HomeMy WebLinkAbout014-R-21 Designating Portions of Church St as Morris Dino Robinson Jr. Way1 /25/2021
14-R-21
A RESOLUTION
Designating that Portion of Church Street
Between Hartrey and Grey Avenue with the
Honorary Street Name Sign, "Morris 'Dino' Robinson Jr. Way"
WHEREAS, Morris "Dino" Robinson Jr. has been a vital member of
Evanston's community as a life-long resident of Evanston and by preserving and
educating the world about Black History on Chicago's Suburban North Shore; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Robinson established the African American Heritage
Sites program which honors historical locations throughout Evanston with historical
insights available to the public; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Robinson established a resource center, the Shorefront
Legacy Center, that services Evanston and the surrounding areas, which has engaged
hundreds of students, organizations and community based initiatives at the Shorefront
Legacy Center annually since 2010; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Robinson, through the Shorefront Legacy Center, has
allowed local residents to find a secure home for their trusted memories and mementos,
receiving global recognition due to its vast information and thorough archives; and
WHEREAS, since 2018, Mr. Robinson co -established the annual Black
Evanston History Makers presented at the Evanston Civic Center that involves a
recorded publicly attended session with honored guests of multiple generations; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Robinson is the past Board President of both the
Evanston History Center and the Evanston Neighborhood Conference; and
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WHEREAS, Mr. Robinson provided invaluable resources related to the
Evanston Reparations Initiative to City officials and community interest groups,
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 Morris "Dino" Robinson Jr. by
designating that portion of Church Street between Hartrey Avenue and Grey Avenue
"Morris `Dino' Robinson Jr. Way."
SECTION 3: This Resolution 14-R-21 will be in full force and effect from
and after the date of its passage and approval in the manner provided by law.
Attest:
Devon Reid, City Clerk
Adopted: February 8 , 2021
Stephen H. Hagerty, Mayor
Approved as to form:
Kelley A. Gandurksi, Corporation Counsel
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