Title
Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Ceremonial Designation
Honoree: Katie L. Anderson
Date(s): November 5, 2016
Official Street Name(s): South 17th Street
Ceremonial Intersection Name: Katie L. Anderson Way
Sponsor: Council Member, John Sharpe James
Additional Information:
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WHEREAS, Ordinance 6PSF-E, adopted on May 20, 2015, authorizes the designation of an intersection, etc. for honorary and ceremonial purposes; and
WHEREAS, Katie L. Anderson, a dedicated community activist and servant was the founder and longtime President of the South 17th Street Neighborhood Block Association; and
WHEREAS, through her unwavering commitment, civic responsibility and leadership, the South 17th Street and 19th Avenue neighborhood is a model for community pride and stability.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, THAT:
1. The Municipal Council does hereby authorize the honorary and ceremonial renaming of the intersection at the corner of South 17th Street and 19th Avenue as Katie L. Anderson Way.
2. The name of the said streets shall remain South 17th Street and 19th Avenue in its entirety.
STATEMENT
This resolution hereby authorizes the naming of the intersection at the corner of South 17th Street and 19th Avenue as Katie L. Anderson Way, for honorary and ceremonial purposes.