15-125 Resolution No. 15-125
RESOLUTION
ESTABLISHING AN HONORARY STREET NAME FOR
FATHER EDWARD J. SEISSER FOR DOMINICAN WAY
WHEREAS, a formal application to endorse the dedication of Dominican Way to be
dedicated with the honorary street name of Father Seisser Way was submitted to the City of Elgin
by St. Edwards High School with a letter of support from Councilman Rosamaria Martinez; and
WHEREAS, Father Edward J. Seisser, a native Elginite, served as superintendent of St.
Edward Central Catholic High School from 2006 until August, 2015; and
WHEREAS, Father Edward J. Seisser taught theology and history at St. Edward Central
Catholic High School as well as coaching basketball; and
WHEREAS, Father Edward J. Seisser received the Loyal Order of St. Edward Award in
2012; and
WHEREAS, Father Edward J. Seisser was a faithful and diligent leader of St. Edward
Central Catholic High School and a leader of the Catholic community in the Elgin area; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and members of the City Council wish to extend the appreciation
and esteem of all Elgin citizens for Father Edward J. Seisser's outstanding service to St. Edward
Central Catholic High School and to the community; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and members of the City Council have determined that it is
appropriate to formally recognize Father Edward J. Seisser.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Dominican Way be and the same is hereby dedicated with the honorary
street name of Father Seisser Way.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that two honorary street signs shall be placed designating
Dominican Way as Father Seisser Way.
s/David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: September 23, 2015
Adopted: September 23, 2015
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
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