Louisville Metro Government - File #: R-161-22

• File #: R-161-22
• Version: 1
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 10/19/2022
• In control: Community Affairs, Housing, Health and Education Committee
• On agenda: 11/10/2022
• Final action: 11/10/2022
• Title: A RESOLUTION HONORING THE HONORABLE REGINALD MEEKS BY DEDICATING THE CORNER OF VIRGINIA AVENUE AND 28TH STREET AS "REGINALD MEEKS WAY."
• Sponsors: Angela Bowens (D-1)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
11/10/2022	1	Metro Council	adopted
11/2/2022	1	Community Affairs, Housing, Health and Education Committee	recommended for approval	Pass
10/27/2022	1	Metro Council	assigned

RESOLUTION NO. ______, SERIES 2022

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A RESOLUTION HONORING THE HONORABLE REGINALD MEEKS BY DEDICATING THE CORNER OF VIRGINIA AVENUE AND 28^TH STREET AS “REGINALD MEEKS WAY.”

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SPONSORED BY: COUNCIL MEMBER ANGELA BOWENS

WHEREAS, the Honorable Reginald Meeks represented the 42^nd District in the Kentucky House of Representatives for over 20 years;

WHEREAS, Mr. Meeks served the local community as 11^th Ward Alderman from 1982 to 2000, working for legislation that improved the quality of life in West Louisville;

WHEREAS, Mr. Meeks served the University of Louisville administrative offices, establishing and implementing programming for the community at public locations, including libraries, the Americana Center, the Wesley House, the Muhammed Ali Center, and the Kentucky Center for African-American Heritage;

WHEREAS, Mr. Meeks taught at McKendree University in subjects such as American Government, ethics and public policy, history, Native American studies, and political science. 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION I: Reginald Meeks’ service to his community and the citizens of Louisville Metro is hereby recognized with the placement of an honorary street sign on the corner of Virginia Avenue and 28^th Street so designated as “Reginald Meeks Way.”

SECTION II: The Department of Public Works is hereby directed to move forward with the fabrication and installation of the honorary street sign upon the passage of this Resolution and the receipt of funds to cover the expense. 

SECTION III:                     This Resolution shall take effect upon its passage and approval or otherwise becoming law.

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Sonya Harward                                                                                                         David James

Metro Council Clerk                                                                                                         President of the Council

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Greg Fischer                                                                                                                              Approval Date

Mayor

APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:

Michael J. O’Connell

Jefferson County Attorney

By: ___________________________

R-151-22 Honorary Naming of Virginia Ave and 28^th Street JDF 101722