc was a vital part of this community and worked
tirelessly as mayor and member of the city council for over
18 years; deeply involved in various civic organizations to
benefit the citizens of the area, he served on the Nederland
Economic Development Corporation and as president of the
Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission in 1975 and the
Nederland Chamber of Commerce in 1977; and
WHEREAS, Aside from his political involvements, the native
of Little Abbeville received much enjoyment from his many years
of announcing high school football games, working as a member of
the board of directors of the Young Men's Christian Association,
and participating in the Nederland Heritage Festival, which he
helped found; and
WHEREAS, Recognized by his associates for his leadership
and considerable abilities, Mr. LeBlanc was honored in 1977 by the
Nederland Chamber of Commerce as an Outstanding Nederland Citizen,
was named Mr. Nederland, and was dubbed Knight of the Year three
times for his involvement in the Knights of Columbus; and
WHEREAS, An active member of Saint Charles Catholic Church,
this devout Christian gentleman displayed great compassion for
those in need as he practiced his faith in his daily life; and
WHEREAS, Mr. LeBlanc's death is a profoundly sensed loss
for his family, his business associates, and his friends;
well-respected for his deep sense of purpose and generosity of
spirit, this man with a warm smile will not be easily forgotten;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
77th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the
family of Carl LeBlanc; his wife of 60 years, Vera, and his
five children; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared
for his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the
Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it
do so in memory of Carl "Cropo" LeBlanc.
Bernsen
______________________________________
President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the above
Resolution was adopted by the Senate
on May 22, 2001, by a rising vote.
______________________________________
Secretary of the Senate
______________________________________
Member, Texas Senate
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