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19-R-14
A RESOLUTION
Designating that Portion of Dodge Avenue
Between Main Street and Lee Street with
the Honorary Street Name Sign, "Crown Family Way"
WHEREAS, Robert Crown, John Crown, and Lester Crown (collectively,
the "Crown Family") were raised and spent their formative years in Evanston and
attended Evanston schools; and
WHEREAS, the Crown Family has been very generous to numerous
Evanston institutions throughout the years, and
WHEREAS, the Crown Family's philanthropic gift and vision of the Robert
Crown Center has afforded the City of Evanston numerous opportunities, such as the
site's ability to host children -centered activities and camps, adult programs and classes,
as well as a primary venue for a variety of athletic endeavors, and
WHEREAS, the Crown Family's gift of the Robert Crown Center is located
at 1701 Main Street,
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.
19-R-14
SECTION 2: On behalf of the entire citizenry of the City of Evanston, the
City Council hereby expresses appreciation for the Crown Family by designating that
portion of Dodge Avenue between Main Street and Lee Street "Crown Family Way."
SECTION 3: This Resolution 19-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.
Atte
R dney Gr ene, City Clerk
Adopted: 4Qil 1 b , 2014
Eli71flAeth B. Tisdahl, Mayor
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