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1-9-98 Rev,
A RESOLUTION
Designating a Portion of Foster Street
with the Honorary Name,
"Allen Bo Price Drive"
WHEREAS, Allen "Bo" Price has volunteered over fifty-one years of service
comprising over 70,000 hours, starting in 1946 with the Foster Playground Program
and continuing with the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center; and
WHEREAS, Allen "Bo" Price organized and led the "Pride of Evanston Drum & Bugle
Corps" which has served over 5,000 children, teaching them not only music but self
discipline and pride in themselves, their country and their community; and
0 WHEREAS, Allen "Bo" Price served as President of the Fleetwood-Jourdain
Advisory Board for many years and was a founding member of the Fleetwood-Jourdain
Art Guild and numerous veteran's organizations; and
WHEREAS, Allen "Bo" Price has played a large role in the evolution of Evanston's
history, particularly in the areas of youth self -development and music, and has been
recognized with a number of local and state awards including the 1996 Governor's
Outstanding Senior Volunteer Award; and
WHEREAS, the City of Evanston wishes to proclaim and acknowledge the
contributions of Allen "Bo" Price to the City; and
WHEREAS, that portion of Foster Street between Darrow Avenue and Ashland
is
Avenue serves the Fleetwood Jourdain Community Center and is in the fifth ward;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council of the City of
Evanston, Cook County, Illinois, on behalf of itself, the Mayor, City Manager, CO
officials and the residents of this community, to hereby express its appreciation to Allen
"Bo" Price for his service to the City of Evanston by designating with the honorary
name, "Allen Bo Price Drive" that portion of Foster Street between Ashland Avenue and
Darrow Avenue.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager shall cause signs to be
installed on Foster Street to indicate this honor.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be made a part of the permanent
records of the City of Evanston and that a copy, executed by the Mayor and attested
by the City Clerk, be sent to Allen "Bo" Price.
\ Mayor
ATTEST:
c1tw Clerk
Adopted: J I 2— 1998
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