Board of Commissioners of Cook County - Meeting of Board of Commissioners on 5/22/2019 at 9:00 AM

19-2081

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:29:09 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: approve
Result: Pass

19-3321

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:29:09 GMT

File #: 19-3321
Ver.: 1
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Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION MEMORIAL DAY WHEREAS, Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is celebrated annually on the last Monday of May, and is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our Nation’s service; and WHEREAS, Memorial Day is a time for the Nation to appropriately remember and honor our American heroes; and WHEREAS, our service men and women answered the call of duty and made the ultimate sacrifice to maintain the security of our country and the liberties we hold so dear; and WHEREAS, our Nation is honor bound to remember those who died on distant shores defending our country and our way of life; and WHEREAS, citizens across Cook County, the State of Illinois and the entire United States will pause to remember the sacrifices of men and women who died in service to our nation; and WHEREAS, on this Memorial Day, as throughout the year, we pray for the families of the fallen and show our respect for the contributions these service members made to the continuation of American freedom; and WHEREAS, our grateful Nation honors their selfless
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-3333

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:29:09 GMT

File #: 19-3333
Ver.: 1
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Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING AND RECOGNIZING MAY 2019 AS COMMUNITY ACTION MONTH WHEREAS, Cook County Board of Commissioners did, in June 1965, designate Community and Economic Development Association (CEDA) to be the Community Action Agency for suburban Cook County; and WHEREAS, after 54 years, CEDA now serves more than 360,000 people annually in Cook County to remove the obstacles of poverty and find pathways to financial stability; and WHEREAS, CEDA is a Community Action Agency that has made essential contributions to individuals and families across Cook County by creating economic opportunities and strengthening communities; and WHEREAS, CEDA promotes economic stability as an essential aspect of enabling and enhancing stronger communities and stable homes; and WHEREAS, CEDA promotes community-wide solutions to challenges throughout our cities, villages, towns, and unincorporated areas of Cook County; and WHEREAS, CEDA delivers innovative services and supports that create greater opportunities for families and children to succeed; and WHEREAS, CEDA as a C
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-3471

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:29:09 GMT

File #: 19-3471
Ver.: 1
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Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE VETERANS AFFAIRS VETERAN (“VET”) CENTERS WHEREAS, On June 13, 1979, Congress passed Public Law 96-22 establishing the Vet Centers within the Department of Veteran’s Affairs; and WHEREAS, the Vet Centers were initially designed to provide outreach and specialized treatment and support services to veterans of Vietnam and the Vietnam Era; and WHEREAS, over the course of time they have evolved, and eligibility expanded in order to provide specialized services for all veterans of conflict zones and for veterans who have experienced military sexual trauma; and WHEREAS, the Vet Centers provide a wide range of social and psychological services, including professional readjustment counseling to eligible veterans, active duty service members, including National Guard and Reserve component and their families; and WHEREAS, Cook County has five Vet Centers: Evanston, Forest Park, Chicago Orland Park and Chicago Heights; and WHEREAS, Vet Centers are community based and part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. NOW, THERE
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-3383

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:29:09 GMT

File #: 19-3383
Ver.: 1
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Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION THOMAS C. HYNES, IN MEMORIAM WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Thomas Hynes from our midst; and WHEREAS, Thomas Hynes was the dearly beloved husband of 55 years to Judith (Maher), and WHEREAS, Thomas Hynes was the loving father of Cecilia (Cheever) Griffin, Thomas (Carol Jones), Daniel (Christina) and Matthew (Mari); and WHEREAS, Thomas Hynes was the cherished grandfather of David, Clare, Matthew, Benjamin, Anna, Charlie, Liam, Finley, Trudie and Thomas Joseph "TJ"; and WHEREAS, Thomas Hynes was the dear brother of Timothy, Jack, the late Robert, and the late William Hynes; and WHEREAS, Thomas Hynes was the proud son of Irish immigrants, the late William and Kathleen Hynes (nee Dowd); and WHEREAS, Thomas Hynes served as Democratic committeeman of the 19th Ward of Chicago; and WHEREAS, Thomas Hynes was elected to the Illinois State Senate in 1970 and served as President of the Illinois Senate in 1977; and WHEREAS, Thomas Hynes was elected Cook County Assessor in 1978 and re-elected four times; and WHEREAS, wh
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-3386

