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6/28/2012
55-R-12
A RESOLUTION
Designating that Portion of Elinor Place
between Wesley Avenue and Ashland Avenue with
the Honorary Street Name Sign, i°Sharlene Garfield Way"
WHEREAS, over the past forty-two years, Mrs. Sharlene Garfield has
resided at her home in Evanston on Elinor Place, and has become a pillar to her
Evanston community; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Garfield, while raising her own four children, was a
frequent volunteer at Dewey School, tutoring children and helping in the classroom; and
WHEREAS, in the 1980s, Mrs. Garfield opened her home to a family from
Laos, helped them learn English, introduced them to American customs, placed their
• children in local schools and helped them to find work and eventually build their own
home in Evanston; and
WHEREAS, over 15 years, Mrs. Garfield became a foster parent to 8
children, with a child typically staying anywhere from 1 — 4 years; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Garfield has helped countless individuals who have
sought refuge at her house by making them all feel welcome in providing a safe place, a
foundation, from which they could move forward.
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
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incorporated herein by reference.
55-R-12
SECTION 2: That, on behalf of the entire citizenry of the City of Evanston,
the City Council hereby expresses appreciation for Sharlene Garfield by designating
that portion of Elinor Place between Wesley Avenue and Ashland Avenue, "Sharlene
Garfield Way."
SECTION 3: That this Resolution 55-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.
Attest:
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Rod&iey Grq4ne, City Clerk
Adopted: ` I , 2012
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Eli a eth B. Tisdahl, Mayor
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