Board of Commissioners of Cook County - Meeting of Board of Commissioners on 4/24/2019 at 9:00 AM

19-2081

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:28:42 GMT

File #: 19-2081
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Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: This Item was deferred at the 4/24/2019 meeting PROPOSED RESOLUTION REMEMBERING AND HONORING THE LIFE OF CRYSTAL CARBELLOS WHEREAS, Crystal Carbellos was a proud and dedicated employee of the Cook County Public Defender’s Office for almost twenty years; and WHEREAS, Crystal Carbellos passed away on February 22, 2019; and WHEREAS, Crystal Carbellos earned her bachelor’s degree from University of Minnesota and worked as a Certified Public Accountant; and WHEREAS, she earned her Juris Doctorate from Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology in 1995 and was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 1997; and WHEREAS, as a law student Crystal Carbellos worked at the Chicago-Kent Law Offices as a clinic student defending those accused of crimes under the tutelage of Professor Richard Kling and found her calling to be the voice and a shield for the accused; and WHEREAS, after getting her law degree, Crystal Carbellos joined the Cook County Public Defender’s Office as an assistant public defender in May 1997 and dedicated herself to finding justice for her clients; and WHE
Action: defer
Result: Pass

19-2474

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:28:42 GMT

File #: 19-2474
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Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING THE CHICAGO (IL) ALUMNI CHAPTER OF KAPPA ALPHA PSI FRATERNITY, INC. ON THEIR 100TH ANNIVERSARY WHEREAS, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., is a predominantly African-American membership collegiate fraternity founded on January 5, 1911 at Indiana University Bloomington; and WHEREAS, the fraternity has never limited membership based on color, creed or national origin and has over 160,000 members with 837 undergraduate and alumni chapters in every state of the United States, and international chapters in the United Kingdom, Germany, South Korea, Japan, United States Virgin Islands, Nigeria, and South Africa; and WHEREAS, the Chicago (IL) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. was chartered on April 17, 1919 in the city of Chicago as the first alumni chapter of the fraternity; and WHEREAS, the Chicago (IL) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. was chartered by Kappa Alpha Psi Founder Byron K. Armstrong and seven other esteemed men of the fraternity; and WHEREAS, the Chicago (IL) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Frat
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-2598

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:28:42 GMT

File #: 19-2598
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Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE EAGLE STAFF AS THE FIRST FLAG OF THE AMERICAS WHEREAS, The Eagle Staff, considered the first flag of the Americas, represents the stature and honor of a particular Native American tribe or tribes; it commonly looks like a shepherd’s staff, wrapped in either otter skin or buffalo skin, and featuring eagle feathers; pre-dating colonization, the Eagle Staff was the indicator of a tribe’s accomplishments in battle and the integrity and honor of its people; and WHEREAS, today the Eagle Staff is used to represent tribal communities, Native American and First Nation organizations, or a member of an honor society or service veterans; and WHEREAS, The Eagle Staff represents tribal sovereignty, unity, and tradition, and reflects the honor bestowed upon an individual, tribal organization, or tribal elder; the Eagle Staff is typically carried by Native American veterans of the United States Armed Forces; Native Americans have served in greater numbers per capita than any other ethnicity across all branches of the military; and WHEREAS, The Eagle is a prou
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-2702

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:28:42 GMT

File #: 19-2702
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Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION RESOLUTION HONORING PEGGY BLANCHARD FOR HER YEARS OF SERVICE TO BARRINGTON WHEREAS, Peggy Blanchard was hired as the first Economic Development Director of Barrington, IL in 1996; and, WHEREAS, Peggy served as the Barrington Economic Development Director until her retirement in March, 2019; and, WHEREAS, she was instrumental in beautifying the physical environment of the downtown with infrastructure and streetscape projects; and, WHEREAS, Peggy helped to establish Barrington’s Cook Street Plaza, which today includes Francesca’s Italian Restaurant, Cook Street Coffee, Ice Cream Social, and Tootsies Shoes; and, WHEREAS, Peggy helped to establish Barrington’s Village Center, which today includes Shakou eatery, NeoTeca, Bluemercury, and Egg Harbor Café; and, WHEREAS, under her leadership 101 West Liberty, a new multi-family residential project was constructed; and, WHEREAS, the economic development program established by Peggy led to a number of economic incentive agreements to retain and attract new business enterprises to the community; and, WHEREAS, the w
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-2741

