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Austin Historic Landmarks Commission pauses to honor Commissioner Juan Raymond Rubio
Summary
The City of Austin Historic Landmarks Commission opened its Jan. 8 meeting with tributes to Commissioner Juan Raymond Rubio, who died in a car crash in December. Commissioners described Rubio's leadership on preservation and outlined upcoming memorials and honors, including a Preservation Austin service and a City Council recognition.
Austin’s Historic Landmarks Commission opened its Jan. 8 meeting by acknowledging the recent death of Commissioner Juan Raymond Rubio and pausing the agenda for tributes and a moment of silence.
Commissioner Harmony Grogan, who moved to take the agenda item addressing Rubio out of order, said Rubio’s “passion was infectious” and noted that one of his last achievements was winning historic landmark designation for 1500 East 12th Street. “He changed our preservation community and the city for the better,” Grogan said.
The remarks underscored Rubio’s role as a vocal preservation advocate. Commissioners Kevin Cook, Trey McWhorter, Jaime Alvarez, Carl LaRoche and others described Rubio as energetic and effective in public…
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