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21-R-77
A RESOLUTION
Upon The Occasion
Of The Retirement Of
Alderman Richard E. Lyons
WHEREAS, Alderman Richard E. Lyons served as Alderman of 'the Eighth
Ward of the City of Evanston during the'years 1965 through 1971 and 1973
through 1977; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure as Alderman he served as a member and/or
Chairman of the Municipal Services Committee, the Human Services Committee, the
Northwestern University Advisory Committee, the Land Use Committee, the Civic
Center Committee, the Committee To Review Status of Tax Exempt Institutions,
the Committee on Committees, Waste Collection Comriiittee, Emergency Medical
Services Committee, City School Liaison Committee, and as (Mayor Pro tempore; and.
WHEREAS, Alderman Richard E. Lyons led the effort for a paramedic
emergency service for Evanston and worked long and hard for low and moderate in-
come housing, for the adoption of the Fair Housing and Real Estate Licensing
Ordinance, and'for various activities which promoted equal rights and social
justice for all of our citizens; and
WHEREAS, Alderman Richard E. Lyons has served the citizens of his
Ward, as well as the citizens of the entire City with distinction, giving most
liberally of his time, energy and ability:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE I.T RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Evanston on behalf of itself, the Mayor, City Manager, City Officials, and the
residents of this Community, do hereby express great appreciation to Alderman
• Richard E. Lyons for his service to the City of.Evanston, and regret the
occasion of his voluntary retirement as Alderman.
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21-R-77
• BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution be made a part of the
permanent records of the City of Evanston and that a copy, executed by the
Mayor and attested by the City Clerk be sent to the said Alderman Richard E.
Lyons.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Adopted:1977
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