On Oct 19, 2014, 18 year old Alexandria Burgos was an innocent victim of gun violence she was fatally shot in the 5300 block of West Oakdale Avenue. She was sitting in an apartment when gunfire erupted outside and one of the bullets came through the window and struck her.She was doing all the right things in life to be successful and she never had the chance to reach her full potential because an unknown person decided to shoot in to a house full of people. Alexandria had recently started a new job at a YMCA . Alexandria was a loving ,beautiful,smart young lady with her entire life ahead of her . She was a daughter to Millie & Raphael and a big sister to Chris.She was a freshman at Wilbur Wright College. Her goals, and dreams was wanting to be a Social Worker to work with all children. She also had a love volunteering, she also worked at the Chicago park district working with the youth, She could have been the next Alderwoman, Congresswoman Mayor or the next president But she will never have that chance because her life was cut short. The Burgos family would like to honor Alexandria's memory by naming the street that she grew up on after her.Please help us to accomplish this by signing this petition.
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Reached 250 supporters
August 19, 2020
August 18, 2020
The city council needs to stop ignoring us and see the massive wave of people demanding this street be renamed for Alexandria. We have built real momentum and the local politicians can no longer pretend this tragedy is going to be swept under the rug.
Reached 100 supporters
August 17, 2020
August 15, 2020
The local officials are betting we will lose steam and let the city forget Alexandria. We are near one hundred signatures and we need to blow past that mark immediately to show them we are not going anywhere.
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I carry Alexandria and the Burgos family in my heart and actions every day. Let's keep her beautiful work alive by naming a street for Alexandria.
This would be a lovely honor for a family who lost their daughter and a daily reminder to all about the harm from lax laws that lead to senseless gun violence.
My hope is that this will be a symbol of peace that is so needed on our streets a d that this innocent young women's spirit will live on.
Helping to deter gun violence is still a full throttle plan. In honor of my God sister, consider this petition signed.
A beautiful way to commemorate the life of a loving young soul.... Alexandria Imani Burgos
Praying for this to go through!!
Sending my love
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On Oct 19, 2014, 18 year old Alexandria Burgos was an innocent victim of gun violence she was fatally shot in the 5300 block of West Oakdale Avenue. She was sitting in an apartment when gunfire erupted outside and one of the bullets came through the window and struck her.She was doing all the right things in life to be successful and she never had the chance to reach her full potential because an unknown person decided to shoot in to a house full of people. Alexandria had recently started a new job at a YMCA . Alexandria was a loving ,beautiful,smart young lady with her entire life ahead of her . She was a daughter to Millie & Raphael and a big sister to Chris.She was a freshman at Wilbur Wright College. Her goals, and dreams was wanting to be a Social Worker to work with all children. She also had a love volunteering, she also worked at the Chicago park district working with the youth, She could have been the next Alderwoman, Congresswoman Mayor or the next president But she will never have that chance because her life was cut short. The Burgos family would like to honor Alexandria's memory by naming the street that she grew up on after her.Please help us to accomplish this by signing this petition.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
August 19, 2020
August 18, 2020
The city council needs to stop ignoring us and see the massive wave of people demanding this street be renamed for Alexandria. We have built real momentum and the local politicians can no longer pretend this tragedy is going to be swept under the rug.
Reached 100 supporters
August 17, 2020
August 15, 2020
The local officials are betting we will lose steam and let the city forget Alexandria. We are near one hundred signatures and we need to blow past that mark immediately to show them we are not going anywhere.
87 Comments
She was a bright light that cared for others. Her light was put out by a gun shot. But her spirit of volunteerism must live on. Please support this cause.sign today and tell your friends.
I carry Alexandria and the Burgos family in my heart and actions every day. Let's keep her beautiful work alive by naming a street for Alexandria.
This would be a lovely honor for a family who lost their daughter and a daily reminder to all about the harm from lax laws that lead to senseless gun violence.
My hope is that this will be a symbol of peace that is so needed on our streets a d that this innocent young women's spirit will live on.
Helping to deter gun violence is still a full throttle plan. In honor of my God sister, consider this petition signed.
A beautiful way to commemorate the life of a loving young soul.... Alexandria Imani Burgos
Praying for this to go through!!
Sending my love
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She was a bright light that cared for others. Her light was put out by a gun shot. But her spirit of volunteerism must live on. Please support this cause.sign today and tell your friends.