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48-R-11
A RESOLUTION
Designating that Portion of Chicago Avenue
between Greenleaf Street and Lee Street with
the Honorary Street Name Sign, "Joseph Levy, Jr. Way"
WHEREAS, Joseph Levy, Jr. has been an integral part of the Evanston
community for nearly fifty years; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Levy, Jr. operated Carol Buick at 1033 Chicago
Avenue and opened and operated Evanston Toyota at 1111 Chicago Avenue and
Evanston Mazda Subaru and 111 Chicago Avenue; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Levy has served on the boards of institutions including
• Evanston Bank and Trust, the Evanston Chamber of Commerce, the Evanston Library,
and Evanston Hospital; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Levy has donated vehicles to the Evanston Police
Department; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Levy and his family foundation's generous donations
made possible the establishment of the Levy Senior Center at 300 Dodge Avenue; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Levy's aforementioned accomplishments and gifts are
only some of the ways in which he has enriched the Evanston community,
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.
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SECTION 2: That, on behalf of the entire citizenry of the City of Evanston,
the City Council hereby expresses appreciation for Joseph Levy, Jr. by designating that
portion of Chicago Avenue between Greenleaf Street and Lee Street, "Joseph Levy, Jr.
Way.,,
SECTION 3: That this Resolution 48-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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Eliza�fe�h B. Tisdahl, Mayor
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