HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 21-12 Approving the Honorary Naming of Larpenteur Ave to Philando Castile Memorial AveCITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
COUNCIL RESOLUTION
February 24, 2021
No. 21-12
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE HONORARY NAMING OF LARPENTEUR AVENUE AS
PHILANDO CASTILE MEMORIAL AVENUE FROM FRY STREET TO FULHAM STREET
WHEREAS, Philando Castile was a valued and loved member of his family and community; and
WHEREAS, Philando Castile was a young man with a full life ahead of him; and
WHEREAS, Philando Castile was killed in Falcon Heights on July 6, 2016; and
WHEREAS, that as members of this society, we each carry the responsibility to positively work to
eliminate injustices in today's world and the legacies of past injustices; and
WHEREAS, there remains work to be done to strengthen trust in Falcon Heights and the surrounding
community; and
WHEREAS, there will not be peace without the pursuit of justice; and
WHEREAS, segregation of our communities across color is one of the greatest obstacles to becoming a
unified community in this nation; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has been "Cultivating a Caring Community" and continues to promote our
values of inclusion and understanding; and
WHEREAS, let us be the ones to take the opportunity to move forward becoming one individual nation,
with life, liberty and justice for all peoples.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Falcon Heights, Minnesota
approves the honorary naming of Larpenteur Avenue as Philando Castile Memorial Avenue from Fry
Street to Fulham Street.
Moved by: Lech y Approved by:
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Mayor
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