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12/10/76
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74-R-76
A RESOLUTION
On The Occasion Of The Death.Of
The Reverend Jacob S. Blake
WHEREAS, the Reverend Jacob S. Blake departed this
life on December 9, 1976; and*
WHEREAS, the Reverend Jacob S. Blake was a prominent
resident of the City of Evanston who gave unselfishly of him-
self to a multitude of religious, civic, and charitable enter-
prises which benefited the residents of the City; and
WHEREAS, the Reverend Jacob S. Blake served as pastor
• of the Ebenezer A.M.E. Church, as director of Primm Towers, as
A convenor of Neighbors at Work, and as a member of various
boards and committees; and
WHEREAS, he gave liberally of his time, energy, and
abilities in.his advocacy of the rights of all persons to equal
education, decent housing, and human dignity; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Evanston de-
sires to pay tribute to the Reverend Jacob S. Blake;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of
the City of Evanston, Cook County, Illinois on behalf of itself,
the Mayor, City Manager, City Officials and residents of this
community, does hereby express profound regret upon the occasion
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74-R-76
of the death of the Reverend Jacob S. Blake and tenders to the
• bereaved members of his family its heartfelt sympathy.
BE IT'FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution be made
a permanent part of the records of the City and that a suitable
copy hereof signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk
be sent to the members of his family.
• ATTEST:
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/s/ Edgar Vanneman, Jr.
Mayor
Maim rn F _ Rrayn
City Clerk
Adopted December 13 1976
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