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103-R-18
A RESOLUTION
Designating that Portion of Emerson Street
Between Wesley Avenue and Asbury Avenue with the
Honorary Street Name Sign, "Nathan Haliburton Jr. Way"
WHEREAS, Nathan Haliburton Jr. is a vital member of Evanston's
business, faith -based, social justice and youth outreach communities; and
WHEREAS, the Haliburton Funeral Chapel opened in 1975 at 1317
Emerson Street; for over 43 years he has served as the funeral director of the Chapel.
He is a steward to families in the grieving and decision making process; showing
compassion, insight, comfort, and helping hands; and
WHEREAS, Nathan Haliburton Jr. serves the faith based community as
an active member of the Mount Zion M.B. Church for 35 years, with various governance
roles within the church; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Haliburton has also provided leadership and support with
an organization devoted to Evanston's youth, Youth Backers Scholarship Club, as a
previous President and Vice -President of the organization that provided support
systems for youth as they matriculated through college with scholarships and provided a
platform to showcase their talent; and
WHEREAS, he also served his country in the United States Air Force as a
radar technician, taught electronics and mathematics, and served as a general foreman
in the Chicago Northwestern Railroad,
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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 Nathan Haliburton Jr. as a long-standing
member of its community by designating that portion of Emerson Street between
Wesley Avenue and Asbury Avenue "Nathan Haliburton Jr. Way."
SECTION 3: This Resolution 103-R-18 will be in full force and effect from
and after the date of its passage and approval in the manner provided by law.
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Devon Reid City Clerk ---
Adopted: Uex-P-'*bef , 2018
Approved as to form:
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Michelle L. Masoncup, Corporation Counsel
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