17-127 Resolution No. 17-127
RESOLUTION
ESTABLISHING AN HONORARY STREET NAME OF
HON. MANUEL BARBOSA WAY ON DOUGLAS AVENUE FROM
HIGHLAND AVENUE TO DIVISION STREET
WHEREAS, a formal application to provide for the establishment of the honorary street
name of Hon. Manuel Barbosa Way on Douglas Avenue from Highland Avenue to Division Street
was submitted to the City of Elgin with a letter of support from Councilwoman Rosamaria
Martinez; and
WHEREAS, Manuel Barbosa graduated from St. Edward High School, and attended The
John Marshal Law School. After graduation from law school Mr. Barbosa worked as a Kane
County Assistant State's Attorney and thereafter went into private practice in the City of Elgin for
20 years; and
WHEREAS, Manuel Barbosa served as the first chairman of the Illinois Human Rights
Commission, a title he held for eighteen years; and
WHEREAS, Manuel Barbosa was the first Hispanic bankruptcy judge to serve in the U.S.
Northern District of Illinois; and
WHEREAS, Manuel Barbosa continues to serve the community including by welcoming
new citizens of the United States during the Elgin city council's new citizen ceremony; and
WHEREAS, the members of the Elgin Image Advisory Commission have recommended
approval of the honorary street name for Manuel Barbosa; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and members of the City Council wish to extend the appreciation
and esteem of all Elgin citizens for Manuel Barbosa's outstanding service to the community; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and members of the City Council have determined that it is
appropriate to formally recognize the Honorable Manuel Barbosa.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that there is hereby established the honorary street name of Hon. Manuel
Barbosa Way on Douglas Avenue from Highland Avenue to Division Street.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that an honorary street sign shall be placed at the northeast
corner of the intersection of Douglas Avenue and Highland Avenue designating Douglas Avenue
from Highland Avenue to Division Street as Hon. Manuel Barbosa Way.
s/ David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
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Presented: September 27, 2017
Adopted: September 27, 2017
Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
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