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 1-2                         SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1140
 1-3                                  In Memory
 1-4                                     of
 1-5                                Carl LeBlanc
 1-6           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
 1-7     citizens of Nederland in mourning the loss of prominent
 1-8     businessman and respected civic leader Carl "Cropo" LeBlanc,
 1-9     who died May 15, 2001, at the age of 76; and
1-10           WHEREAS, The many important achievements of this
1-11     distinguished and beloved gentleman contributed greatly to the
1-12     development and progress of the city he so dearly loved; and
1-13           WHEREAS, A barber in Nederland for over 50 years,
1-14     Carl LeBlanc was a vital part of this community and worked
1-15     tirelessly as mayor and member of the city council for over
1-16     18 years; deeply involved in various civic organizations to
1-17     benefit the citizens of the area, he served on the Nederland
1-18     Economic Development Corporation and as president of the
1-19     Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission in 1975 and the
1-20     Nederland Chamber of Commerce in 1977; and
1-21           WHEREAS, Aside from his political involvements, the native
 2-1     of Little Abbeville received much enjoyment from his many years
 2-2     of announcing high school football games, working as a member of
 2-3     the board of directors of the Young Men's Christian Association,
 2-4     and participating in the Nederland Heritage Festival, which he
 2-5     helped found; and
 2-6           WHEREAS, Recognized by his associates for his leadership
 2-7     and considerable abilities, Mr. LeBlanc was honored in 1977 by the
 2-8     Nederland Chamber of Commerce as an Outstanding Nederland Citizen,
 2-9     was named Mr. Nederland, and was dubbed Knight of the Year three
2-10     times for his involvement in the Knights of Columbus; and
2-11           WHEREAS, An active member of Saint Charles Catholic Church,
2-12     this devout Christian gentleman displayed great compassion for
2-13     those in need as he practiced his faith in his daily life; and
2-14           WHEREAS, Mr. LeBlanc's death is a profoundly sensed loss
2-15     for his family, his business associates, and his friends;
2-16     well-respected for his deep sense of purpose and generosity of
2-17     spirit, this man with a warm smile will not be easily forgotten;
2-18     now, therefore, be it
2-19           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-20     77th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the
2-21     family of Carl LeBlanc; his wife of 60 years, Vera, and his
2-22     five children; and, be it further
2-23           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared
 3-1     for his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the
 3-2     Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it
 3-3     do so in memory of Carl "Cropo" LeBlanc.
 3-4                                                                 Bernsen
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 3-6                                         President of the Senate
 3-7                                       I hereby certify that the above
 3-8                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
 3-9                                  on May 22, 2001, by a rising vote.
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3-11                                         Secretary of the Senate
3-12                                  ______________________________________
3-13                                           Member, Texas Senate