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: A RESOLUTION
Designating the Portion of Wesley Avenue
Between Grove Street and Elinor Place
With the Honorary Name, "Bill Hannan Drive"
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, William "Bill" Hannan, was the Principal of Dewey School for
19 years; and
WHEREAS, Bill Hannan was involved in the desegregation of District 65 in 1967;
and
0 WHEREAS, Dewey School was one of the only schools that was most integrated
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along with the neighborhood around it; and
and
WHEREAS, Bill Hannan was an integral part in keeping the Dewey School open;
WHEREAS, Bill Hannan recognized the strength of Dewey School in the cultural
backgrounds of the parents; and
WHEREAS, Bill Hannan was active in the Dewey Community Conference, and
National Care, one of the first federally qualified HMO's,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
45-R-03
SECTION 1: That appreciation is hereby expressed to William Hannan for his
service to the City of Evanston by designating with the honorary name, "Bill Hannan *Aft
Drive" that portion of Wesley Avenue from to Grove Street to Elinor Place.
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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Mayor
ATTEST:
City C i
Adopted: (, 2 , 2003
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