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93-R-14
A RESOLUTION
Designating that Portion of Garrett Place
East of Sheridan to the Cul De Sac with the Honorary Street Name
Sign, "Shakespeare Garden Founder's Way"
WHEREAS, the Garden Club of Evanston organized the Shakespeare
Garden in 1915 to preserve the cultivation of flowers and their natural beauty that
Shakespeare had immortalized through his writing; and
WHEREAS, various founding members of the Garden Club of Evanston
have proactively undertaken other civic and philanthropic endeavors to the City of
Evanston, including designing and establishing numerous gardens throughout the City;
and
WHEREAS, in 1988, the Shakespeare Garden was listed in the National
Register of Historic Places; and
WHEREAS, 2015 is the centennial year of both the Garden and the
Garden Club of Evanston; and
WHEREAS, Garrett Place is the access road to the Shakespeare Garden;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, THAT:
SECTION 1: The foregoing recitals are hereby found as fact and
incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 2: On behalf of the entire citizenry of the City of Evanston, the
City Council hereby expresses appreciation for the Shakespeare Garden and its
93-R-14
founders by designating that portion of Garret Place east of Sheridan Road to the Cul
De Sac as "Shakespeare Garden Founder's Way."
SECTION 3: This Resolution 93-R-14 shall be in full force and effect from
and after the date of its passage and approval in the manner provided by law.
Attest:
Rodney Gre e, City Clerk
Adopted: �2G2.Y�(ZYl.�lr , 2014
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Eliz th B. Tisdahl, Mayor
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