HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 52-R-25 Approval of an Honorary Street Name Sign Designation
6/9/2025
52-R-25
A RESOLUTION
Designating that portion of Simpson Street between Ashland Avenue
and Green Bay Road with the Honorary Street Name Sign,
“Rev. Monte' Dillard, Sr. Way”
WHEREAS, Reverend Monte' L.G.Dillard Sr. (“Rev. Dillard”) is the long-
time and beloved reverend at First Church of God Christian Life Center on Simpson
Street in Evanston, where he provides regular service to the Evanston community and
serves as voice of wisdom and reason to the local community; and
WHEREAS, in addition to his work at First Church of God C.L.C., Rev.
Dillard serves as Board President of Connections for the Homeless, a local organization
dedicated to supporting people experiencing homelessness or struggling to keep
theirhousing, where he was instrumental in the establishment of the Margarita Inn
as a shelter in the community; and
WHEREAS, Rev. Dillard has served as Chaplain to the Evanston Fire
Department for several years, where he provides advice and counsel to those who seek
it; and
WHEREAS, Rev. Dillard also is a mayoral appointee to the City’s Equity
Empowerment Committee, is Board Chair for Evanston Own It, and hosts the annual
Evanston community Time of Giving, which provides holiday support for families in
need; and
WHEREAS, Rev. Dillard is a pillar of the community and serves the
people of Evanston everyday.
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52-R-25
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 Reverend Monte' L.G. Dillard Sr. by
designating that portion of Simpson Street between Ashland Avenue and Green Bay
Road with the Honorary Street Name Sign, “Rev. Monte' Dillard, Sr. Way.”
SECTION 3: This Resolution 52-R-25 will be in full force and effect from
and after the date of its passage and approval in the manner provided by law.
_______________________________
Daniel Biss, Mayor
Attest:
______________________________
Stephanie Mendoza, City Clerk
Adopted: __________________, 2025
Approved as to form:
_______________________________
Alexandra B. Ruggie, Corporation Counsel
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