ORDINANCE DESIGNATING 4000 AND 4100 BLOCKS OF NORTH KOLMAR AS
HONORARY DONALD SANSONE WAY
WHEREAS, Donald Sansone was born July 26, 1948, and grew up at 4045 N. Kolmar; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Sansone was known as outgoing and friendly, and had a large family and many friends; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Sansone attended St. Edwards School and Schurz High School, and while at Schurz, Mr. Sansone played football and was named Lineman of the Year, and his name is still associated with the award; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Sansone was called to serve his country and joined the United States Marnie Corps in May 1967, where he became a Lance Corporal and a member of H Company, 2nd Battalion, 5lh Marines, ldt Mardiv, III MAF; and
WHEREAS, at the age of 19, Mr. Sansone was killed by enemy fire in Quang Nam Province, South Vietnam, on November 6, 1967; and
WHEREAS, for his heroic service, Mr. Sansone was awarded the Purple Heart, the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with one Bronze Service Star, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Vietnam Military Merit Medal, and the Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Sansone indicated to his fellow servicemen that he longed to return to his home at 4045 N. Kolmar; and
WHEREAS, a previous resolution honoring Mr. Sansone is attached to this ordinance; therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO;
SECTION 1. Pursuant to an ordinance heretofore passed by the City Council which allows erection of honorary street-name signs, the Commissioner of Transportation shall take the necessary action for standardization of 4000-4199 N. Kolmar as "Donald Sansone Way," with the location of one of the signs at 4045 N. Kolmar.
SECTION 2. This ordinance shall take effect upon its passage and publication.
Office of the Chicago Cit} Clerk
Office of the City Clerk City Council Document Tracking Sheet
Meeting Date: 11/9/2011
Sponsor(s): Laurino, Margaret (39)
Type: Resolution
Title: Congratulations extended to Donald Sansone...
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