Number
141699
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. WADE, ALD. DAVIS, HAMILTON, MURPHY AND STAMPER
Title
Substitute resolution assigning the honorary street name of "Rev. Dr. James G. White" to West Wright Street from North Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive to North 4th Street in the 6th Aldermanic District.
Analysis
This resolution assigns the honorary street name of "Rev. Dr. James G. White" to West Wright Street from North Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive to North 4th Street in the 6th Aldermanic District.
Body
Whereas, Rev. Dr. James G. White passed away on August 28, 2013, the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom; and
Whereas, Rev. Dr. White assembled a talented and dedicated group of community activists to revive the Harambee Community Vision and Mission originally crafted to rebuild a community torn asunder by the 1968 assassination of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.; and
Whereas, Rev. Dr. White was instrumental in establishing WestCare Wisconsin which has become an umbrella service provider for the Harambee community offering 8 different programs to aid the community; and
Whereas, Rev. Dr. White’s lifelong advocacy for fair housing, social justice, economic development and equal opportunity for the disadvantaged verily typified the essence of Harambee - a Swahili command to “work and pull together” for the good of the group; and
Whereas, The Harambee Community Center at 335 West Wright Street in so many way exemplifies Rev. Dr. White’s commitment to serve his community; and
Whereas, The honorary naming of West Wright Street between North Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive and North 4th Street as “Rev. Dr. James G. White” will serve as a fitting tribute to Rev. Dr. White: and
Whereas, The Common Council finds the honorary naming of West Wright Street from North Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive to North 4th Street as “Rev. Dr. James G. White” meets the code criteria; now, therefore, be it
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