Honor the Memory of Songwriter Elliott Smith

To:  Los Angeles Mayor and City Council

Whereas, Elliott Smith, a songwriter, singer and accomplished musician living and working in the Echo Park section of the City of Los Angeles, died tragically on October 21, 2003 at the age of 34;

Whereas, Elliott Smith, an Academy Award nominee for best song, was a tremendous influence on thousands of talented and notable musicians, both nationally and internationally;

Whereas, Elliott Smith contributed back to the community through his many charitable works, including his participation in numerous benefit concerts, his policy of keeping ticket prices low so as to allow all his fans to enjoy his music, and his efforts to benefit abused children;

Whereas Elliott Smith endeared himself to his fans and supporters through his modesty, passion and honesty, writing songs that touched the hearts and souls of those who heard them;

Whereas, it is appropriate and fitting that his name be forever memorialized so that future generations will learn of his exceptional musical influence, generosity, and strength in the face of enormous obstacles; therefore,

We the undersigned hereby petition the Mayor of Los Angeles and all members of the Los Angeles City Council to honor the memory of Elliott Smith by way of the following:

1. Renaming and the setting aside of a section of Echo Park in his honor, with appropriate funding to maintain and develop said section to properly memorialize and pay tribute to him.
2. Renaming a thoroughfare in the Echo Park section of Los Angeles in his honor, with funding sufficient to create appropriate signage changes, where needed.
3. Any other fitting tributes to his name, where appropriate.

Sincerely,

The Undersigned

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