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Welcome- City Manager Edward P. Meza
Invocation- Chaplain George Patterson
Pledge of Allegiance- American Legion Post 498, VFW Post 8791
Special Speakers- Honorable Joe E. Vega, Honorable Rene O. Oliveira, PI Veteran’s Committee Chair & VFW Post 8791 Commander Robert Vela
21 Gun Salute- Port Isabel Police Department Honor Guard
Taps- VFW Post 2035 Al Senteno
Unveiling of Plaques- Mayor Joe E. Vega
Closing- City Manager Edward P. Meza
In Memory of former Mayor Arturo Galvan
Future Site of the Arturo Galvan Coastal Park Dedication Ceremony
Saturday, July 9, 2001 at 10:00 a.m.
Family & friends of the Arturo Galvan Family gather for the
unveiling of the Future Site of the Mayor Arturo Galvan
Coastal Park.
Welcome by Port Isabel City Manager Edward P. Meza.
Mayor Arturo Galvan’s great grandchildren and the American
Legion Post 498, VFW Post 8791 lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Joe E. Vega shares the history of Mayor Galvan and
his family in the community of Port Isabel.
Friends and family of Mayor Arturo Galvan gather for dedication.
Pictured: Port Isabel Commissioner Memo Torres, Mrs. Galvan,
Commissioner MJ Garza, Mayor Vega and Edward Meza present
framed invitation and program to Mrs. Galvan.
Commissioner MJ Garza leads invocation and provides remarks.
Unveiling of the future site of the Arturo Galvan Coastal Park. Second St. and
North Shore Drive. Port Isabel.
Auturo Galvan Biography
Arturo Galvan was born on January 31, 1930. He was the eldest son of Antonio Galvan and Esparanza Garza Galvan. He had four siblings: brothers Ignacio, Antonio Jr., Frank, and a sister who died at nine months.
Arturo graduated from Port Isabel High School in 1950. He would always tell his children and grandchildren that they needed to work hard at their studies so they could graduate in the top t0 just like him. He would then add that there were only eight in his class!
Arturo was drafted the same year he graduated. He served in the U.S. Army and was deployed to Korea for the Korean Conflict. Arturo did not talk about his experiences ?there, but would often talk about the friends who joined him. Stories of Guy Carpenter, Robert Gonzales, Moises Vela, and Johnny Barrientez were often shared with his family.
Arturo fell in love and married his sweetheart, Mary Lou Perez, on January 16, 1955. During that time, Arturo worked for Floyd Bobbit at the Gulf Service Station. Arturo and Mary Lou planned on having at least six children, but six turned to eleven. They started parenthood in December of 1977 and celebrated the birth of their last child on Arturo’s 48th birthday in 1978. Many of their 24 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren were present for the dedication.
Arturo’s political career began as a request from Mayor Hockaday who appointed him on the committee for Urban Renewal. He was elected a member of the Point Isabel School Board where he served for many years. Arturo was the Port Isabel Mayor from 1970-1972. During this short time, be believed that his city needed harmony and he managed to maintain that during his tenure. After work, he would continue to improve the city on his own time, fixing alleys, looking for the best bids for fire trucks, etc. He had a vision to make tis area in Derry available for public use as he spent many days fishiing with his wife and children enjoying the Laguna Madre. He was even responsible for providing the City with its first ambulance, and appointing Eliseo Vega as a municipal judge.
Arturo gave himself wholeheartedly to his community and his family, and was liked by all who knew him. He had a charismatic smile and a great personality. He loved dancing, his favorite was the jitterbug. Arturo was a devout Catholic and would often say, “God knows what I am doing and only He will give me credit.” Arturo Galvan passed on to a better life on June 27, 1998. although he is not here with us today, he will forever be in our hearts.
In memory of Mayor Arturo Galvan
Mayor Joe E. Vega the Port Isabel City Commission Cordially invite you to attend the dedication ceremony of the future site of the
Mayor Arturo Galvan Coastal Park
Saturday, July 9, 2011
10:00 a.m.
1702 North Shore Drive Port Isabel, Texas 78578
Refreshments will be served following ceremony.
Seventy-five years ago, June 24, 1936, the first Rotary meeting was held at the Queen Isabel Inn in Port Isabel and marked the beginning of three quarters of a century of service to the Laguna Madre area and beyond. On Friday, June 24, 2011 at Beulah Lee Park the Rotary hosted a ribbon cutting for a 35 ft. flag pole and marker. Following the raising of the flag and the Pledge of Allegiance, Rotarian Ronald Boudreaux shared a brief history of the Rotary Club of Port Isabel. Lunch was served in the gazebo.
