https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&From=RSS&ID=2712937&GUID=86DE77D1-5192-4CE4-85BF-6BD8E4E7A4EDLegistar15https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&From=RSS&ID=2712937&GUID=86DE77D1-5192-4CE4-85BF-6BD8E4E7A4ED86DE77D1-5192-4CE4-85BF-6BD8E4E7A4ED-2016-05-12-16-24-02Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AMERICA’S CUP RACE COMING TO LAKE MICHIGAN WHEREAS, Chicago made maritime history with Lake Michigan chosen as the first freshwater venue to host America’s Cup racing in the event’s 164-year history; and WHEREAS, the America’s Cup World Series Chicago, a qualifying event for the 2017 America’s Cup, will take place June 10 to 12, 2016 at Navy Pier; and, WHEREAS, the America’s Cup is bringing its Endeavour program which introduces students to sailing as a way to learn about science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) to Chicago beginning this summer 2016; and, WHEREAS, the America’s Cup Endeavour program is working with local partners - the Chicago Park District, the Chicago Parks Foundation, and the Chicago Match Race Center - to bring the program to young students throughout the City of Chicago; and WHEREAS, Cook County residents continue to prove their affinity for all sports especially showcasing the county as a destination for international sports events; and WHEREAS, Chicago as a global city, its residents anThu, 12 May 2016 16:24:02 GMT