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17-R-09
A RESOLUTION
Designating that Portion of Davis Street
between Orrington Avenue and Chicago Avenue
with the Honorary Street Name,
i°Giordano Dance Street"
WHEREAS, in 1954, Gus Giordano chose to raise his family in the
City of Evanston, and found the Giordano Dance School at 614 Davis Street,
because he felt that "Evanston truly is the perfect place to live and to dance;"
and
0 WHEREAS, for fifty-five years, the Giordano Dance School has
attracted to Evanston hundreds of dance students of all ages nationwide,
including Northwestern University alumnae and renowned film stars
Ann Margaret and Darryl Hannah; and
WHEREAS, the Giordano Dance School became home to the
Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago Company, and inspired the neighboring Judi
Sheppard Misset Jazzercise studio; and
WHEREAS, Gus Giordano is well remembered by thousands of
local high school students to whom he taught Ballroom dancing as part of their
school curriculum.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1: That the foregoing recitals are hereby found as fact
and made a part hereof.
SECTION 2: That, on behalf of all citizenry of the City of
Evanston, heartfelt appreciation is hereby expressed for Gus Giordano's vibrant
contribution to the cultural life of Evanston by designating that portion of Davis
Street lying between Orrington Avenue and Chicago Avenue with a sign bearing
the Honorary Street Name, "Giordano Dance Street."
SECTION 3: That this Resolution 17-R-09 shall be in full force
and effect .from and after the date of its passage and approval in the manner
provided by law.
Lorraine H. Morton, Mayor
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Rodney Gr ne, City Jerk
Adopted: Y Y �.@I + -3 , 2009