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A RESOLUTION
Designating that Portion of Colfax Street
Between Prairie Avenue and Brown Ave with
the Honorary Street Name Sign, "Mailman Tom Pedroza Way"
WHEREAS, Tom Pedroza has delivered the U.S. Mail in Evanston since
1979 and will retire this year; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Pedroza always has a kind word and a pertinent
conversation for everyone on his route and kept a watchful eye on the youngest and
most elderly as he passed through; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Pedroza has prevented break-ins, watched out for
children as they played outside and played a huge role, overall, in transforming his
postal route into a true "neighborhood"; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Pedroza has tremendous pride in his work and always
goes the extra mile; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Pedroza is a role model for everyone and has a high
degree of character, principle and congeniality; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Pedroza's generosity to his fellow man is unsurpassed,
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.
44-R-16
SECTION 2: On behalf of the entire citizenry of the City of Evanston, the
City Council hereby expresses appreciation for Tom Pedroza by designating that portion
of Colfax Street between Prairie Avenue and Brown Ave "Mailman Tom Pedroza Way."
SECTION 3: This Resolution 44-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.
Attest*
Rodney Gre e, City Clerk
Adopted: 3unQ, ,'J , 2016
Elizabjth B. Tisdahl, Mayor
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