HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2018-R0095 - Rename Park - Carrillo Park - 02/22/2018Resolution No. 2018-R0095
Item No. 6.22
February 22, 2018
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Lubbock native, Joe Carrillo, was, among many other things, active in the
Lubbock League of United Latin American Citizens, the G.I. Forum, the North Avenue U
PTA, the Knights of Columbus, and was an advocate for equal rights; and
WHEREAS, Joe Carrillo's brother, Francisco Carrillo, was the first Hispanic to run for office
in Lubbock County, and worked tirelessly to help young people obtain scholarships and attend
college because he believed the "education is freedom and freedom is everybody's business;"
and
WHEREAS, Joe and Francisco Carrillo's brother, Rufus "Kiddo" Carrillo, used his skill and
love of boxing to make an enormous impact on Lubbock's youth by founding the North
Lubbock Boxing Club, where the charge for admission into the Club for the young boxers was
proof of passing grades in school; and
WHEREAS, in order to honor and acknowledge Joe, Francisco, and Rufus Carillo's sustained
contribution to the City of Lubbock, at its January meeting, the City of Lubbock Parks and
Recreation Board accepted a petition and approved a recommendation to rename Canyon Rim
Park located in the area of the Jim Bertram Lake System east of Avenue Q on the south side of
Comancheria Lake (Lake 3) to "The Carrillo Family Recreation Area"; and, NOW
THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT the City Council hereby adopts the recommendation of the City of Lubbock Parks and
Recreation Board to rename Canyon Rim Park located in the area of the Jim Bertram Lake
System east of Avenue Q on the south side of Comancheria Lake (Lake 3) to "The Carrillo
Family Recreation Area", with such name becoming effective upon the execution of this
Resolution.
Passed by the City Council on February 22, 2018
DANIEL M. POP , MAYOR
ATTEST:
Reb cca Garza, City Secre ary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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Scott Snider, Assistant City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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February 9, 2018
belief, nor shall the name have an obscene connotation or malevolently portray,
demean, or intimidate any racial or ethnic group.
3. The name of a part: or park facility shall not be proposed for change without
extraordinarily good reasons.
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neighborhood.
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landmarks.
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It is truly an honor to recognize the work and dedication the three Carrillo
brothers have had and continue to have on this great city of Lubbock. I am
referring to Joe, Francisco and Rufus "Kiddo" Carrillo.
Their involvement includes, community service, politics, church, civic
organizations, education and the list goes on and on.
I have known the Carrillo family, and proud to say, all my life. I will start by
introducing:
Joe Carrillo: 1934-2005
Joe and Lilly Carrillo were both born in Lubbock, Texas in 1934 and 1933
respectively. They married July 24, 1952 and then married by the church (St.
Joseph Catholic Church) on the same date, one year later. Joe completed the 81h
grade prior to leaving school to help support the family. Lilly completed the 101'
grade. They raised six children (Joe Jr., Dolores,David, Teresa, and Robert). Each of
them attended N. Ave. U Elementary (Mahon Elementary), Matthews Junior Hi
and Lubbock High School. Dolores graduated from University of Texas, Teresa and
Robert graduated from Texas Tech University. Joe Jr and David are electrician by
trade and Michael owns an HVAC, air balancing business. Their home address
(319) N. Sherman) has remained unchanged since 1953 and local family members
are rare active volunteers at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Their home includes a
wall of honor that celebrates the educational accomplishments of their children,
grand and great grandchildren.
With only an Sch grade education, Joe's employment opportunities were limited.
He initially worked as a truck driver for Ben E. Keith, until he injured his back,
which require surgery. Following a year long recovery, he began working odd jobs
that included maintaining properties owned by Mac Davis's family. During the
1970's, he worked at the Lubbock Cotton Gin, often working 12 hour days, 7 days
a week. Once again, he sustained an injury that required hospitalization when his
hand was caught in a cooling fan. In the 1980's, Joe became a licensed electrician
and a member of IBEW. He retired in the mid 1990's and was able to enjoy
traveling with Lilly, maintaining St. Joseph Church and the Knights of Columbus
Hall on Erskine Road until his passing in 2005.
Joe's community service included being active in LULAC, G.I Forum. President of
North Avenue U. PTA, election judge and a member of Knights of Columbus
(Council 8097). As a member of the G.I. Forum, during the height of the Mexican
American Civil Rights Movement, he worked with Dr. Hector P. Garcia, Gregorio
Coronado and the local chapter as an advocate for equal rights. As election judge
(1970's and 80's), he would go door to door to encourage residents in the
Jackson, Mahon and the Guadalupe neighborhoods to register and exercise their
right to vote. He volunteered on political campaigns including his brother's
(Frank) election bid for county commissioner and for Kent Hance during his
statewide election bid.
