Letter from Bernard L. Stone re: Sheikh Mujib Way



DESCRIPTION
Letter dated August 20, 1997 from Alderman Bernard L. Stone to Alderman Patrick Huels, who also served as Chairman for the Committee on Transportation and Public Way, regarding the ordinance to honorarily designate a section of West Devon Avenue as "Sheikh Mujib Way." Stone explains that Sheikh Hasina, the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, plans to attend the unveiling of the sign.

THEMES
Civic Engagement

ADDITIONAL METADATA
Date: August 20, 1997
Subject(s): Sheikh Mujib Way, Devon Avenue
Type: Correspondence
Language: English
Creator: Bernard L. Stone
Location: Chicago, Illinois

TRANSCRIPTION
August 20, 1997 Honorable Patrick M. Huels Chairman COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WAY City Hall – Room 209/12 121 N. LaSalle Street Chicago, IL 60602 REFERENCE: “SHEIKH MUJIB WAY” – Honorary Street Dear Chairman Huels: On July 30, 1997 I introduced an ordinance for the above referenced matter (copy attached for your convenience). This matter is before your Committee with a hearing scheduled for September 8, 1997, and City Council being September 10, 1997. Sheikh Hasina, the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, and members of her family are planning on attending the unveiling of the honorary street sign. However, they need to know the date in order that they can plan their itinerary and make the necessary travel arrangements. In view of the above, I am requesting the installation of the honorary signs pending passage of both the Committee hearing and City Council, as well as publication of the October Journal. Your consideration is greatly appreciated. Sincerely, [Signature] Bernard L. Stone Alderman, 50th Ward BLS/vjs Encl. cc: Mr. Sadru Noorani

PROVENANCE
Collection: Sadruddin Noorani Materials
Donor: Sadruddin Noorani
Item History: 2012-02-17 (created); 2016-04-07 (modified)

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