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RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE RENAMING OF STATE HIGHWAY 141 (JOHNSON) RUNNING NORTH UP TO THE CITY LIMITS OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, TO BE RENAMED DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BOULEVARD
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WHEREAS, Dr. Charles Coleman had requested Mayor Perrin write the Arkansas State Highway Commission asking for the name change; And
WHEREAS, it was stated a letter of approval had been received by Mayor Perrin from the Arkansas State Highway Commission for the renaming of State Highway 141 (Johnson) running north up to the city limits of Jonesboro, Arkansas to be renamed Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard; And
WHEREAS, the criteria has been met for this particular name change as established by Resolution 2005:120 (B) , which requires the name change be for a historical figure and have historical significance; And
WHEREAS, many larger cities within the State of Arkansas and other states within the United States have paid such tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. for his vision and contributions.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas, that:
State Highway 141 (Johnson) running north up to the city limits of Jonesboro, Arkansas shall be renamed Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.