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15-R-15
A RESOLUTION
Designating the City Building Located at
1823 Church Street, Evanston, Illinois
The i°Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center"
WHEREAS, Mr. Thomas Gibbs was a long-time Evanston resident and
owner of a gas station on the corner of Church Street and Dodge Avenue; and
WHEREAS, Dr. William H. Morrison, was a long-time Evanston resident
and owner and local pharmacist of Morrison's Pharmacy at 1823 Church Street for more
than 50 years; and
WHEREAS, both individuals had a continuous, positive presence in
Evanston and left an indelible mark of leadership, foresight, and service thereon; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to proclaim and acknowledge the
contributions of Mr. Thomas Gibbs and Dr. William H. Morrison by naming the building
recently acquired by the City at 1823 Church Street in their honor,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1: That appreciation is hereby expressed to Mr. Thomas Gibbs
and Dr. William H. Morrison, for their service to the community of the City of Evanston,
by designating the facility at 1823 Church Street, Evanston, Illinois, the "Gibbs -Morrison
Cultural Center."
SECTION 2: That this Resolution 15-R-15 shall be in full force and effect
from and after its passage and approval in the manner provided by law.
5-R-15
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R&ne, City Clerk
Adopted: VOMA q , 2015
Eliz th B. Tisdahl, Mayor
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