HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 13-92 04/21/1992 RESOLUTION NO. 13-9~
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING POLICY ON NAMING OF PUBLIC PLACES
WHEREAS, it is desirable to have a Resolution setting forth a policy regarding the
naming of public places and the commemoration of elected officials, employees, residents,
Township, County, State or National worthy individuals and others on plaques, streets,
rooms, buildings, ponds, Village-owned parks, water towers, etc., and;
WHEREAS, since it is unusual for any single individual to have been responsible for a
specific facility, the name of any public building should reflect its fimctional use to
eliminate confusion by the public of the primary function of the building.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY,
ILLINOIS:
SECTION ONE; Plaques that commemorate opening of public buildings shall contain
the names of the elected officials who made the decision to construct the building and
the date the building was opened. The names of appropriate appointed and elected
officials may be included at the discretion of the Village Board.
SECTION TWO: Xt the discretion of the Village Board, one or more commemorative
or dedication plaques may be placed in public buildings to recognize the contribution to
Mount Prospect of Village residents, employees or officials.
SECTION THREE: At the discretion of the Village Board, rooms, streets, lakes,ponds
or other public facilities in the Village may be named after Village residents, employees
or officials to recognize their contribution to Mount Prospect at the Village, Township,
County, State or National level.
SECTION FOUR; The Village Board may, at its discretion, recognize heroic acts or
meritorious service of Village residents, employees or officials in a manner they feel is
appropriate. This may be extended to individuals of Township, County, State or National
prominence if deemed appropriate.
SECTION FIVE: That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after
its passage and approval in the manner provided by law.
AYES: Busse, Wilks, Corcoran, Floros, Hoefert, Clowes
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
PASSED and APPROVED this 21st day of April , 1992.
ATTEST:
Carol A. Fields'
Village Clerk