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:28:42 GMT

File #: 19-2741
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Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING MARJORIE MANCHEN FOR RECEIVING THE GUERIN PREP SISTER FRANCES ALMA MCMANUS AWARD WHEREAS, the Sister Frances Alma McManus Award was established in 1989 in honor of the first principal of Mother Theodore Guerin High School (now Guerin Prep); and WHEREAS, the McManus Award honors those who show achievement through service to their community and/or through their career; and WHEREAS, Margie Manchen graduated from Mother Guerin in 1978, Guerin’s largest class; and WHEREAS, Margie Manchen returned to serve nine years on the Guerin Alumnae Board, including a term as its chair and president, and later served an additional ten years as a director on the Guerin College Prep Board of Directors; and WHEREAS, Margie Manchen graduated from Western Illinois University with degrees in political science, law enforcement administration, and French. Margie attributes her interest in the French language and culture to the head of Guerin’s language department, the beloved late Marilyn Hejnosz; and WHEREAS, Margie Manchen earned her Juris Doct
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-2748

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:28:42 GMT

File #: 19-2748
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Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING JANE HAYDEN FOR RECEIVING THE GUERIN PREP SISTER FRANCES ALMA MCMANUS AWARD WHEREAS, the Sister Frances Alma McManus Award was established in 1989 in honor of the first principal of Mother Theodore Guerin High School (now Guerin Prep); and WHEREAS, the McManus Award honors those who show achievement through service to their community and/or through their career; and WHEREAS, Jane Hayden is a graduate of Mother Theodore Guerin High School’s class of 1980; and WHEREAS, Jane Hayden, born and raised in Chicago, credits Mother Guerin with affording her a lifetime of friendships and sending her out into the world armed with confidence and humility; and WHEREAS, at Guerin, Jane Hayden recalls she was always encouraged to try, and she leaned that it was never a problem to fail or come in second; and WHEREAS, during Jane Hayden’s senior year, the confidence that Guerin instilled took her to WGN studios, where she explained that she knew how to type and was looking for late hours or weekend work. Within a few days, Jane was offered a radi
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-2790

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:28:42 GMT

File #: 19-2790
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Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD WHEREAS, in 1986, the Department of Defense established April as the month of the Military Child; and WHEREAS, every April, the United States military services and communities around the world recognize military children for their daily sacrifices and the challenges they must overcome; and WHEREAS, these children shoulder responsibilities beyond their years and burdens outside of their control, such as repeatedly moving and changing schools, long-term hospital stays for family members and even the loss of a parent; and WHEREAS, many military children have known only war since September 11, 2001, including some military children whose parents made the ultimate sacrifice; and WHEREAS, Cook County is home to more than 385,454 veterans that have or are serving in the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Reserves; and are parents to military children; and WHEREAS, Cook County will further its commitment to the brave men and women who serve their country by recognizing these children and young American
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-2791

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:28:42 GMT

File #: 19-2791
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Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MAY 1, 2019 AS NATIONAL LAW DAY WHEREAS, Law Day is a national day set aside to celebrate the rule of law. Law Day underscores how law and the legal process contribute to the freedoms that all Americans share; and WHEREAS, Law Day has its origin in 1957, when American Bar Association (ABA) President Charles S. Rhyne envisioned a special day for celebrating the role of law in our society and for cultivating a deeper understanding of our legal system; and WHEREAS, on February 3, 1958, President Dwight D. Eisenhower established Law Day by issuing a Proclamation proclaiming it “fitting that the people of this Nation should remember with pride and vigilantly guard the great heritage of liberty, justice, and equality under law which our forefathers bequeathed to us.” Every President since has issued an annual Law Day Proclamation; and WHEREAS, in 2019, we celebrate the 61st Anniversary of Law Day’s establishment in 1958 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower; and WHEREAS, on April 7, 1961, Congress passed a Joint Resolution that designated May
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-2841

