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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
CELEBRATING THE UNVEILING OF THE HONORARY STREET NAMING FOR THE HONORABLE ELIZABETH TISDAHL
WHEREAS, the Honorable Elizabeth Tisdahl has lived in Evanston and served the community for almost four decades; and
WHEREAS, the Honorable Tisdahl helped to found the Mothers Against Gangs School Liaison in 1987 and served on the Evanston Community Foundation Advisory Committee from 1987 to 1995; and
WHEREAS, the Honorable Tisdahl spent twelve years on the Evanston Township High School Board of Education beginning in 1989, serving two of those years as the President of that organization; and
WHEREAS, the Honorable Tisdahl served as Alderman of Evanston's 7th Ward from 2003 until 2009; and
WHEREAS, the Honorable Tisdahl served as Evanston's Mayor from 2009 to 2017. During her tenure she expanded the Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Program to unprecedented levels, earning national recognition and providing pathways to job skills and dignity for young residents. She built lasting partnerships with schools, nonprofits and employers, and laid the foundation for the Youth and Young Adult program that continues to serve as a lifeline for at-risk youth; and
WHEREAS, the Honorable Tisdahl strengthened the relationship between the community and Northwestern University, worked with U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin and Rep. Jan Schakowsky to procure funding to bring a branch of the Erie Health Center to Evanston, and expanded the sale of water to five communities, resulting in additional revenue for the community; and
WHEREAS, on May 31, 2025, the City of Evanston will designate McDaniel Avenue between Simpson Street and Martha Lane as "Elizabeth Tisdahl Way"; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Cook County Board of Commissioners do hereby celebrate the unveiling of the honorary street sign celebrating the Honorable Elizabeth Tisdahl's lifelong commitment to public service; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the official proceedings...
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