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A RESOLUTION
Designating the Portions of Davis Street,
Sherman Avenue and Orrington Avenue
Abutting Fountain Square With the Honorary Name,
"Fountain Square Veterans Memorial Plaza"
WHEREAS, Resolution 39-R-96 established an Honorary Street Name
Sign Program to honor certain individuals who have contributed greatly to the
City of Evanston through cultural, historic, or humanitarian acts; and
WHEREAS, Evanston's 351 Gold Star Veterans gave their lives in the
Civil War, the Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, The Korean
Conflict and the Vietnam Conflict; and
WHEREAS, the sacrifice of the lives of these 351 Evanston Veterans to
preserve all that this nation stands for, exemplifies their concern to improve the
welfare and happiness of all residents of Evanston; and
WHEREAS, many of the veterans were graduates of Evanston Schools
and have relatives and friends that currently reside in Evanston,
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 the 351 Gold Star
Veterans for service to the City of Evanston by designating with the honorary
name, "Fountain Square Veterans Memorial Plaza" those portions of Davis
Street, Sherman Avenue and Orrington Avenue abutting Fountain Square.
SECTION 2: That this Resolution 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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Adopted: 1 IS, 2003
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