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• 33-R-10
A RESOLUTION
Designating that Portion of Forest Avenue between Kedziie Street and
Keeney Street with the Honorary Street Name Sign, "Lauterbach Ways'
WHEREAS, beginning in 1975, Ned Lauterbach served as Third Ward
Alderman until 1985; and
WHEREAS, Alderman Lauterbach served on the Human Services
Committee for eight years considering issues involving public health, mental health,
aging, emergency assistance, and purchased human services, and Chaired the
Evanston Commission on Aging from 1979 to 1983 advocating, on behalf of older
Evanstonians; and
• WHEREAS, in -1990, having previously served as Chairman of Evanston's
Flood and Pollution Control Commission as an Alderman, Mr. Lauterbach returned to
the Commission'as a citizen -member. He was instrumental in guiding the Commission
through a difficult period addressing potentially disastrous health issues arising: from the
City sewer systems inadequacy to _handle rain runoff; and
WHEREAS, Jn response .to the proposed demolition of the former Noyes
Elementary School, Mr. Lauterbach joined a galvanized community effort organizing a
matching fundraising campaign dedicated to refurbishing. the 1892 structure. .He
vigorously spoke out in favor of creating the present vibrant Noyes Cultural Arts Center
which provides cultural resources for all Evanstonians; and
WHEREAS, Albe and Ned Lauterbach have shown their love of Evanston
• by living in "their" Forest Avenue block for more than 48 years and then, in retirement,
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looking no further than downtown Evanston while having every opportunity to move
elsewhere; and •
WHEREAS, finally, Albe and Ned Lauterbach unfailingly demonstrate their
lifelong commitment to vigorous democracy within the City of Evanston by encouraging
their neighbors to participate in each and every election.
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 the entire citizenry of the City of .Evanston,
appreciation is hereby expressed to Albe and Ned Lauterbach for their indelible. legacy
to the cultural and communal .life of=the City.. by .designating.= that -:portion of Forest ,
Avenue between Kedzie Street;and: Keene .Street "LauterbachWa ." •
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SECTION 3: That this Resolution 33-R-10 .shall.be infull, force-, and �effect
from and after the date of its passage and approval in. -the ..manner. provided. -,by- law.
Eliz th B. Tisdahl, Mayor
Rodney Gr, ne., "City Clerk
Adopted: \'Ma- 4 A (4 , 2010
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