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45-R-16
A RESOLUTION
Designating that Portion of Church Street
Between Dodge Avenue and Brown Avenue with
the Honorary Street Name Sign, "Samuel Johnson Way"
WHEREAS, Samuel Johnson has served the Evanston community on
Church Street since 1969 as a community activist, a barber and a business man; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Johnson served six (6) years as treasurer on the Housing
and Community Development Act Committee; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Johnson has been recognized by several community
organizations, such as Family Focus Auxiliary Board, Evanston NAACP, Chessmen
Club of the North Shore, for his service to the Evanston community; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Johnson provided free haircuts in the Evanston
community for students of District 65, District 202 and Northwestern University; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Johnson contributed to the "Unforgettable Documentary"
about the closing of the Emerson Street YMCA and was interviewed by the New York
Wall Street Journal regarding this loss to the community; and
WHEREAS, .Mr. Johnson has played a significant role in the evolution of
Evanston, particularly serving as a mentor and encouraging youth self- development in
both sports and academic for over sixty (60) years in the barbering profession; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Johnson is a pillar of the Evanston business community,
owning and operating the Church Street Barber Shop located at 1905 Church St for
forty-seven (47) years,
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 Samuel Johnson by designating that
portion of Church Street between Dodge Avenue and Brown Avenue "Samuel Johnson
Way.,,
SECTION 3: This Resolution 45-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 Gree , City Clerk
Adopted: �, \Jk" 0, \" , 2016
Eliz b th B. Tisdahl, Mayor
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