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75th Anniversary Flag Memorial Ribbon Cutting
by members of the Port Isabel Rotary Club.
Raising of the Flag by Rotarian Roberto Rodriguez.
Rotary Club President, Bettina Tolin welcome and opening remarks,
pictured with Port Isabel Mayor Joe E. Vega.
Presentation of Club Charter to Port Isabel Museum. Pictured: Honorary
Rotarian Mary Anne Meyn, Bettina Tolin, Museum Director Jeannie
Flores and City Manager Edward Meza.
PROGRAM:
The Rotary Club of Port Isabel 75th Anniversary Celebration
Beulah Lee Park, Port Isabel, Texas
June 24, 2011
Ring Rotary Bell
Welcome and Opening Remarks- Bettina Tolin, Club President
Invocation- Fr. Phil Taylor, Rotarian
Welcome and Remarks- Mayor Joe E. Vega
75th Anniversary Flag Memorial Ribbon Cutting- Members of Port Isabel Rotary Club
Raising of the Flag- Rotarian Roberto Rodriguez
Pledge of Allegiance- Rotarian Sgt. at Arms, Bob White
Sharing of Club History- Rotarian Ronald Boudreaux
Presentation of Club Charter to Port Isabel Museum Director Jeannie Flores and City Manager Edward Meza- Honorary Rotarian Mary Ann Meyn and Bettina Tolin
Ring Bell
Lunch is Served in the Gazebo!
The Rotary Club of Port Isabel thanks you for being a part of our special celebration today!
Our special thanks to the following for making this Flag Memorial Project and 75th Anniversary Celebration possible:
Mayor Joe E. Vega and the Port Isabel City Commissioners
City Manager, Edward Meza, City of Port Isabel
Balde Alaniz and Public Works Staff, City of Port Isabel
Jerry Adams, Jearel Adams Construction
Murray Farms
Russell Beauford, AEP Texas
Butch Mock, Butch’s A/C and Electrical
Emilio Galvan, Chalico Concrete & Materials, Inc.
Bob Binney, South Texas Flags, Inc.
HEB Food Store, Port Isabel, Texas
Rotarians (Flag Installation Project): Roberto Rodriguez, Jerry Adams, Bob Fudge, George Riley, Bob White, Jeff Hughes
Rotarians (Anniversary Celebration Committee): Jacqui Dempsey, DeeOnda Ahadi, Diana Delgado, Ron Boudreaux, Ken Irwin, Ginny Riley, Traci Tousey, Jeff Hughes
75 Years of Rotary Presidents
| 1936-37 Ross Stanley 1937-38 Robert B. McLeaisch 1938-39 Burnie Burnell 1939-40 Hon. T.R. Hunt 1940-41 Joel P. Keene 1941-42 K.R. Stone 1942-43 J.J. Jaudon 1943-44 F.G. Shannon 1944-45 Jas. S. Scaief 1945-46 Floyd Bobbitt 1946-47 Ray S. Wait 1947-48 Flem Marlin 1948-49 Ewing Clark 1949-50 Ray S. Wait 1950-51 Robert E. Monlux 1951-52 Lewis Browder 1952-53 Ray Hybds 1953-54 Anthony Meyn, Jr. 1954-55 George O. Trump 1955-56 William W. Brown 1956-57 A. Ray Keller 1957-58 Marshal Story 1958-59 Joe Lane 1959-60 Charles Berry 1960-61 Don L. Pruitt 1961-62 Francis M. Kershaw 1962-63 George C. Colley 1963-64 W. Stuart Adkins 1964-65 John H. Kittila, Jr. 1965-66 Lawrence K. Allen 1966-67 L. Dale Anderson 1967-68 Arthur W. Shafer 1968-69 Thomas A. Urie, Sr. 1969-70 E.W. Heinz 1970-71 Harvey O. Carson 1971-72 Andrew F. Lavender 1972-73 Clyde W. Lyons, Sr. 1973-74 Troy Dillow |
1974-75 Paul Golterman 1975-76 Sherman Lee 1976-77 Roy Smith 1977-78 Fred Blondel 1978-79 James D. Haley 1979-80 Ronald Boudreaux 1980-81 William D. Suhr 1981-82 Elmer W. Heinze 1982-83 Keith Petty 1983-84 Robert White 1984-85 Harlie D. Londrie 1985-86 Jon Schroeder 1986-87 Eddy DeLosSantos 1987-88 David Krummel 1988-89 Frank Klinges 1989-90 Neil Zimmet 1990-91 Carl Johnson 1991-92 Mike Zimmerman 1992-93 Will Cabler 1993-94 David Hall 1994-95 Craig Vogel 1995-96 Carlos Chacon 1996-97 Bart Shaw – half year Jim Eliam – half year 1997-98 Jearel Adams 1998-99 Duane A. Rasmussen 1999-00 William Whaley 2000-01 Ray Kendall 2001-02 Marie Ferrier 2002-03 Margaret Rivera 2003-04 Robert Rodriguez 2004-05 David Privett 2005-06 Stan Hulse 2006-07 Roxanne Guenzel 2007-08 Rick Ridolfi 2008-09 Ralph Ayers 2009-10 Tom Plumb 2010-11 Bettina R. Tolin |