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:29:09 GMT

File #: 19-3386
Ver.: 1
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Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION DOMINIC DIFRISCO, IN MEMORIAM WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Dominic DiFrisco from our midst; and WHEREAS Dominic DiFrisco was the dearly beloved husband of Carol (Loverde), and WHEREAS, Dominic DiFrisco was the devoted father of Nina (Robert) Mariano; and WHEREAS, Dominic DiFrisco was the loving grandfather of Pasquale Gianni; and WHEREAS, Dominic DiFrisco was the dear brother of Carmela Soricelli and Louisa Termini; and WHEREAS, Dominic DiFrisco was the fond uncle and godfather to many; and WHEREAS, Dominic DiFrisco proudly served as President of the Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans where he worked to create the annual Dante Award and Filipo Mazzei Award; and WHEREAS, Dominic DiFrisco played an important role in the effort to keep the Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii open in the 1990’s; and WHEREAS, Dominic DiFrisco was a forceful advocate for many Italian American causes and a proud proponent of the contributions of Italian Americans in Chicago and Cook County; and WHEREAS, Dominic DiFrisco tou
Action: defer
Result: Pass

19-3549

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:29:09 GMT

File #: 19-3549
Ver.: 1
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Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION ANN M. MARONEY, IN MEMORIAM WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Ann Maroney (nee Bettenhausen) from our midst; and WHEREAS, Ann Maroney was the dearly beloved wife of the late Francis Maroney; and WHEREAS, Ann Maroney was the devoted mother of Ann Marie (Allan) Ehrlich, Patricia (Joseph) Maroney-Kogut, and the late Kathleen Maroney; and WHEREAS, Ann Maroney was the loving grandmother of Sean (Barbara) Ehrlich; great grandmother of Callan and Cooper; and WHEREAS, Ann Maroney was the devoted daughter of the late Henri and Mary Bettenhausen;, and WHEREAS, Ann Maroney was the dear sister of the late Henri Louis (the late Rita) Bettenhausen; sister-in-law of the late Mary Fletchall; and WHEREAS, Ann Maroney was the fond aunt of Michael (Sue) Bettenhausen, Richard (Karen) Fletchall, and John (Susie) Fletchall; great-aunt and nanny of many; and WHEREAS, Ann Maroney touched the lives of many and will be remembered by all who knew her; and WHEREAS, all who knew her will attest that Ann Maroney was a kind and compassiona
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-3552

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:29:09 GMT

File #: 19-3552
Ver.: 1
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Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION ALBERT YUM CHIU WONG, IN MEMORIAM WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Albert Yum Chiu Wong from our midst; and WHEREAS, Albert Yum Chiu Wong was the dearly beloved husband of Bernarda “Bernie” nee Lo, and WHEREAS, Albert Yum Chiu Wong was the devoted father of Jacinta Wong; and WHEREAS, Albert Yum Chiu Wong was the loving grandfather of Tiana Wong and Matthew Reddix; and WHEREAS, Albert Yum Chiu Wong was the dear brother of Rosalind Young and Suzanna Wu; and WHEREAS, Albert Yum Chiu Wong touched the lives of many and will be remembered by all who knew him; and WHEREAS, all who knew him will attest that Albert Yum Chiu Wong was a kind and compassionate man, virtuous of character and gentle in spirit, admired and respected by his many friends and neighbors, and dearly loved by his family; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County that the Board does hereby offer its deepest condolences and most heartfelt sympathy to the family of Albert Yum Chiu Wong and joins them in sorrow at
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-3280

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:29:09 GMT

File #: 19-3280
Ver.: 1
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Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: RECOGNIZING MAY 3, 2019 AS BUILD, INC DAY WHEREAS, BUILD, began its work in 1969 as Chicago's first street gang intervention and outreach program and, WHEREAS, BUILD’S mission is to engage at-risk youth in the schools and on the streets, so they can realize their educational and career potential and contribute to the stability, safety, and well-being of our communities and, WHEREAS, BUILD is committed to reducing violence in some of Chicago's toughest neighborhoods serving over 100,000 of Chicago's youth and, WHEREAS, BUILD celebrates 50 years of service, we honor the hard work of the board that has supported and nurtured the organization from its inception and we honor the hard work of the staff who pour out their best into each young person every day and, WHEREAS, BUILD looks to the future of service, innovation, building relationships, and helping to transform youth and community alike, we celebrate 50 years of incredible service” NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners recognizes Friday, May 3, 2019 as BUILD, Inc Day, in honor o
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-3365

