R-2021-015 - 1/14/2021RESOLUTION NO. Rm2021m015
WHEREAS, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. helped transform the United States into a more
egalitarian society through his calm but firm leadership and ability to galvanize activism and to
promote nonviolent protest; and
WHEREAS, Dr. King played a key role i*n the civil rights movement by encouraging equality
and ensuring civil rights for all people, regardless of race,* and
WHEREAS, Round Rock has enjoyed a long history of diverse individuals, families,
businesses, and organizations who have had a positive and lasting impact on the city9 s culture and
development; and
WHEREAS, the accomplishments of the City's Black community are woven into the fabric of
the city and are clearly evident i*n Round Rock's success today; and
WHEREAS, Sheppard Street played a prominent role i*n Round Rock's history by connecting
the Cioty's governmental and commercial center on Main St. with one of the Ci*ty's predominantly
minority neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church located on Sheppard Street was the
first African American church i*n Round Rock, established i*n 1885 and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems i*t appropriate and proper to honor the extraordinary
accomplishments of Dr. King by designating Sheppard Street to his memory, Now Therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK
That the City Council hereby designates Sheppard Street i*n honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
and directs the City Manager to cause appropriate signs be erected along Sheppard Street to so honor
Dr. King.
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The City Council hereby finds and declares that written notice of the date, hour, place and
subject of the meeting at which this Resolution was adopted was posted and that such meeting was
open to the public as required by law at all times during which this Resolution and the subject matter
hereof were discussed, considered and formally acted upon, all as required by the Open Meetings Act,
Chapter 5 51, Texas Government Code, as amended.
RESOLVED this 14th day of January, 2021.
ATTEST:
SARA L. WHITE, City Clerk
CRAIG YAORG..)Nayor
City of Round �j� ,Texas
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