CC Resolution No. 1280 2473
RFSOLUrION NO. 1280
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, THAT THE FIRE STATION TO BE LOCATED AT 3311 MASSEY
TOMPKINS BE NAMED IN HONOR OF FORMER FIRE CHIEF V.H. 'BUDDY"
McBRIDE; THAT A SIGN IN HONOR OF MR. McBRIDE BE PLACED IN A
PROMINENT LOCATION AT SAID FIRE STATION; AND PROVINDING FOR
THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
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WHEREAS,Mr.V.H. 'Buddy'McBride was a member of the Baytown Fire Department for
36 years, from December 10, 1956 until January 31, 1992; and
WHEREAS, Mr. V. H. 'Buddy" McBride served as Fire Chief for 16 years,from March 26,
1976 until January 31, 1992; and
WHEREAS, Mr. V.H. 'Buddy' McBride tirelessly supported the Baytown Youth Fair and
Rodeo,the Salt Water Anglers League of Texas and various little league associations and schools;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. V.H. 'Buddy" McBride was an accomplished cook and used his talents to
provide an annual cookout for Cedar Bayou Junior School, veterans organizations and many other
groups; and
WHEREAS, Mr. V.H. 'Buddy' McBride dedicated his life to serving the citizens of
Baytown; and
WHEREAS, naming the fire station to be located at 3311 Massey Tompkins the V.H.
"Buddy"McBride Fire Station No. 3 in honor of Mr. McBride would be an appropriate gesture to
honor the community endeavors of Mr. V.H. 'Buddy' McBride; NOW THEREFORE
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS:
Section 1: That the new fire station to be located at 3311 Massey Tompkins is hereby
named the V.H. 'Buddy"McBride Fire Station No. 3 in honor of the selfless community service
of Mr. V.H. 'Buddy' McBride to the citizens of the City of Baytown.
Section 2: That a sign naming the fire station in honor of Mr. McBride shall be placed
in a prominent location at said fire station.
Section 3: This resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage by the
City Council of the City of Baytown.
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INTRODUCED,READ and PASSED by the affirmative vote of the City Council of the City
of Baytown this the 13th day of June, 1996.
PETE C. ALFARO, ayor
ATTEST:
EILEEN P.HA L, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
e4,9NACIO RAMIREZLgk., City Attorney
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