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:29:09 GMT

File #: 19-3365
Ver.: 1
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Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: HONORING PASTOR CURTIS ALLEN BRITT, SR. WHEREAS, Pastor Curtis Allen Britt Sr. was born April 30, 1967 in Chicago Illinois. He is the youngest of five children; and WHEREAS, Pastor Britt Sr. has two sons, one daughter, three granddaughters and one grandson; and WHEREAS, Pastor Britt Sr. worked at the Cook County Juvenile Detention Center for Twenty years as a Youth Counselor; and WHEREAS, in 1983, at the age of thirteen, Pastor Britt Sr. joined All Nations Pentecostal House of Prayer #2 under the leadership of the late Aquila Sprouls and continuing under the leadership of Pastor Hattie Louden where he was a member for twenty-seven years; and WHEREAS, in 2008, Pastor Britt Sr. established Youth Outreach Ministries, where he preached biblical truths to inner city youth while teaching basic living skills to broaden their knowledge; and WHEREAS, in 2009 Pastor Britt Sr. was ordained as a minister of the gospel; and WHEREAS, in April 2011 Minister Curtis Allen Britt Sr., established Restoration Outreach Ministries as Pastor; and WHEREAS, in June 2012 Restorative
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-3603

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:29:09 GMT

File #: 19-3603
Ver.: 1
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Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION REMEMBERING AND HONORING THE LIFE OF VILLAGE OF RICHTON PARK TRUSTEE JENNIFER ARTIS WHEREAS, Cook County joins the Village of Richton Park in mourning Trustee Jennifer Artis, who Almighty God in His infinite wisdom called from our midst on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at the age of 72; and WHEREAS, Jennifer served as Village Trustee of Richton Park since 2008, and has been a pillar of the Southland community for many years; and WHEREAS, Trustee Artis coordinated community and faith-based organizations and residents to develop a regional health care system to address the fragmentation of health care in the southern suburbs for over a decade; and WHEREAS, Trustee Artis had been the Founder and Chief Executive of the Southland Health Care Forum, and in 1997 created the Crossroads Coalition, a coalition of more than 90 participants representing community, faith-based and civic organizations where she served as President; and WHEREAS, in 2006 Trustee Artis created The Senior Provider Network, comprised of over 75 individuals representing more than 40 senior
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-3608

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:29:09 GMT

File #: 19-3608
Ver.: 1
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Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER 4 (RETIRED) MELISSA FARMER-HILL WHEREAS, Chief Warrant Officer 4 (Retired) Melissa Farmer-Hill is a native of Chicago, Illinois and has served in the United States Army for over 20 years; and WHEREAS, after Basic Training at Ft. Dix, NJ and AIT in Fort Belvoir, VA her first duty assignment was with Army Reserve unit 477th Personnel Services Battalion as an Administrative Clerk (71L) at Ft. Sheridan Il from May 1987 until 1992; and WHEREAS, following a short stint with the Personnel Services Battalion in Forest Park, IL, she decided to join active duty forces and from 1994 - 1995 she served with 2nd Infantry Division, Camp Red Cloud, Korea as a medical retention board clerk; and WHEREAS, Chief Farmer was then reassigned to Ft. Campbell, KY home of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), where she served as line of duty and casualty NCO from 1995-1998; and WHEREAS, her next four positions would take her to Germany for five years, where she served as Personnel Reassignments NCOIC in Baumholder from 1998-1999 then wa
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-3618

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:29:09 GMT

File #: 19-3618
Ver.: 1
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Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN SOUTHERN COOK SECTION WHEREAS, May is Jewish American Heritage Month, an annual recognition and celebration of Jewish American achievements in and contributions to the United States of America; 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 National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) South Cook Section; and WHEREAS, NCJW is a grassroots organization of volunteers and advocates who turn progressive ideals into action. Inspired by Jewish values, NCJW strives for social justice by improving the quality of life for women, children, and families and by safeguarding individual rights and freedoms; and WHEREAS, the history of NCJW South Cook began in 1921 in Chicago Heights, Illinois and will be 100 years old in 2021. That year, the Jewish Ladies Aid Society of Beth Israel Synagogue joined with the National Council of Jewish Women, Chicago Heights Section with the primary purpose to provide Jewish religious educat
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-3157

