Record #: O2022-2473   
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
Intro date: 7/20/2022 Current Controlling Legislative Body: Committee on Transportation and Public Way
Final action: 9/21/2022
Title: Honorary street designation as "Shirley Deer Way"
Sponsors: Scott, Monique L.
Topic: STREETS - Honorary Designations
Attachments: 1. O2022-2473.pdf

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ORDINANCE

 

WHEREAS, Shirley Deer, nee Calyen, was born August 4, 1947; and

WHEREAS, On September 2, 1967, she married Herman Deer; and

WHEREAS, Shirley Deer has three sons, Reginald Deer, Dennis Deer and Darryl Deer;

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WHEREAS, Shirley Deer was a longtime resident of the Lawndale community and a beloved mother, wife, sister and friend to many; and

WHEREAS, Shirley Deer tirelessly served the Lawndale community and many other civil organizations; and

WHEREAS, Shirley Deer passed away on June 22, 1995, at the age of 47; and

WHEREAS, August 4, 2022, would have been Shirley Deer's 75th birthday; and

WHEREAS, An honorary sign for Shirley Deer is a fitting tribute to her life and the impact she made on her family and her community; now, therefore,

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO:

SECTION 1. Pursuant to Section 2-8-040 of the Municipal Code of Chicago, the Commissioner of Transportation shall take the necessary action for standardization of West Grenshaw Street, from South Central Park Avenue to South Homan Avenue (3400 to 3558 West Grenshaw Street) as "Shirley Deer Way".

Monique L. Sqptt Alderman, 24th Ward

SECTION 2. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and publication. i

 

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Office of Budget and Management 121 N. LaSalle, Room 604 Chicago, IL 60602

 

To Whom It May Concern:

_, Alderman of the j^f^Ward, hereby authorize the
Office of Budget Management to withdraw the funds associated with the cost of installation
for this honorary street designation for   Shifk^ PcC^                     from my:

 

Ward's annual menu program budget

 

□ Ward's aldermanic expanse allowance

 

upon passage of this honorary street designation ordinance, pursuant to Section 2-8-040 of the Chicago Municipal Code.

 

 

 

Sincerely,

Alderman, Ward

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Obituary.

 

 

 

Shirley left this place to go home and live with God onThursday, June 22, J995. She was bom n August 4, 1947 to Richard and Roberta Calyen She was the eldest of four children born to this union. Shirley confessed a hope in Christ at an early age at Mt. Hebron M.B.C. and later became a member of St. Timothy House of Prayer

On September 2, 1967, she was united in Holy Matrimony to Herman Deer. To this union three sons were born. Shirley was a tireless worker in the church, the community and at Lawndale Com-munity, where she was employed in addition to many other civic organizations. But mainly she was a hardworking, devoted loving Christian woman.

She leaves to cherish her precious^ memories: A husband, Herman Roberta Calyen; three sons, ReplS nis Deer and Darryl Deer; tw^pff Frencher and Clementine Harda3§l| brother, Anthony Calyen; one sisfl cia Calyen, one brother-in-lavy^ Sanders and many aunts, uncles|^ cousins and friends.