1687ORDINANCE N0. ~ 6 S7
AN ORDINANCE TO REDESIGNATE CLUB ROAD TO MARTIN LUTHER KING,
JR. DRIVE.
WHEREAS, the citizens of West Memphis, Arkansas, are requesting
that the West Memphis City Council redesignate Club Road to become
Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. won the Nobel Peace Prize
in 1964, spoke out for the rights of all Americans, led a non-violent
campaign for social change, taught and advocated love for all people;
and
WHEREAS, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. continuously expressed love
for the United States of America and wanted the nation to live up to
it's creed that all men are created equal; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. never expressed hatred toward
those who beat, abused and despised him; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Martin Luther King, J.r.. was an inspiration to all
young people and gave his life helping the common laborer; and
WHEREAS, Club Road crosses Southland Drive, Interstates 40 and 55,
State Highway 70 (Broadway Street) and will continue south of State
Highway 70 along the South Loop.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT .ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1. That Club Road in the City of West Memphis, Arkansas,
be redesignated Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive;
SECTION 2. That the West Memphis Street Department take whatever
action is necessary to see that Club Road be renamed Martin Luther King,
Jr. Drive and give notices to all parties concerned.
PASSED AND APPROVED this a~7~f day of ~IZt ~. 1995.
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ATTEST:
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D~CRAFT, City Clerk
SPO ORED BY:
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