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:28:42 GMT

File #: 19-2841
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Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING JENNIFER “SIS” KILLEN ON WINNING THE WOMEN’S TRANSPORTATION SEMINAR INTERNATIONAL’S “WOMAN OF THE YEAR” AWARD WHEREAS, Jennifer “Sis” Killen is the 2019 Woman of the Year for the Women’s Transportation Seminar (“WTS”); and WHEREAS, Sis is the first female Assistant Superintendent of the Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways (“DOTH”), a position she has held for seven years; and WHEREAS, WTS International was founded in 1977 by a group of pioneering women in transportation who realized that women’s careers would benefit from professional development, encouragement and recognition to support their advancement in transportation professions. Now, after more than 40 years of growth and development, WTS is an international organization with more than 6500 members (including women and men) and 79 chapters; and WHEREAS, the WTS Woman of the Year is recognized as a leader in transportation who has made an outstanding contribution to the transportation industry; who has directly contributed toward the advancement of women and m
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-2869

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:28:42 GMT

File #: 19-2869
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Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING RONALD M. SERPICO FOR RECEIVING THE GUERIN PREP COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AWARD WHEREAS, Guerin Prep High School each year bestows its Community Leadership Award upon a leader who has exhibited vision and demonstrated leadership to the community; and WHEREAS, Ronald Serpico has served as Mayor of the Village of Melrose Park since 1997; and WHEREAS, Ronald Serpico has deep family roots in the Village of Melrose Park, having graduated from Our Lady of Mount Carmel School in 1966 and Proviso East in 1970. Ron and his wife, Donna, have three children and are the proud grandparents of nine grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Ronald Serpico holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from Illinois State University and received his Juris Doctorate from DePaul University College of Law in 1977; and WHEREAS, Ronald Serpico, inspired by his immigrant grandfather Domenico’s vision of the American Dream, first ran for office to focus on the hopes, dreams, and concerns of all of the residents of Melrose Park; and WHEREAS, during his tenure, Ronald Ser
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-2940

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:28:42 GMT

File #: 19-2940
Ver.: 1
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Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING CHICAGO PASTORS RALLY WHEREAS, Chicago Pastors Rally was founded in July of 2015 by a group of pastors working together in unity to touch Chicago with the love of Christ; and WHEREAS, Chicago Pastors Rally are a group of Bible believing men and women of God with common faith in Christ, who are burdened about the City of Chicago and advancement of the Kingdom of God regardless of race, ethnicity, language or geographical location; and WHEREAS, they believe that transformation of Chicagoland starts with the Body of Christ and with Faith, Prayer, Fellowship and works of love, to create a Chicagoland free from violence; and WHEREAS, Chicago Pastors Mission is to change the spiritual landscape of our cities by uniting Pastors and Christian leaders to impact lives, families and churches through collective faith, prayer and fellowship; and WHEREAS, the guiding vision of Chicago Pastors rally include taking the Chicagoland area for God, fostering unity among pastors and Christian leaders, being our brother keeper, advancing the work of the Kingdom togethe
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-2945

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:28:42 GMT

File #: 19-2945
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Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING RETIRING FOREST PARK MAYOR, ANTHONY CALDERONE WHEREAS, Anthony Calderone is retiring after serving the Village of Forest Park as its mayor since 1999; and WHEREAS, Mayor Calderone is a lifelong resident of and a longtime business owner in Forest Park and he and his wife, Lois raised their two sons, Augustino and Anthony Jr., in that same community; and WHEREAS, Mayor Calderone was first elected as a Forest Park Commissioner in 1991 and served in that role prior to becoming mayor; and WHEREAS, Mayor Calderone has demonstrated his passion for volunteerism and civic duty for decades, serving the Parish Council of St. Bernadine, Forest Park Little League as coach and treasurer, West Suburban Senior Services, Proviso Municipal League, West Central Municipal Conference as a member and past president, Oak Leyden Developmental Services, Kiwanis International, the Columbian Club and the Lions Club; and WHEREAS, in addition to these many organizations and his municipal responsibilities, Mayor Calderone, along with his wife and son, successfully o
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-2988

