WHERAS, The 5500 block of West 64,h Street in the Chrysler Village Neighborhood ofthe 13,h Ward is honored as Donald .1. Powers Jr. Way; and
WHF.RAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of this special occasion by Alderman Marly Quinn; and
. WHERAS, Donald James Powers Jr. was born January 28, 1963 to Donald Sr. and Jeannette Powers. Me was the second child for the couple, the first being Don's older sister Michele. Don grew up on 32'"' and l.ituanica in Bridgeport. He attended St. George Grammar School and then De La Salle High School; and
WHERAS, He met his wife Christina in 1981. Her brother David . introduced them. They married June 1, 1985 and began their life together in Don's childhood home. In January 1988. they welcomed their first son Donald III and then in March 1989 their second son Michael was born. Just before Michael's P' birthday, they bought their family home at 5525 West 64lh Street in February 1990. In October ofthe same year their daughter Ashley was born. Their last child James was born in February 1993; and
WHERAS, In the summer of 1993 Don's two young sons joined t-ball at Lawlcr Park and he became one ofthe coaches. They won First Place that year! He coached for a few more years until the t-ball program dismantled. In September 1993 they became involved with the school community when their oldest started Kindergarten al Robert I Grimes and Michael attend thc preschool al Alexander Fleming, the sister school to Grimes. Together, Don and his wife joined the PTC and Christina joined ihe LSC; this involved setting up and chaperoning dances, sports activities, field trips, and fundraisers. Don volunteered to cook and serve the kids at car washes, 8"' grade break fast, and teacher appreciation luncheons. He also volunteered with alterschool programs, running board games and anything else that was needed; and
WHERAS, As the years went on, the Powers' house became the place to hang out. Mr. and Mrs. Powers were always there. The neighbo...
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