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File #: R-031-23    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Consent Agenda
File created: 3/13/2023 In control: Equity, Community Affairs, Housing, Health, and Education Committee
On agenda: 4/13/2023 Final action:
Title: A RESOLUTION HONORING MS. ANNA WOOLDRIDGE BY DEDICATING THE CORNER OF SOUTH CLAY STREET AND CAMP STREET AS "ANNA WOOLDRIDGE WAY" IN HER HONOR.
Sponsors: Phillip T. Baker (D-6)
Attachments: 1. R-031-23 V.1 031623 Honorary Naming Anna Wooldridge.pdf

RESOLUTION NO. __________, SERIES 2023

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A RESOLUTION HONORING MS. ANNA WOOLDRIDGE BY DEDICATING THE CORNER OF SOUTH CLAY STREET AND CAMP STREET AS “ANNA WOOLDRIDGE WAY” IN HER HONOR.

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SPONSORED BY: COUNCIL MEMBER PHILLIP BAKER

 

WHEREAS, Ms. Anna Wooldridge was President of Shelby Park Neighborhood Association from 2006 to 2011; and

WHEREAS, Prior to being President of her neighborhood association, Ms. Wooldridge ran a summer program from the shelter in Shelby Park for the neighborhood children, serving free lunches to the community; and

WHEREAS, in May of 2006, Ms. Wooldridge graduated from The Citizens' Police Academy and then served on the 4th District Advisory Board for several years; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Wooldridge served as President of the Shelby Park Neighborhood Football League; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Wooldridge served as President of the Louisville Coalition of Neighborhoods in 2009; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Wooldridge has volunteered with New Directions and Project Warm programs; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Wooldridge is one of the very first people to attend and graduate from The Neighborhood Institute, a program designed to increase participation of residents in their local community; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Wooldridge has been the block watch captain for the 600 Block of Camp Street for as long as anyone can remember; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Wooldridge is recognized and admired as a fearless woman who refused to let the Shelby Park Neighborhood Association die. She loves her neighborhood and Shelby Park with her whole heart.

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

 

SECTION I: Anna Wooldridge’s dedicated service and commitment to Louisville Metro is hereby recognized with the placement of an honorary street sign on South Clay Street and Camp Street, Louisville Kentucky and so designated as “Anna Wooldridge 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                                                                                                         Markus Winkler

Metro Council Clerk                                                                                                         President of the Council

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Craig Greenberg                                                                                              Approval Date

Mayor

 

APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:

 

Michael J. O’Connell

Jefferson County Attorney

 

By: ________________________________   

 

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