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:29:09 GMT

File #: 19-3157
Ver.: 1
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Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION RESOLUTION HONORING VETERAN EUGENE TERMINI FOR HIS MILITARY SERVICE AND VINES SENIOR HOMES’ ACTIVITY DIRECTOR CATHY VADEN FOR HER OUTSTANDING WORK WHEREAS, Eugene Termini proudly enlisted for the Coast Guard during World War II with his best friend at the age of 17; and, WHEREAS, he actively served with air and sea rescue in Guam, Pearl Harbor, Panama, and San Francisco on the USS Key West. When he arrived in Guam, it was within a few days of the nuclear bombs being dropped on Japan; and, WHEREAS, while in Guam he spent two weeks at a time at sea on weather patrol, encountering a typhoon and narrowly escaping to safer waters. After 8 months, he returned to Pearl Harbor and then San Francisco. He looks favorably on his time with the Coast Guard; and, WHEREAS, he was honorably discharged from active duty status in St. Louis, 1946 but never received the medals he was owed; and, WHEREAS, Eugene tried for 73 years to receive his military medals but was continuously stalled; and, WHEREAS, no military veteran should be forced to fight for the medals they have earn
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-3573

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:29:09 GMT

File #: 19-3573
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING THE FEDERATION OF INDIAN ASSOCIATIONS - CHICAGO WHEREAS, the month of May is recognized as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month; and WHEREAS, Cook County celebrates the vast contributions made by Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in our communities; and WHEREAS, the Federation of Indian Associations - Chicago is a non-profit umbrella organization of other Indian Associations in the Chicago land and Mid-West representing in excess of 300,000 culturally diverse but united together Asian-Indians; and WHEREAS, the FIA - Chicago represents and connects various issues of growing Asian-Indian community at the Local, State, and National platform within USA and overseas with Indian Government; and WHEREAS, the FIA - Chicago was founded by Sunil Shah, Neil Khot, and Onkar Singh Sangha; and WHEREAS, FIA - Chicago celebrates various events that bring together all Asian-Indian for Indian Republic Day, Indian Independence Day, and Diwali; and WHEREAS, FIA has member organizations throughout Cook County that contribute to the betterment
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-3574

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:29:09 GMT

File #: 19-3574
Ver.: 1
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Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION DESIGNATING JUNE 15, 2019 COOK COUNTY TOWNSHIP DAY WHEREAS, Township government is the oldest existing unit of government in the United States, established in 1636 in Providence, Rhode Island; and WHEREAS, in 1849, the state legislature passed a law enabling counties to adopt a township government by referendum. In that same year, 24 counties voted to adopt a township government; and WHEREAS, 85 of Illinois’ 102 counties operate under the Township form of Government and the 1,431 Townships serve more than 8 million citizens; and WHEREAS, Townships in Cook County offer needed programs and services in the areas of Seniors, Youth, Community Health, Veterans, Mental Health Funding, Property Tax Information, Emergency Services, Unincorporated Roads; and WHEREAS, Township governments are vital resources to taxpayers with property tax assessments; and WHEREAS, Township assessors’ main function is to assist residents appeal their assessments. Township assessors also accept and file property tax exemption applications, process building permits and file
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-3392

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:29:09 GMT

File #: 19-3392
Ver.: 1
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Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION DOMINIC DIFRISCO, IN MEMORIAM WHEREAS, on April 27, 2019, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom called Dominic DiFrisco from our midst; and WHEREAS, Dominic DiFrisco was the beloved husband of Carol (nee Loverde) and loving father of Nina (Robert) Mariano; and WHEREAS, Dominic DiFrisco was the proud grandfather of Pasquale Gianni and fond brother of Carmela Soricelli of New York and Louisa Termini of Texas, and uncle and godfather to many; and WHEREAS, born to Leoluca and Antonina, immigrants from Corleone, Sicily, Dominic DiFrisco was taught the importance of community involvement at an early age; his father’s involvement in many Italian-American causes left a strong impression on him and inspired him to dedicate most of his adult life to the promotion of Italian-American culture and to dispel stereotypes; and WHEREAS, Dominic DiFrisco began his career at Alitalia Airlines in New York and moved to Chicago as public relations manager for the Midwest; and WHEREAS, Dominic DiFrisco later made a name for himself helping to build bridges between th
Action: defer
Result: Pass

19-3516

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:29:09 GMT

File #: 19-3516
Ver.: 1
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Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING SISTER MICHELLE GERMANSON ON HER RETIREMENT FROM TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL WHEREAS, Sister Michelle Germanson will be celebrating her retirement from Trinity High School in River Forest on Wednesday, May 29th, at the high school’s Sister Michelle Germanson Athletic Center; and WHEREAS, Trinity High School, an all-girl college preparatory high school was founded by the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa, Wisconsin, and Sister Michelle Germanson has been a Sinsinawa Dominican Sister for 54 years; and WHEREAS, Sister Michelle Germanson has ministered through education and leadership roles in Colorado and Illinois, serving as the Dean of Students at Dominican University (formerly Rosary College) before being recruited by Trinity High School; and WHEREAS, upon assuming her role as president, Sister Michelle Germanson recognized that the challenges facing Trinity were existential to the school-with declining enrollment, flailing finances, and Fenwick High School’s decision to go co-ed, which further drew from Trinity’s population; and WHEREAS, Sister Michelle was u
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-3572