Mayor Joe E. Vega and the Port Isabel City Commissioners invite the public to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony of the Pompano Park Public Boat Ramp Improvements. The event will be held on Saturday, June 4, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at Pompano Park located 1 Pompano Avenue. The City of Port Isabel is excited and proud to commemorate the improvements of the Pompano Park Public Boat Ramp. Pompano Park is located in Modern Venice adjacent to the Laguna Madre Bay and is operated by the City of Port Isabel. The Pompano Park Boat Ramp is one of few public boat launching facilities available in the Laguna Madre area.
The City of Port Isabel was successful in obtaining grant funds that allowed making the necessary improvements. The Port Isabel City Commission contracted Gomez Mendez Saenz for design & engineering services and H2O Construction Services, Inc. for the improvements which include: renovations and improvements to the boat launching area, parking area, bulkheads, restrooms, utilities and installation of solar lighting. Funds received also covered new construction for a fish cleaning station, courtesy dock and transient docks.
“Fishing is such an important part of what Port Isabel has to offer and having the new improved boat ramp back in business will make access to the Laguna Madre Bay safer and the great fishing we are known for so convenient for visitors and anglers to enjoy. We appreciate the partnership with Texas Parks & Wildlife Department on this new project,” Mayor Joe E. Vega added.
The total construction cost of these improvements was approximately $666,667 which $500,000 came from the Texas Parks & Wildlife Boating Access Grant Program, $115,000 from the Port Isabel Economic Development Corporation and $51,667 came from the City of Port Isabel.
For more information contact the Port Isabel City Hall at 956/943-2682.
Mayor Joe E. Vega and
The Port Isabel City Commission
Cordially invite you to attend the dedication of the
Mayor Quirino Z. Martinez Park Pavilion
Saturday, April 9, 2011 at 11:00 a.m.
Washington Park
102 W. Madison Street
Refreshments and live music following ceremony.
For more information call the Port Isabel City Hall at 956.943-2682.
He was a man of greatness who was admired by many throughout the Laguna Madre area. He devoted his life to his family and public service. During his 36 years (1971-2007) on the bench, he presided over his court with exceptional skills and with the highest level of integrity and fairness.
He also served on numerous economic, public service organizations and educational entities, including School Board Member with the Point Isabel Independent School District for 33 years and the local Salvation Army for 30 years.
On hand for the dedication was Mayor Joe E. Vega, Judge Vega’s son, who welcomed the audience, an invocation was offered by Father Gerry Barrett of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church and the American Legion Post 498 and VFW Post 8791 led the pledge of allegiance.
Speakers included Mayor Joe E. Vega, Judge Bennie Ochoa III, Senator Eddie Lucio, Jr. and State Representative Rene Oliveira.
Following the ceremony, Father Gerry Barrett blessed the plaque.
Local and state dignitaries and the family of Judge Vega pose in front of the newly dedicated Judge Eliseo “Cheo” B. Vega Municipal Court.
Port Isabel Mayor Joe E. Vega, son of Judge Vega, expresses appreciation and offers welcome address.
Judge Bennie Ochoa, III speaks about Judge Vega’s contributions to Port Isabel.
State Senator Eddie Lucio shares the history of the Vega family in south Texas.
State Representative Rene O. Oliveira eulogizes the late Judge Vega.
City Manager, Edward Meza, presents Mrs. Vega with a commemorative shadowbox.
The Judge Eliseo “Cheo” B. Vega Municipal Court is located on 110 W. Hickman St. in Port Isabel.
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