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:28:42 GMT

File #: 19-2988
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Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING EVONDA THOMAS-SMITH, PhD, ON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT WHEREAS, Evonda Thomas-Smith, Ph.D., left her position as the City of Evanston Director of Health and Human Services on March 22, 2019. Dr. Thomas-Smith was first hired by the City of Evanston in 2005 to be the Division Chief of Personal Health Services. In January 2008, she became the Public Health Director of the Evanston Health Department; and WHEREAS, Evonda Thomas-Smith has many accomplishments from this work. She initiated the “WOW” program - “Women Out Walking” (now “We’re Out Walking), a six-week program to encourage women to walk regularly, alone or in groups, and to keep track of their progress. She initiated and oversaw the Citywide H1N1 flu virus vaccination program in 2009-2010, when the virus was spreading quickly. As a result of that program, approximately 13,000 people were vaccinated in mass community clinics in a three-week period; and WHEREAS, in 2013, when Evanston residents approved a referendum to dissolve the Evanston Township government, she welcomed the General Assi
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-2995

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:28:42 GMT

File #: 19-2995
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Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING RABBI MENACHEM SCHNEERSON AND EDUCATION & SHARING DAY USA WHEREAS, one shining example for all people of what education ought to be was provided by the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Schneerson, of righteous memory, a global spiritual leader who dedicated his life to the betterment of mankind. A tireless advocate for youth around the world, the Rebbe emphasized the importance of education and good character, and instilled the hope for a brighter future into the lives of countless people in America and across the globe, and WHEREAS, the Rebbe taught that education, in general, should not be limited to the acquisition of knowledge and preparation for a career, nor should its sole focus be on making a better living; and WHEREAS, the educational system must also focus on building character by emphasizing the cultivation of universal moral and ethical values that have been the bedrock of society from the dawn of civilization, including the values known as the Seven Noahide Laws, which have often been cited as a guarantee of fundamental human rights; and
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-2996

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:28:42 GMT

File #: 19-2996
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Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE OF MRS. HELEN MILLER, LONGTIME LEADER OF THE SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION (SEIU) WHEREAS, Mrs. Helen Miller was a leader in the field of home-care, having served the sick and elderly for 40 years in Chicago and supporting her fellow workers in the struggle for fair wages and benefits; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Helen Miller was born as Helen Ruth Ashford on May 26, 1936 to Buster and Clara Ashford in Louisville, Kentucky; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Miller moved to Chicago after graduating high school, where she found work in industrial laundries, and soon after married Collin Miller; and WHEREAS, after several years, Mrs. Helen Miller became a home-care worker, a profession to which she dedicated the rest of her career; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Helen Miller became engaged in workers’ rights activism during the 1980s through SEIU Local 880, when home-care workers were considered independent contractors whose wages were below the prevailing wage; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Helen Miller became a fierce advocate for the home-care profession and a champion for fair w
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-3018

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:28:42 GMT

File #: 19-3018
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Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING REVEREND DR. E. RAYMOND CHIN RETIREMENT OF 22 YEARS IN THE MINISTRY WHEREAS, E. Raymond Chin began his life’s journey on the Isle of Jamaica, West Indies; and WHEREAS, Reverend Dr. Chin academic achievements were obtained through the Jamaica school of Theology in Kingston, Jamaica; Anderson University and School of Theology at Anderson, Indiana; and the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In recognition of his exceptional abilities as a minister, counselor, consultant and administrator, Rev. Dr. Chin was honored by the California School of Ministry and received the Doctor of Divinity Degree; and WHEREAS, Rev. Dr. Chin is currently the Senior Pastor of Covenant Faith Church of God (formerly, the Emerald Avenue Church of God); and WHEREAS, Rev. Dr. Chin has made a profound impact within the field of ministry he has successfully demonstrated exceptional proficiency in Church Management; Pre-Marital Counseling; Individual and Family Counseling; and in collective and continuing concerns of the church and church membership; and
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-3022

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:28:42 GMT

File #: 19-3022
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Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING DR. TERRI WINFREE WHEREAS, Dr. Terri L. Winfree is the 14th President of Prairie State College (PSC) and began her presidency on May 19, 2013; and WHEREAS, Dr. Winfree is the first woman President of the college, the first PSC graduate to be named President, and the first person in her immediate family to attend college; and WHEREAS, Dr. Winfree began her career at the college first as a student, then as a part-time employee, and then moved through a succession of positions at the college, culminating as President; and WHEREAS, after graduating from PSC with an Associate Degree in General Studies in 1996, she received her Bachelor of Arts in 1998 and Master of Arts in Communication Studies/Human Performance and Training in 2000 from Governors State University, and in 2012, she obtained her Ph.D. in Education and Human Resources from Colorado State University; and WHEREAS, Dr. Winfree’s story resonates with many PSC students because it is similar to theirs - starting her college education at PSC as a part-time, adult student, and as a fi
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-3079