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:29:09 GMT

File #: 19-3572
Ver.: 1
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Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE OF RICHARD “DICK” THOLIN WHEREAS, Richard D. Tholin was a teacher, minister, and activist who brought his faith and his commitments to peace and justice to everything he taught or did; and WHEREAS, Dick was born on June 28, 1928. He grew up in Downers Grove before moving with his family to Edison Park on Chicago’s northwest side. He attended Taft High School and then North Central College, graduating with a B.A. in Sociology in 1949. In 1952, he graduated from Evangelical Theological Seminary. He was ordained in the Illinois Conference of the Evangelical United Brethren Church in 1953; and WHEREAS, in 1951, he married Phyllis Eckardt whom he had met at North Central. In 1952, the couple moved to Diversey Parkway Evangelical United Brethren Church where Dick served as Pastor for seven years.; and WHEREAS, in 1959, he enrolled in Union Theological Seminary where he earned a Master’s degree in World Missions and a Ph.D. in Christian Ethics. He returned to Evangelical Theological Seminary in 1963 as a professor of Church and Community.
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-3659

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:29:23 GMT

File #: 19-3659
Ver.: 1
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Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING RONALD L. “BULLDOG” LITVIAK ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM COOK COUNTY GOVERNMENT WHEREAS, Ronald L. “Bulldog” Litviak will be retiring on May 31st, 2019 after spending the last thirty-one years as a dedicated Cook County employee; and WHEREAS, from 1987-1991, Ronald L. Litviak worked for the Cook County Health and Hospital Systems as a journeyman painter; and WHEREAS, from 1991 until the day of his retirement, Ronald L. Litviak has worked for the Department of Facilities Management as a journeyman painter, as well as in an acting foreman position when needed; and WHEREAS, Ronald L. Litviak assisted in the creation of the B.T.I. (Building Team Initiative) program at D.O.C. The BTI program, in conjunction with the Cook County Sheriff’s Office, allows the Department of Facilities Management trades staff to access an empty tier to make all necessary repairs, re-paint the entire tier, and perform all preventative maintenance work for that tier while it is closed; and WHEREAS, Ronald L. Litviak has routinely volunteered his time and has been an
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-3701

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:29:23 GMT

File #: 19-3701
Ver.: 1
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Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING BECKY SCHLIKERMAN FOR HER SERVICE TO COOK COUNTY AND ITS RESIDENTS WHEREAS, Becky Schlikerman, Press Secretary for Office of the Cook County President, will end her service to the residents of Cook County effective May 31, 2019; and WHEREAS, Becky began her service to the County on October 2015 as Public Information Officer in the Bureau of Administration; and WHEREAS, hiring Becky was seen as a great “steal” for the Office of the President; and WHEREAS, Becky guided communications for multiple departments, including the Office of the Medical Examiner of Cook County, Departments of Environmental Control and Sustainability, Animal and Rabies Control, Transportation and Highways, and Veterans Affairs to name a few; and WHEREAS, Becky’s exceptional work and expertise in communications led her to the position of Press Secretary for Office of the President; and WHEREAS, Becky assumed and carried out her responsibilities to the press and public with full transparency and accountability; and WHEREAS, prior to beginning her public service
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-3704

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:29:23 GMT

File #: 19-3704
Ver.: 1
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Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF ILLINOIS BECOMING THE FIRST STATE TO RATIFY THE 19TH AMENDMENT WHEREAS, Illinois had long been at the forefront of the movement to provide women the right to vote; and WHEREAS, in Illinois the first women’s suffrage association was established in Earlville in LaSalle County in 1855, just seven years after the first women’s rights convention in Seneca Falls, New York which called for suffrage for women; and WHEREAS, the first statewide suffrage organization, the Illinois Woman Suffrage Association was established in 1869, becoming the Illinois Equal Suffrage Association in 1891; and WHEREAS, also in 1891, Illinois enacted a law allowing women the right to vote for elective school offices; and WHEREAS, in 1913 Illinois enacted the Presidential Suffrage Bill which gave Illinois women the right to vote in federal and municipal elections, not otherwise restricted to men under the Illinois Constitution; and WHEREAS, with the enactment of that law, Illinois became the first state east of the Mississippi River to g
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-3680