During his retirement, Joe's favorite pastime included spending time at the
Knights of Columbus Hall. He and his fellow Knights would dream up projects to
help maintain and/or improve this great facility. He was proud of his heritage and
worked hard to secure equal rights for future generations. He wanted to
challenge the younger generation to pursue greater heights and was wise enough
to know that higher education was the key to greater opportunities. Following his
passing, the Knights of Columbus (Council 8097), in cooperation with Joe's family,
created a memorial scholarship in his honor. To this date, over $50,000 in
scholarships have been awarded to high school graduates pursuing a higher
education.
Francisco Carrillo: Dec. 3, 1936 - July 27, 2015
Married to Gloria Cantu Carrillo — Grand Prairie ISD Trustee
Francisco spent his youth working in the fields with his family. He would always
start school after the crops were harvested, but knew the only way to get ahead
was to pursue an education. He believed that "Education is Freedom and
Freedom is everybody's Business." He was the first in his family to graduate
from Thomas S. Lubbock High School. He was one of the first Hispanics that
played football in high school. He saw and understood the value of an
education early in life and used the G.I. Bill to attend and graduate from Texas
Tech University. He graduated with a degree in Political Science, His goal at
that time was to work for the government, where he hoped to use his dual
languages in his profession. He joined the Army after the death of his mother
and was stationed in Korea. His college career was interrupted by his service
in the Army and resumed when he was honorably discharged. After returning
to college, he worked at Guadalupe Neighborhood Center and served on
numerous committees. He started the Guadalupe Boy Scouts organization and
participated in everything that could better his community,
He worked for many organizations in executive and managerial positions. He
loved flying and was a member of the Civil Air Patrol in Lubbock. He was
integral in the formation and promotion of LEARN Educational Search in
Lubbock, Texas. He was able to mentor and help many young people obtain
scholarships and attend college. This organization is still in existence and still
promoting education. In May of 2016, he was honored at the 50- anniversary
of LEARN, Inc. where over 200 students were honored at the
reception. Scholarships have been established in Francisco's memory and his
quest to encourage education and upward mobility for students who are at risk
of dropping out of school.
Francisco was also a founding member of the Cinco de Mayo Committee in
Grand Prairie, Texas. Through his work with this committee a total of nearly a
quarter of a million dollars in scholarships has been awarded to students in
Grand Prairie schools. This last May the committee awarded $18,000.00 in
scholarships
He was offered a position in Washington, D.C. and relocated his family there
in 1973. He returned to Texas after four years in Washington. When he
returned to Texas he was hired by the Small Business Administration as their
Vice President of Economic Development. The City of Dallas made him an offer
he could not refuse and he was a Business Analyst for the Economic
Development Department for 26 years. He retired from the City of Dallas in
2010. At the time that he relocated to the Dallas area, the Navy recruited him
to their Intelligence Division because of his educational background and his
linguistic abilities. He served in the Navy Reserves for 20 years and retired
from the military in 2010.
Francisco loved politics and was the first Hispanic to run for public office in
Lubbock County. He ran for County Commissioner for District 3 against an
entrenched incumbent. His campaign was incredible and run with dignity. He
never lost his love of politics and community involvement. He believed
that politics was the opportunity to right the wrongs against the minority
community.
He was a person that commanded respect and gave that respect to all he
came in contact with. Francisco was devoted Christian man — committed to
his church and family. He believed that the "Family that prays together, stays
together." His first church was St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Lubbock,
Texas where he served as an altar boy from the time he was 8 years old
until long after he was married. He and Gloria were married at St. Joseph's
Catholic Church on March 27, 1965, and their three children were all baptized
there. His heart remained with St. Joseph's Catholic Church. His rosary and
funeral mass were celebrated in Lubbock, Texas.
Rufus "Kiddo" Carrillo: January 29,1940
Married to Julia Rosendo Carrillo
"Without an education you cannot go anywhere in life"
"I want to do something for the community, and all I know is boxing"
My friend, you have contributed to this community more than you will ever
know.
Kiddo has been coaching since the age of 18, or for 60 years. This is an
individual who has had tremendous impact within the North Lubbock
community, but especially the city's youth.
Rufus "Kiddo" is the founder of North Lubbock Boxing Club. All he ever asked
the boxers was passing grades if they wanted to continue working out. He
always wanted to see their report cards, and he had desks in the gym so the
boxers could do their homework. He also had Tech students tutoring the
boxers. Education was and continues to be very important.
North Lubbock Boxing Club, was free to all participants. If they could not
afford to pay for equipment, Kiddo and his wife Julia, would manage to find
money for the equipment needed. Sometimes they would have to pay out of
their own pocket. The belief was, no one should ever be excluded because of
money.
Through boxing kids learn discipline, sportsmanship, and responsibility. Most
of the kids in the program come from broken families and are vulnerable to
drugs, alcohol, and gang activity. Kiddo's encouraging words and discipline
helped them stay away from negative influences.
It gives me great pleasure in asking that the Carrillo family be recognized by
the great city of Lubbock, by naming the North Rim Park and Canyon Lake #3
as Carrillo Recreational Area.
Respectfully,
Juan A. Chadis
City Council Dist. 1