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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

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above

Resolution was adopted by the Senate

on May 22, 2001, by a rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate

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