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:29:23 GMT

File #: 19-3680
Ver.: 1
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Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING ROSE LEWIS CALVIN 65TH BIRTHDAY WHEREAS, Rose Lewis Calvin recently celebrated her 65th birthday surrounded by family and friends; and WHEREAS, Rose Lewis Calvin was born on May 5, 1954 in Champaign, IL; and WHEREAS, Rose Lewis Calvin received her formal education from Central High School graduating in 1971, later to pursue an Associate’s Degree and Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from Purdue University at Fort Wayne Indiana and later received a MBA and MSN from Lewis University in Romeoville, IL; and WHEARAS, Rose Lewis Calvin is the dedicated wife of James Calvin; and WHEREAS, Rose is the proud mother of Tracey Lewis, Troy Lewis, and Shayla Bell; and WHEREAS, Rose is devoted sister of David Hines, Jr, Walter Hines, Carol Mitchell, and Linda Fox; and WHEREAS, Rose Calvin is currently employed with the Illinois Department of Public Health as a Health Facilities Surveillance Nurse; and WHEREAS, Rose is the Ministry Leader for G.E.M.S. mentoring program for girls ages 12-18; and WHEREAS, at 65 years young, Rose Calvin,
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-3681

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:29:23 GMT

File #: 19-3681
Ver.: 1
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Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING 606 CHICAGO MIC TUESDAYS 20TH ANNIVERARY WHEREAS, on November 17, 1998 The 606 Entertainment started “606 Chicago” Tuesdays. A weekly Hip Hop open mic night at the Subterranean in the heart of Wicker Park; and WHEREAS, 606 recently celebrated 20 years of open mic Hip Hop. They celebrated 20 years in the same venue on the same night, at one of the most ever evolving neighborhoods. The night and venue have surpassed the test of time and is considered a Hip Hop staple amongst the community; and WHEREAS, 606 Tuesdays was started because the Hip Hop Community of Chicago is all spread out and very colorful. The weekly night provided a safe neutral environment for everyone to come and showcase, represent, and do what they do without limitations or prejudice; and WHEREAS, 606 is a place where everyone can have fun and elevate the Hip Hop Community as a whole. With one weekly event, 606 Tuesdays shattered stereotypes, achieved diversity, and provided a platform to have their talents and voices be heard; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, The Cook Count
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-3652

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:29:23 GMT

File #: 19-3652
Ver.: 1
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Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING RONALD AND NORMA JEAN HESTER CELEBRATING THEIR 50TH YEAR OF MARRIAGE WHEREAS, Ronald (aka Poppo) and Norma Jean (aka Mommo) Hester are both from Chicago, IL; and WHEREAS, Norma Jean is 72 years old with an April 4th birthday and Ronald is 71 years old with a June 9th birthday; and WHEREAS, Norma Jean and Ronald met each other at Parker High School in Chicago during their sophomore year; and WHEREAS, Ronald served in Vietnam and sent an engagement ring to Norma Jean from Vietnam, and following a 7-month engagement they would be married on March 15th, 1969; and WHEREAS, after returning from Vietnam he worked at Stewart and Norma Jean was a homemaker for 20 years then went on to teach in the Winston-Salem School system; and WHEREAS, both are graduates of Chicago State University and Central Christian University. Norma Jean has a Masters and Ronald a Doctorate; and WHEREAS, Ronald and Norma Jean serve as Pastor and Co-Pastors of God's Way of Life in Orangeburg, South Carolina; They reside in Kernersville, North Carolina and commute 4
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-3707

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:29:23 GMT

File #: 19-3707
Ver.: 1
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Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION HONORING SPENCER LEAK, SR. AND THE NEHEMIAH PROJECT WHEREAS, Spencer Leak, Sr. was born April 15, 1937, to pioneering Chicago mortician A.R. Leak, who opened Unity Funeral Home in Chicago in 1933 and A.R. Leak Funeral Chapels in 1938; and WHEREAS, Mr. Leak and his three brothers grew up near 37th and State Streets, attended Raymond Elementary School, and graduated from Hyde Park High School in 1956 and went on to attend Wilson Junior College, and graduated from Worsham College of Mortuary Science in 1959; and WHEREAS, Mr. Leak served in the United States Army and later became involved in the Civil Rights Movement; In 1964, he joined 10,000 activists led by his father and Reverend Clay Evans to protest the racially segregated Oak Woods Cemetery eventually integrating it; and WHEREAS, Mr. Leak is a lifelong resident and supporter of Chicago, a second generation in the Funeral Business for Leak and Sons Funeral Homes for which he serves as Funeral Director and President, and his sons are the 3rd generation and his grandchildren are the 4th
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-3683

