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A RESOLUTION
Designating the Portion of McDaniel Avenue
Between Church Street and Lyons Street
With the Honorary Name, "Delores A. Holmes Avenue"
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, Delores A. Holmes, has been an advocate for strengthening
families for over 26 years; and
WHEREAS, in 1976, Delores Holmes was the parent coordinator for
Project Head Start throughout the suburban Cook County and worked very
0 closely with the Evanston Head Start program; and
WHEREAS, in 1979, Delores Holmes opened the first Family Focus Our
Place, specifically for pregnant and parenting teens; and
WHEREAS, serving as Director of Family Focus for 26 years, Delores
Holmes was a catalyst for bringing the community together around its children
and families; and
WHEREAS, Delores Holmes has worked with numerous other Evanston
agencies to broaden and enhance her vision for children and families, such as
Peer Services, Literacy for Us, Foster Reading Center, Fleetwood Jourdain
Theater Program and many more; and
• WHEREAS, Delores Holmes received the "As They Grow Award" in 1993
from Parents Magazine, an honor given to only six Americans each year; and
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WHEREAS, Delores Holmes has put forth efforts in collecting toys,
clothes, and food for the holidays, which has grown into an annual event open to
the community at large, with over 275 participants; and
WHEREAS, Delores Holmes has further expanded programs at Family
Focus to include alternatives for youth involved in gangs; and
WHEREAS, Delores Holmes has also created a unique tutoring program
for 7th and 8tn grade students who needed help with school work; and
WHEREAS, Delores Holmes' commitment to the children of Evanston
seems endless, and through it all she has continued to stress the need for a work
ethic and academic advancement,
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 Delores A. Holmes
for her service to the City of Evanston by designating with the honorary name,
"Delores A. Holmes Avenue" that portion of McDaniel Avenue from Church Street
to Lyons Street.
SECTION 2: That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and
after the date of its passage and approval in the m ner provided by la
Mayor
Adopted: 2003
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