Number
050851
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Substitute resolution authorizing the honorary naming of West Highland Boulevard, from North 27th Street to North 29th Street, as “Dr. R.E. McCrory”.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the honorary naming of West Highland Boulevard, from North 27th Street to North 29th Street, as “Dr. R.E. McCrory”.
Body
Whereas, Dr. R.E. McCrory has served as pastor of St. Luke Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church for 45 years, including 20 years at the church’s present site at 2722 West Highland Boulevard; and
Whereas, Under the guidance of Dr. R.E. McCrory, 14 men have been called to the ministry and the St. Luke Emmanuel congregation has served the community through its participation in such organizations as the Milwaukee “10” (community-based organization for churches in the downtown area) and the Next Door Foundation; and
Whereas, Dr. R.E. McCrory is a former president of the Community Action Program, former moderator of the Progressive District, former vice president of the Wisconsin General Convention and a 32nd degree Mason; and
Whereas, Section 113-3 of the Code of Ordinances provides a procedure for the assignment of honorary street names; and
Whereas, Section 113-3-6 specifies criteria for the use of the names of individuals as honorary street names; and
Whereas, The Common Council finds that the honorary naming of West Highland Boulevard, from North 27th Street to North 29th Street, as “Dr. R.E. McCrory” would, for the reasons specified above, meet the criteria of s. 113-3-6; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the honorary name “Dr. R.E. McCrory” is assigned to the segment of West Highland Boulevard between North 27th Street and North 29th Street; and, be it
Further Resolved, That this honorary street naming shall comply with design specifications determined by the Department of Public Works; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the p...
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