https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&From=RSS&ID=7981599&GUID=BB8FB9A1-5679-4BDC-A9E6-3F61953BBFCCLegistar15https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&From=RSS&ID=7981599&GUID=BB8FB9A1-5679-4BDC-A9E6-3F61953BBFCCBB8FB9A1-5679-4BDC-A9E6-3F61953BBFCC-2026-04-22-22-34-58Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF APRIL AS FINANCIAL LITERACY MONTH IN COOK COUNTY WHEREAS, this resolution affirms Cook County’s commitment to advancing financial capability as a cornerstone of economic mobility, institutional trust, and long-term community stability, grounded in evidence-based policy and equitable access to financial knowledge, and reflective of Cook County’s leadership in strengthening pathways to: economic empowerment across the Southland and throughout Cook County; and WHEREAS financial literacy constitutes a foundational competency necessary for individuals and households to make informed financial decisions, maintain economic stability, and achieve sustained financial security within an increasingly complex financial environment; and WHEREAS persistent deficiencies in financial knowledge materially contribute to adverse economic outcomes, including elevated debt burdens, increased exposure to predatory financial practices, impaired creditworthiness, and the perpetuation of intergenerational economic instability; and WHEREAS, the acquiWed, 22 Apr 2026 22:34:58 GMT