Number
090436
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
081606
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Substitute resolution assigning the honorary street name, "Dr. Joe L. Hughes," to the 2900 block of West State Street in the 4th Aldermanic District.
Analysis
This resolution assigns the honorary street name, "Dr. Joe L. Hughes," to the 2900 block of West State Street in the 4th Aldermanic District.
Body
Whereas, Bishop, Dr. Joe L. Hughes established his original church with the help and support of his wife of 59 years, Dr. Lucy B. Hughes, in their home in 1964 and ministered for over 30 years to the congregants of the Greater Utopian Church at 2925 W. State Street along with his wife before her passing in November, 2008; and
Whereas, Dr. Hughes is vital and active at age 78, continues to minister to the congregants of the Greater Utopian Church and serves as a trusted guide in the spiritual and temporal lives of his community; and
Whereas, The Greater Utopian Church established by Bishop, Dr. Hughes has been and continues to be a stabilizing institution in the West State Street community, regularly and consistently reaching out to the surrounding community to help meet the spiritual and temporal needs of residents; and
Whereas, Dr. Hughes has served, and continues to serve, as a role model for countless young men who need a father-figure they can emulate, and through Dr. Hughes’ influence, many of these young men were inspired to complete their education and now hold respected positions in the community; and
Whereas, Dr. Hughes has been, and continues to be, a beacon of light to the women of his community, inspiring them to fulfill their potential and pursue their dreams despite obstacles to success; and
Whereas, Bishop, Dr. Hughes began telecasting worship services on Channel 55 with his wife in 1989 to minister to the spiritual needs of the homebound and shut-ins; and
Whereas, On June 16, 2009, the Common Council adopted File #081606, assigning the honorary na...
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