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:28:56 GMT

File #: 19-3079
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Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF PASTOR VÍCTOR HUGO RODRÍGUEZ WHEREAS, Pastor Víctor Hugo Rodríguez, affectionately known to community members as “Pastor Vic,” was born on January 16, 1967 in Nuevo Ideal, Durango, México to Juana and Emigdio Rodríguez; and WHEREAS, as a young child, he and his family moved to the Little Village community on the Southwest Side of Chicago, a neighborhood for which he developed a life-long love and commitment; and WHEREAS, Pastor Vic first met his wife, Magdalena, in January 1990 at Holy Trinity Church in Chicago. They were married for 27 years and were blessed with two sons and a nephew whom they regarded as a son: Víctor, Isaih, and Luis Alberto Perales; and WHEREAS, Pastor Vic was a graduate of Christian Life College in Mount Prospect, Illinois, and was in full-time ministry for 26 years. He pastored the local body of La Villita Community Church for the past 20 years, and WHEREAS, while Pastor Vic’s service began in the Church, he also felt a sincere calling to assist in advancing his community and was pas
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-3080

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:28:56 GMT

File #: 19-3080
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Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF DENIM DAY WHEREAS, April is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month; and WHEREAS, according to national statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 5 women and 1 in 71 men in the United States (U.S.) are survivors of sexual assault; and WHEREAS, the Illinois Crisis Centers serves an average of 10,000 survivors of sexual violence each year; and WHEREAS, a survey from the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control from the CDC reported that 43.6% of women in the U.S. experienced some form of contact sexual violence, and 23 million women in the U.S. are survivors of completed or attempted rape at some point in their lifetime; and WHEREAS, according to the Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Statistics National Crime Victimization Survey: only 230 of every 1,000 rapes are reported, only 46 of every 1,000 rapes lead to arrest, and only 5 of every 1,000 rapes lead to conviction in the U.S.; and WHEREAS, for the past 20 years, Peace Over Violence, a sexual and domes
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-3081

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:28:56 GMT

File #: 19-3081
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Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION HONORING ARAB AMERICAN FAMILY SERVICES WHEREAS, April is National Arab American Heritage Month, which celebrates the history, culture, and people and the many contributions Arab Americans have made to our country; and WHEREAS, in light of this celebration it is important to honor the people and organizations that make many contributions in Cook County, such as Arab American Family Services (AAFS); and WHEREAS, AAFS was established in 2001 by Itedal Shalabi and Nareman Taha and was registered with the State of Illinois in January 2001; and WHEREAS, the philosophy of AAFS is to help participants find solutions and to build a culture of learning and sharing that empowers individuals, families, local leadership, and institutions, as well as to reduce the cultural, religious, and linguistic barriers that limit Arab Americans from accessing services and opportunities for personal growth; and WHEREAS, in early 2001, they opened a one-room office at 64th and Pulaski in Chicago with just enough space for two desks and filing cabinets; They s
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-3101

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:28:56 GMT

File #: 19-3101
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Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING PHIL WHITE ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AS A VILLAGE OF GLENVIEW TRUSTEE WHEREAS, Philip White has been a dedicated, loyal public servant for the Village of Glenview for 14 years; and WHEREAS, prior to his service as Trustee, he graduated Magna Cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame; and WHEREAS, Philip is an accomplished businessman, working for Continental Bondware, White Cap Company and finally as President and Principal Executive Officer of the Sweetheart Cup Company; and WHEREAS, Philip transitioned the Sweetheart Cup Company to a new investor group in 1994 and took a much-deserved early retirement; and WHEREAS, Philip has spent his retirement involved in philanthropic work, including serving on the board of the International Dyslexia Association; and WHEREAS, Philip’s philanthropy also included doing pro bono work for the Catholic Theological Union, the largest Catholic graduate school in North America, where he played a lead role in the planning, desi
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-3102

