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43-R-16
A RESOLUTION
Designating that Portion of Oakton Street
Between Ridge Avenue and Barton Avenue with
the Honorary Street Name Sign, "Clara Hairston Pate Way"
WHEREAS, Clara Hairston Pate was the first African American female to
be appointed Principal of College Hill, Timber Ridge and Oakton Schools in Evanston.
Ms. Pate was the first Principal to implement an all -day kindergarten program, a
breakfast program, and three special education classrooms; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Pate was the first guidance counselor appointed in
District 65; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Pate made outstanding contributions during the
desegregation of the District 65 K-8 schools; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Pate was the Director of all K-5 Fine Arts, Music, Drama,
and Art Staff where students K-5 in District 65 participated in the annual Evanston
YEAH program by displaying their artwork; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Pate raised money for the Evanston Swims! Program for
eight (8) District 65 school second graders; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Pate mentored elementary principals throughout the
state of Illinois and was awarded the Instructional Leadership Award by the Illinois
Principal Association; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Pate is a pillar of the Evanston community serving the
educational program within Evanston and throughout Illinois,
43-R-16
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 Clara Hairston Pate by designating that
portion of Oakton Street between Ridge Avenue and Barton Avenue "Clara Hairston
Pate Way."
SECTION 3: This Resolution 43-R-16 shall 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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Rodney Gr ne, City Clerk
Adopted: _V�nQ; 20,16
Eliz b th B. Tisdahl, Mayor
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