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:29:23 GMT

File #: 19-3683
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING AND REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF ZENA RAY "ZEKE" UPSHAW, PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL PLAYER AND UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO LABORATORY SCHOOLS ALUM WHEREAS, Zena Ray “Zeke” Upshaw was born on May 27, 1991 on the Southside of Chicago to loving parents Zena Reynolds and Jewel Upshaw; and WHEREAS, as a child, Zeke gravitated toward sports and at the early age of six began playing organized basketball; and WHEREAS, Zeke attended Ariel Community Academy and based on his outstanding academics was one of the selected few, to receive the “Rogers Scholars,” to attend the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools (“Lab”) under the John W. Rogers Jr. scholarship program; and WHEREAS, in 2008 as a junior Zeke averaged 24 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists, and he was named the most valuable player of the Independent School League. In addition, he is the only alum to have their jersey retired at Lab; and WHEREAS, Zeke became the first student-athlete to graduate from Lab, alongside one of his best friends Alexis Jenkins, to receive a Division I scholarship in which they bo
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-3686

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:29:23 GMT

File #: 19-3686
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING DAVID A. YESPEN, FORMER DIRECTOR OF THE PAUL SIMON PUBLIC POLICY INSTITUTE, FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO CIVIL PUBLIC DISCOURSE AND STUDENTS FROM COOK COUNTY WHEREAS, The Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at Southern Illinois University Carbondale was founded by Senator Paul Simon upon his retirement from the United States Senate and where Senator Simon served as the first director focusing on ethical conduct in government and opportunity and fair treatment for people in America and throughout the world; and WHEREAS, more SIU Carbondale students also known as Salukis - are from Cook County than any other county or state in the U.S., and more Saluki alumni reside in Cook County than any other county; and WHEREAS, David A. Yepsen served as the Paul Simon Public Policy and longest serving director, from 2009 until 2016, where he directed programs and initiatives to encourage and inform public policy discourse in Cook County and throughout the state including public opinion polling cited by this distinguished body - and where he mentored and cre
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-3689

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:29:23 GMT

File #: 19-3689
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MICHAEL MANSON MUSICAL EDUCATOR AND CO-FOUNDER OF THE MUSICAL ARTS INSTITUTE WHEREAS, Michael Manson is a graduate of Northwestern University (Bienen School of Music); and WHEREAS, Michael Manson, the bassist musical educator, executive director and founder incorporated Musical Arts Institute in January 2010; and WHEREAS, Michael Manson has enjoyed 35 years of career success with artists such as George Duke, Al Jareau, Kirk Whallum, and many others; and WHEREAS, Michael was compelled to give back to his hometown Chicago, where few role models were accessible for many of our youth; and WHEREAS, Michael has worked cohesively with co-founder and co-executive director, Lana Manson, to organize an amazing team of professional musicians and educators to provide outstanding music instruction in Chicago's underserved areas; and WHEREAS, Michael and Lana together have more than 30 years of experience in Music Education, has established an organization to equip students to compete for college scholarships or to achieve a sustainable professional career
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-3705

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:29:23 GMT

File #: 19-3705
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY ACHIEVEMENTS OF DOCTOR DORIAN S. BOYLAND WHEREAS, Dorian S. Boyland is a Chicago native who has earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business and Accounting from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh; and WHEREAS, Dorian S. Boyland received his honorary doctorate on May 18, 2019, at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. WHEREAS, Dorian S. Boyland led a successful baseball career at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh being recognized as a College All-American and later inducted into the University’s Hall of Fame. He would go to be drafted in the second round by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1976. In the process, Dorian became the first African American and highest draft pick ever from Wisconsin; and WHEREAS, Dorian went on to have a seven-year career in Major League Baseball playing on the Pittsburgh Pirates 1979 World Series Championship team and ending his professional baseball career with the San Francisco Giants in 1983; and WHEREAS, after professional baseball, Dorian entered into the automotive industry where he has succe
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-3709