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:28:56 GMT

File #: 19-3102
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Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING SHERIDAN TURNER ON HER CONTRIBUTION TO COOK COUNTY’S CULTURAL SCENE THROUGH HER WORK AT MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & INDUSTRY AND KOHL CHILDREN’S MUSEUM WHEREAS, Sheridan Turner relocated to the Chicago area from her native England in 1981; and WHEREAS, Sheridan contributed greatly to the success of Cook County’s cultural scene and enhanced educational opportunities for youth and adults alike through her work at the Museum of Science & Industry and Kohl Children’s Museum of Greater Chicago; and WHEREAS, at the Museum of Science & Industry she over saw the development of the Idea Factory Exhibit and the construction of the underground parking garage; and WHEREAS, in 1998 Sheridan became President and CEO of the Kohl Children’s Museum and has served in that role for more than 20 years; and WHEREAS, Sheridan managed the planning, fundraising, design, and construction of the $18.1 million Glenview facility, which opened in 2005; and WHEREAS, since Sheridan has led the Kohl Children’s Museum, the Museum has increased annual attendance from 150,00
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-3103

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:28:56 GMT

File #: 19-3103
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Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING GLENBROOK NORTH’S HIGHSCHOOL STUDENT RYAN PURDY ON HIS CONTRIBUTION TO HIS CONTINUED SPORTS ACHIEVEMENTS WHEREAS, Ryan Purdy began swimming competitively at the age of five years old; and WHEREAS, Ryan has been a member of the Glenbrook North High School Swimming and Diving team for four years; and WHEREAS, as a Sophomore, Ryan set his School Record in the 500 Freestyle; and WHEREAS, as a Junior, Ryan set school records for the 200 Medley Relay, 500 Freestyle, 100 Backstroke and 400 Freestyle Relay; and WHEREAS, as a Senior, Ryan was honored with the Most Valuable Swimmer Team Award; and WHEREAS, Ryan competed in the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) State Final Championships where he became only the second state champion in Glenbrook North High School history for boys swimming and diving; and WHEREAS, Ryan became the first ever double individual event IHSA State Champion; and WHEREAS, Ryan won the 200 Individual Medley at the 2019 IHSA State Meet in 1 minute, 49.45 seconds and the 100 Backstroke at the State Meet in 49.
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-3105

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:28:57 GMT

File #: 19-3105
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Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING THE NORTHBROOK PARK DISTRICT’S TEAMS ELITE SYNCHRONIZED JUNIOR SKATERS ON THEIR 2019 SPRING CUP GOLD MEDAL WHEREAS, Teams Elite is Northbrook Park District’s synchronized Junior Skaters team; and WHEREAS, Teams Elite was formed in 1999 in Northbrook, Illinois; and WHEREAS, Teams Elite is composed of 20 team members ranging 13 years old to 18 years old; and WHEREAS, Teams Elite members come from Northbrook, Glenview, Buffalo Grove, Arlington Heights, Prospect Heights, Palos Heights, Niles, Alsip, Vernon Hills, Downers Grove, Evanston, Countryside, and Kenosha; and WHEREAS, Teams Elite 2018-2019 team was the Junior Skaters’ first time competing in an international competition; and WHEREAS, Teams Elite was selected as one of four synchronized skating teams to represent Team USA during the 2019 Spring Cup international competition; and WHEREAS, Teams Elite competed in Milan, Italy in February 2019; and WHEREAS, Teams Elite faced 30 skating teams from around the globe; and WHEREAS, Teams Elite and coach Danielle Ostrower wore t
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-3123

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:28:57 GMT

File #: 19-3123
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Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING SYMPHONY OF CHANGE INC. AND DANDRIA "DANI JO" WILLIAMS WHEREAS, Symphony of Change, Inc. is dedicated to restoring music and arts programs in underserved Chicago schools that face budget cuts, attendance challenges and low graduation rates; and WHEREAS, Symphony of Change, Inc. was founded by recording artist and producer T. L. Williams on May 31, 2016; and WHEREAS, Dandria "Dani Jo" Williams is the executive director of Symphony of Change Inc., which has served more than 5,000 students increasing attendance and academic success by 50 percent in the Chicago schools they serve; and WHEREAS, Dandria "Dani Jo" Williams is the administrative assistant to National Co-Chairman Jerry W. Williams Sr., of the Infinite Scholars Program, which has given support to more than 100,000 students throughout the country to enable them to successfully apply for and graduate with a college degree; and WHEREAS, despite battling interstitial cystitis, an incurable chronic bladder disease that doctors said would end her dancing career, Dandria "Dani Jo" Willi
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-3124

