HomeMy WebLinkAbout26-12 Resolution No. 26-12
RESOLUTION
ESTABLISHING AN HONORARY STREET NAME IN HONOR OF
PASTOR JOSE LUIS HIDALGO FOR EAST HIGHLAND AVENUE
BETWEEN CENTER STREET AND NORTH GENEVA STREET
WHEREAS, a formal application to provide for the establishment of the honorary street
name in honor of Pastor Jose Luis Hidalgo for East Highland Avenue between Center Street and
North Geneva Street was submitted to the City of Elgin, sponsored by City Councilmember
Rosamaria Martinez; and
WHEREAS, Pastor Jose Luis Hidalgo started his ministry in Elgin in 1982 as Pastor of
Iglesia Carismatica Puerta de Sion on Villa Street before moving the church to its current location
at 19 Center Street in downtown Elgin in 2000; and
WHEREAS, Pastor Hidalgo oriented his ministry toward the residents of Elgin that were
unable to speak English, and he built a network of local resources to help those in need; and
WHEREAS,hundreds of people are better off today because of the hard work,humbleness,
truth, and honesty that Pastor Hidalgo willingly shared with his congregation and community; and
WHEREAS, Pastor Hidalgo received a proclamation from former Mayor Ed Schock on
April 26, 2007, in recognition of his efforts; and
WHEREAS, Pastor Hidalgo retired in 2020 and passed away in March 2024, in Tampa,
Florida; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and members of the City Council wish to extend the appreciation
and esteem of all Elgin citizens for Pastor Hidalgo's outstanding service to his community; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and members of the City Council have determined that it is
appropriate to formally recognize Pastor Hidalgo.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that there is hereby established the honorary street name in honor of Pastor
Jose Luis Hidalgo along East Highland Avenue, between Center Street and North Geneva Street.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that an honorary street sign shall be placed at the southeast
corner of East Highland Avenue and Center Street, designating East Highland Avenue, between
Center Street and North Geneva Street, as Pastor Jose Luis Hidalgo Avenue.
s/ David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: January 28, 2026
Adopted: January 28, 2026
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
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