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:29:23 GMT

File #: 19-3709
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF MAY AS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH WHEREAS, 1 in 5 adults in the United States experience a mental health condition in a given year; and WHERES, 1 In 25 adults in the United States experience a serious mental illness in a given year; and WHEREAS, approximately 46. 6 million adults in the United States face the reality of managing a mental illness every day; and WHEREAS, half of all lifetime mental health conditions begin by age 14 and 75% by age 24, but early intervention programs can help; and WHEREAS, up to 90% of those who die by suicide have an underlying mental illness as revealed by psychological autopsy. 46% of those who die by suicide have a diagnosed mental illness; and WHEREAS, suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. With effective care, suicidal thoughts are treatable, and suicide is preventable; and WHEREAS, individuals with mental health conditions face and average 11-year delay between experiencing symptoms and starting treatment; and WHEREAS, common barriers to treatment include the cost
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-3746

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:29:23 GMT

File #: 19-3746
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MAY AS ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH WHEREAS, the month of May commemorates the rich and diverse culture of Asian American Pacific Islanders, and the many contributions they have made to both Cook County, and our country as a whole; and WHEREAS, on October 5, 1978, President Jimmy Carter signed a joint resolution designating the annual celebration of Asian/Pacific Heritage Week during the first 10 days of May; in May 1990, the holiday was further expanded when Congress designated May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month; and WHEREAS, the more than 300,000 Asian American residents of Cook County have contributed significantly to the development of our neighborhoods and cities; and WHEREAS, Asian, along with Irish immigrants and African Americans among others, constructed and operated the transcontinental railroads that passed through Cook County and provided the basis for our county’s economic strength as a transportation center; and WHEREAS, Cook County is home to Asian American veterans who fought heroically
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-3739

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:29:23 GMT

File #: 19-3739
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING DR. ELIZABETH KELLY FOR HER MANY YEARS OF ACADEMIC WORK AND ACTIVISM WHEREAS, Dr. Elizabeth “Beth” Kelly has taught at DePaul University since 1992; and WHEREAS, Beth Kelly is a professor of Women’s and Gender Studies and a founding member of DePaul University’s interdisciplinary program in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Studies; and WHEREAS, Dr. Kelly served as Director of Women’s and Gender Studies at DePaul University for six years; and, WHEREAS, Beth Kelly has taught no fewer than ten different courses to numerous students in her time at DePaul University; and WHEREAS, Dr. Kelly has authored several major publications, including co-authoring the book Telling Our Lives in 2005; and WHEREAS, Beth Kelly has been an activist for the LGBTQ community for many decades and contributed greatly to various LGBTQ organizations; and WHEREAS, Beth Kelly was the chairperson of Mayor Richard M. Daley’s Advisory Council on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Issues; and WHEREAS, her role as chairperson of the Advisory Council le
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-3740

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:29:23 GMT

File #: 19-3740
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING SCHAUMBURG POLICE CHIEF BILL WOLF WHEREAS, George William “Bill” Wolf was recently appointed Police Chief in Schaumburg, IL; and, WHEREAS, Bill Wolf has nearly 30 years of law enforcement experience; and WHEREAS, Bill Wolf’s previous positions include serving in Elgin’s police department as a patrol officer, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Commander, and Deputy Police Chief; and, WHEREAS, Bill Wolf experienced numerous awards while working in Elgin; and, WHEREAS, Bill Wolf is credited with spearheading intelligence-led policing efforts that led to a 46 year low in crime reduction; and, WHEREAS, Bill Wolf’s many years of experience and strong safety background make him an excellent choice to fill the role of Police Chief in Schaumburg; and, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the Board of the Cook County Commissioners would like to congratulate Schaumburg Police Chief Bill Wolf on his recent appointment, wish him the most success, and offer any services we can provide; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that suitable copies of this reso
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-3741

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:29:23 GMT

File #: 19-3741
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING THE WORK OF POLICE CHIEF JIM LAMKIN WHEREAS, Jim Lamkin was the Schaumburg, IL Police Chief from 2013 until May 2019; and, WHEREAS, Jim Lamkin spent 44 years dedicated to law enforcement; and WHEREAS, Jim Lamkin oversaw many important changes throughout his tenure in Schaumburg, including: establishing relationships with neighborhood departments, reviewing patrol staffing and increasing efficiencies, and overseeing successful labor contract negotiations; and, WHEREAS, Jim Lamkin was tasked with implementing recommendations that would continue to restore and enhance the police department’s reputation with the community and he succeeded in that task; and, WHEREAS, Jim Lamkin’s collaborative efforts with other departments increased Schaumburg’s emergency preparedness efforts and encouraged cooperation; and, WHEREAS, Jim Lamkin’s dedication and hard work led Schaumburg residents to overwhelmingly declare in a recent survey that they feel safe in their community; and, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the Board of the Cook County
Action: approve
Result: Pass