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7/28/2011
47-R-11
A RESOLUTION
Designating that Portion of Emerson Street
between Maple Avenue and Oak Avenue with
the Honorary Street Name Sign, "Emerson Branch YMCA"
WHEREAS, from 1909 until its closing in 1969, the Emerson Street
Branch YMCA was a pillar of Evanston's African American community; and
WHEREAS, the Emerson Street Branch YMCA served Evanston's African
American community when similar facilities denied them access on the basis of racial
segregation; and
WHEREAS, Nobel Peace Prize recipient Ralph Bunche frequented the
• Emerson Street Branch YMCA and singer -songwriter Nat King Cole performed at the
Emerson Street Branch YMCA; and
WHEREAS, the effects of the loss of the Emerson Street Branch YMCA
are still felt today,
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
incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 2: That, on behalf of the entire citizenry of the City of Evanston,
the City Council hereby expresses appreciation for the Emerson Street Branch YMCA
by designating that portion of Emerson Street between Maple Avenue and Oak Avenue,
• "Emerson Branch YMCA."
47-R-11
SECTION 3: That this Resolution 47-R-11 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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ffdney eene, City Clerk
Adopted:1-t-r,
9 , 2011
Eli th B. Tisdahl, Mayor
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