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6110/2013
39-R-13
A RESOLUTION
Designating that Portion of Poplar Avenue
between Central Street and Harrison Street with
the Honorary Street Name Sign, i°Mary Lou Smith Way"
WHEREAS, Mary Lou Smith recently retired after twenty-five (25) years
as the proprietor of Top of the Tracks, the coffee shop located in the Evanston Central
Street Metra station, which is directly behind Poplar Avenue; and
WHEREAS, Mary Lou Smith's positive, pleasant, warm, and friendly
demeanor at Top of the Tracks helped start many people's days on the right track; and
WHEREAS, Mary Lou Smith is a lifelong resident of Evanston, and
constantly gives back to the City; and
aWHEREAS, Mary Lou Smith has a great history of community service as
a member of the Central Street Association, the North End Mothers' Club, and the City's
Transportation and Parking Committee,
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 for Mary Lou Smith by designating that
portion of Poplar Avenue between Central Street and Harrison Street "Mary Lou Smith
Way.,,
39-R-13
SECTION 3: That this Resolution 39-R-13 shall be in full force and effect 0
from and after the date of its passage and approval in the manner provided by law.
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Ann Rainey, Mayor Pro
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