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72-R-94
A RESOLUTION
UPON THE DEATH OF OWEN L. THOMAS
WHEREAS, OWEN L THOMAS departed this fife on Friday,
October 14, 1994; and
WHEREAS, OWEN L THOMAS served the citizens of Evanston
for twenty-two years in the capacities of Supervisor of Community
Centers and Playgrounds, Director of Foster Community Center (now
Fleetwood-]ourdain) and, since 1978, as Executive Director of the
Human Relations Commission; and
WHEREAS, OWEN L THOMAS was a leader with a broad grasp
of community issues and concerns and a deflation to the cause of
human rights; and
WHEREAS, as Executive Director of the Human Relations
Commission, OWEN L. THOMAS was instrumental in expanding the
scope of the City's Fair Housing Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, OWEN dedicated his life to serving the entire
community and demonstrated strength and commitment for improving
the quality of life for all citizens; and
WHEREAS, OWEN's ability to anticipate potential problems and
implement strategies allowed him to succeed in bringing effective
resolution to complex discrimination issues; and
WHEREAS, his quiet humor and concern for the individual
enhanced all our efforts for human and civil rights; and
WHEREAS, OWEN L- THOMAS gave most liberally of his time,
energy, and abilities to the fostering of positive attitudes about the
City and its services:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of
the City of Evanston on behalf of itself, the Mayor, the City Clerk, City
Manager, City Officials and the residents of this community, expresses
Its heartfelt grief and sense of loss at the passing of its former colleague
and friend, OWEN L- THOMAS; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution be made a part
of the permanent record of the City of Evanston and that a copy,
executed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk, be presented to
the members of his bereaved family.
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