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Consider a Resolution Recommending the Names of Mildred Council and Harold Foster for Placement on the Peace and Justice Plaza Marker.
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Committee Members:
Committee:
Mayor Pam Hemminger
Naming Committee
Mayor pro tem Jess Anderson
Council Member Michael Parker
Council Member Donna Bell
Overview: The Council of the Town of Chapel Hill approved naming the space in front of the old Post Office at 179 East Franklin Street the "Peace and Justice Plaza," and the placement of a stone marker at the site that would display the names of citizens who had given much of their lives to the causes of peace and justice in our community. The Naming Committee recommends that Mildred Council and Harold Foster be recognized for their commitment to social justice in Chapel Hill.
Recommendation(s):
That the Council adopt the resolution to honor Mildred Council and Harold Foster on the Peace and Justice Plaza Marker.
Fiscal Impact/Resources: Cost of engraving will come from existing FY 2019 Parks and Recreation Budget
Where is this item in its process?
Council Goals:
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Create a Place for Everyone
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Develop Good Places,
New Spaces
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Support
Community Prosperity
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Nurture Our Community
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Facilitate Getting Around
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Grow Town
and Gown Collaboration
Attachments:
* Resolution
A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THE NAMES OF MILDRED COUNCIL AND HAROLD FOSTER FOR PLACEMENT ON THE PEACE AND JUSTICE PLAZA MARKER (2018-09-05/R-6)
WHEREAS, the Council of the Town of Chapel Hill approved naming the space in front of the old Post Office the "Peace and Justice Plaza" and approved the placement of a stone marker at the site that would display the names of citizens who had given much of their lives to the causes of peace and justice in our community; and
WHEREAS, the Council of the Town of Chapel Hill also approved adding the names to the marker of deceased social activists Joe and Lucy Straley, Yonni Chapman, Rebecca Clark, Rev. Charles M. Jones, Daniel H. Pollitt, M...
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