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:28:57 GMT

File #: 19-3124
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Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING GEORGE FREEMAN AND JAZZ APPRECIATION MONTH WHEREAS, jazz guitarist George Freeman was born April 10, 1927 on Chicago’s South Side and has been a lifelong resident of Cook County; and WHEREAS, George’s father was a police officer on the South Side of Chicago and worked at the station at 48th and Wabash where he met many jazz musicians, including Louis Armstrong, Earl Hines and more. He would bring the musicians home to the Freeman household for a meal and to spend time with his family; and WHEREAS, growing up, as the youngest of Chicago’s first family of jazz, the Freeman brothers, along with tenor sax master Von Freeman and mainstay Chicago drummer Eldridge ‘Bruz’ Freeman, George attended DuSable High School and studied music under the legendary music teacher and band leader, Captain Walter Dyett. Later on, George said "I still have the original piano that was in my home as a child. It moved everywhere we did”; and WHEREAS, at 12 years old, George became a busboy at the Sherman Hotel on 39th Street and he would go downstairs to the ballroo
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-3109

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:28:57 GMT

File #: 19-3109
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE AMAZING LIFE OF MARTHA RAMOS, IN MEMORIAM WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom called Martha Ramos from our midst on February 20, 2019; and WHEREAS, Martha, a Puerto Rican-American Chicago native, dedicated her life to helping others in any capacity she could, always striving to leave a positive impact on everybody with whom she worked. She was a strong, courageous, kind, and generous with her time, neighbor and friend to many; and WHEREAS, Martha Ramos was the daughter of Daniel and Iris Ramos, sister to Analicia, Dulce, Mirca and Iris Ramos. Loving mother to Coraliris Echevarria, grandmother to Eliel and Leonel Soto, and lifetime companion of Rey Colón; and WHEREAS, Martha helped her father purchase the Puerto Rican Parade Committee building, which was paid in full upon the completion of his term as President and ultimately, named after him. Martha became the Executive Director of the Puerto Rican Parade Committee and organized the Puerto Rican Pride Parade and festival which continues to be an annual City of Chicago celebration
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-3112

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:28:57 GMT

File #: 19-3112
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING MARY WROBLEWSKI FOR HER YEARS OF PUBLIC SERVICE WHEREAS, Mary Wroblewski has demonstrated leadership in providing high quality healthcare as a registered nurse and a healthcare administrator throughout her career; and WHEREAS, Mary made a particular impact on women and children through her service as a labor and delivery nurse and in leadership positions relating to women’s health and children’s health; and WHEREAS, Mary has been a resident of Schaumburg Township for over 40 years; and WHEREAS, Mary and her husband, Vince, have been active in their community while raising four children and welcoming seven grandchildren who live in the area; and WHEREAS, Mary has dedicated the last 28 years to public service through various positions; and WHEREAS, Mary spent a decade as an active member of the District 211 School Board of Education; and WHEREAS, Mary became Schaumburg Township Supervisor in 2001 and has successfully served the Township for 18 years; and WHEREAS, Mary Wroblewski’s dedication to her community and public service is
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-3120

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:28:57 GMT

File #: 19-3120
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE OUTSTANDING SERVICE AND CAREER OF BETTY MC-SHANE BOLES OF SEIU LOCAL 73 WHEREAS, Betty Mc-Shane Boles is a product of the Chicago Public School System and graduated from Olive Harvey College with an Associate of Arts Degree in Business Administration; and WHEREAS, Betty Mc-Shane Boles started her journey with SEIU Local 73 in November 1981 working at the Chicago Housing Authority; and WHEREAS, Betty Mc-Shane Boles was instrumental in paid maternity benefits being included in the collective bargaining agreement between the Chicago Housing Authority and SEIU Local 73. Due to her efforts, Betty became a Union Steward and was selected as a member of the bargaining committee in October 1989; and WHEREAS, Betty Mc-Shane Boles hard work led her to be elevated to the position of Chief Union Steward in October 1993 by Thomas Balanoff, current President of SEIU Local 1; and WHEREAS, Betty Mc-Shane Boles dedication to the rights of others to be heard and fairly treated stood out among her peers and awarded her an opportunity to become a Union Representa
Action: approve
Result: Pass