Ordinance
WHEREAS, Amanda Calo was born December 21st, 1990; she grew up across the street from Jane Addams Elementary School, where she established herself as a kind, gifted leader amongst her peers and teachers.
WHEREAS, Amanda got her Master's in Teaching at National Louis University; afterward, she became a teacher at the neighboring Gallistel Academy school, proudly heading community gardens, book clubs, and programs like Safe Kids Chicago for many years. Her students absolutely adored Amanda, as she spent every day in her classroom giving her utmost attention and tenderness toward her young learners.
WHEREAS, Amanda's life was tragically cut short when her husband shot and killed her in January 2022. Amanda's story and legacy have spurred conversations regarding domestic violence, survivors of domestic violence, and safety/domestic resources in our community.
WHEREAS, The Network, an organization advocating against domestic violence, the 4th District Police's Domestic Violence Division, and a Mobile Mailbox Library are ongoing projects that have shared Amanda's story and are named in honor of her.
WHEREAS, Amando Calo died on January 24, 2022, at the age of 32, in Chicago; her memory will be an integral reminder of the work that needs to be done to ensure that we can protect victims of domestic violence and keep their children safe. It is necessary to keep Amanda Calo's name in the heart of the East Side community, where it belongs forever.
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, which allows the erection of honorary street name designations, the Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Transportation shall take the necessary action for the standardization of South Ewing Avenue, between East 103rd Street and East 104th Street as "Honorary Amanda Calo Way."
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect upon its passage and publication.
Sincerely,
Susan Sadlowsk...
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