The legend of Roy Rogers will be etched permanently in the city where he was born if several Cincinnati officials have their way.
On Wednesday, Councilman Todd Portune proposed naming a street, park or other public space after Mr. Rogers, who died July 6.
"Sites on or around Second Street or Ohio Avenue, both childhood homes of Roy Rogers, would appropriately honor the legendary cowboy star," Mr. Portune told his colleagues during Wednesday's council meeting.
"Roy Rogers became a hero to a generation of young people in post-war America and earned the moniker "The King of the Cowboys.' "
Council members Tyrone Yates and Jim Tarbell also signed off on the motion. The measure will be referred to the city administration and the city's Committee on Names will have to review the matter.
Mr. Rogers, whose real name was Leonard Slye, was born Nov. 5, 1911, and lived at 412 Second St. -- near the current site of Cinergy Field. But he became known to millions as the singing cowboy on the silver screen, starring in more than 80 movies. His wife, Dale Evans, and horse, Trigger, were also popular parts of his act.
Mr. Rogers died from congestive heart failure at his home in Apple Valley, Calif. He was 86.
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