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25-R-17
A RESOLUTION
Designating that Portion of Foster Street
Between Hartrey Avenue and Emerson Street with
the Honorary Street Name Sign, "Rev. Zollie Webb Way"
WHEREAS, Reverend Zollie Webb served as the Pastor of Friendship
Baptist Church at 2201 Foster Street in Evanston, IL for 34 years; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Webb served on the African American Ministerial
Alliance and forged deeper relationships between all of the 40 African American
churches in Evanston; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Webb was employed by the City of Evanston for 25
years and is presently retired from the position of the City of Evanston's Community
Outreach Coordinator in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services;
and
and
WHEREAS, Reverend Webb served as a foster parent for 54 young men;
WHEREAS, Reverend Webb organized and developed a community choir
that raised funds annually, to help support the Mayor's Summer Youth Employment
program during the summer. He continues to support the community by participating in
community organizations and events; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Webb serves as National Youth Director of the
National Baptist Convention USA,
25-R-17
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 Reverend Zollie Webb by designating
that portion of Foster Street between Hartrey Avenue and Emerson Street "Rev. Zollie
Webb Way."
SECTION 3: This Resolution 25-R-17 will be in full force and effect from
and after the date of its passage and approval in the manner provided by law.
Attest:
Rodr%y Gree e, City Clerk
Adopted: V� '�.� 0� , 2017
Eliz eth B. Tisdahl, Mayor
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