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3/6/2012
21-R-12
A RESOLUTION
Designating Room 2200 in the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center the
i°Fleetwood-Jourdain Art Guild Meeting Room"
WHEREAS, in 1987, the Fleetwood-Jourdain Art Guild formalized its
commitment to the creation of art and the preservation of the history of Evanston's
African American community and began its Public Arts Movement in Evanston; and
WHEREAS, since 1987, the Fleetwood-Jourdain Art Guild has
commissioned and donated works of art, which have been proudly displayed on the
second floor of the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center; and
WHEREAS, through said commissions and donations, the Fleetwood-
Jourdain Art Guild has been instrumental in the conservation, preservation, and
documentation of the history of Evanston's African American community,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, THAT:
SECTION 1: The foregoing recitals are hereby found as fact and
incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 2: On behalf of the entire citizenry of the City of Evanston, the
City Council hereby expresses appreciation to the Fleetwood-Jourdain Art Guild by
designating room 2200 in the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Avenue,
Evanston, Illinois, the, "Fleetwood-Jourdain Art Guild Meeting Room."
SECTION 3: This Resolution 21-R-12 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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dney Gre e, City Clerk
Adopted:2012
21-R-12
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Eliz th B. Tisdahl, Mayor v
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