ORDINANCE
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BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO:
Section 1. Pursuant of Section 2-8-40 of the Municipal Code of Chicago, which allows erection of honorary street name designations, the Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Transportation shall take the necessary action for standardization of W. 79th Street, between S. Seeley Avenue and S. Hamilton Avenue as "Honorary Archbishop Lucius Hall."
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect upon its passage and publication.
Derrick G. Curtis Alderman, Ward 18
BISHOP LUCIUS HALL
A man, among many, whose religious leadership has gained famed throughout the Chicagoland area, the United States and several foreign countries, such as Canada, Central America and West Africa. The success of his ministry has surpassed many who are veterans In the religious field. Ordained by God, his tremendous leadership ability has predestined him to his major role as a "spiritual leader," Founder and Pastor of First Church Of Love And Faith.
An excellent achiever and hard worker, he is sometimes referred to as a hard task master In the secularworld. With an outstanding military record in the United States Armed Forces, he served as a member of the Military Police. Working for many years for the U.S. Government, with the U.S. Treasury Department and laterwlth the Veterans Administration, his advancement from the clerk's position to Section Chief of Veterans Compensation, Pension and Education was just a mere indication of his ability as a leader. What shaped his career as a skilled, talented organizer was his attitude In his work from youth to adult in God's service as a sincere dedicated spirit filled with God.
He served under the inspiration of Reverend Clarence H. Cobbs as a religious commentator for 29 years; an ardent Christian worker, he served in numerous capacities from a Sunday School student to President of the Youth and Young Adults Choirs, International Youth Department President, Presid...
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