City of Milwaukee - File #: 031511

• File #: 031511
• Version: 1
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 3/2/2004
• In control: PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
• Final action: 7/27/2004
• Title: Substitute resolution renaming Cleveland Playground, 1020 West Cleveland Avenue, to "Modrzejewski Playground".
• Sponsors: James N. Witkowiak, ALD. DONOVAN, ALD. DUDZIK, ALD. WITKOWSKI
• Indexes: PARKS, PLAYGROUNDS

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
2/11/2014	1	COMMON COUNCIL	DRAFT SUBMITTED
2/5/2014		FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE	REFERRED TO
2/5/2014		FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE	REFERRED TO
11/5/2013	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ASSIGNED TO
8/5/2004	1	MAYOR	SIGNED
7/27/2004	1	COMMON COUNCIL	ADOPTED	Pass	15:0
7/14/2004	1	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION; Minutes note: Add Ald. Dudzik and Witkowski as sponsors.	Pass	5:0
7/9/2004	1	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	HEARING NOTICES SENT
7/9/2004	1	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	HEARING NOTICES SENT
7/8/2004	1	CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON THE NAMING OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS, FACILITIES AND STREETS	REFERRED TO; Minutes note: Speaker: Kevin J. Bilello A motion was made by Mr. Benson and seconded by Mr. Cimpl that this file be recommended for approval. There were no objections.	Pass	5:0
7/1/2004	0	PUBLIC BUILDINGS/STREETS NAMING CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE	HEARING NOTICES SENT
7/1/2004	0	PUBLIC BUILDINGS/STREETS NAMING CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE	HEARING NOTICES SENT
7/1/2004	0	PUBLIC BUILDINGS/STREETS NAMING CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE	HEARING NOTICES SENT
4/26/2004	1	CITY CLERK	Sponsor added; Minutes note: Ald. Witkowiak
4/16/2004		PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	REFERRED TO

Number

031511

Version

SUBSTITUTE 1

Reference

Sponsor

ALD. WITKOWIAK, DONOVAN, DUDZIK AND WITKOWSKI

Title

Substitute resolution renaming Cleveland Playground, 1020 West Cleveland Avenue, to "Modrzejewski Playground".

Analysis

This resolution changes the name of Cleveland Playground, 1020 West Cleveland Avenue, to Modrzejewski Playground.

Body

Whereas, Robert J. Modrzejewski was born on July 3, 1934, in Milwaukee and grew up on Milwaukee's South Side; and

Whereas, During his childhood, Robert J. Modrzejewski spent much of his spare time at the Cleveland Playground, 1020 West Cleveland Avenue, where he swam and played baseball and basketball; and

Whereas, Following his education in Milwaukee Public Schools and at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Robert J. Modrzejewski pursued a military career in the United States Marine Corps; and

Whereas, Captain Robert J. Modrzejewski received a Medal of Honor from President Lyndon B. Johnson for his act of bravery during Operation Hastings (Vietnam War) in 1966; and

Whereas, In 1986, having achieved the rank of colonel, Robert J. Modrzejewski retired from the U.S. Marine Corps after nearly 30 years of distinguished service; and

Whereas, In light of Robert J. Modrzejewski's outstanding achievements and his connections to the Cleveland Playground, it is fitting that this playground be renamed in his honor; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Cleveland Playground, 1020 West Cleveland Avenue, is renamed Modrzejewski Playground; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Department of Public Works is authorized and directed to make the changes to the signage at Cleveland Playground necessary to implement this name change.

Requestor

Drafter

LRB04162-1

JDO

4/26/04

Sponsors added 7/14/04.  mbh