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59-R-13
A RESOLUTION
Designating that Portion of Greenleaf Street
Between Florence Avenue and Dewey Avenue with
the Honorary Street Name Sign, "Sam McKinley, Jr. Way"
WHEREAS, Sam McKinley, Jr. was raised in Evanston and educated in
Evanston schools; and
WHEREAS, Mr. McKinley is a pillar of the Evanston business community,
owning and operating Best Taxi Service and McKinley Enterprises; and
WHEREAS, Mr. McKinley has served on the board of the Evanston
Women's Shelter, provided food and housing to needy families and sports equipment to
• local associations, employed formerly -incarcerated residents, and helped implement a
discount program for seniors and developmentally challenged adults; and
WHEREAS, several community organizations, such as the NAACP, have
recognized Mr. McKinley for his service to the Evanston community; and
WHEREAS, Mr. McKinley's business, Best Taxi Service, is located at
1527 Greenleaf Street,
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.
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SECTION 2: On behalf of the entire citizenry of the City of Evanston, the
City Council hereby expresses appreciation for Sam McKinley, Jr. by designating that
portion of Greenleaf Street between Florence Avenue and Dewey Avenue "Sam
McKinley, Jr. Way."
SECTION 3: This Resolution 59-R-13 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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Rodney Greene, City Clerk
Adopted: () L+Cbt� 2 S , 2013
Elizab th B. Tisdahl, Mayor
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