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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
PROPOSED RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF MARY LYON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WHEREAS, in 1925 Mary Lyon Elementary School first opened its doors and began educating the children of the Northwest side of Chicago in the Belmont Cragin neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, for the past century, Mary Lyon Elementary School has stood as a pillar of the greater Chicago Northwest side community, fostering the brains of tens of thousands of students
ranging from kindergarten to 8th Grade; and
WHEREAS, Mary Lyon Elementary School has been distinguished for the high quality of education it provides its students; and
WHEREAS, Mary Lyon Elementary School engages in Social Emotional Learning initiatives that consist of five core competencies: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness,
relationship skills, and responsible decision-making; and
WHEREAS, the development of their students’ social-emotional skills and confidence is encouraged to make them well rounded members of society; and
WHEREAS, students are emboldened to explore subjects that ignite their curiosity, develop advanced research and communication skills, and unlock their creative, problem-solving, and
analytical potential-all while fostering teamwork, collaboration, and a joyful daily learning
experience; and
WHEREAS, Mary Lyon Elementary recognizes its predominantly Hispanic and Spanish speaking student population; and
WHEREAS, Mary Lyon Elementary makes it a priority to ensure their students have access to the critical resources they need to succeed through their Bilingual Education Program; and
WHEREAS, for the past 100 years Mary Lyon Elementary has been dedicated to nurturing and preparing each student for college, providing them with essential time management and study
techniques to ensure they are well-prepared for college, career success, and the challenges of
the 21st century; and
WHEREAS, Mary Lyon students take pride in being “The Lions!” and are taught to live by the school’s R.O.A.R.S. values: Respectful, Organized, Accountable, Responsible, and Safe; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and the Cook County Board of Commissioners, do hereby recognize and congratulate Mary
Lyon Elementary School on the 100th anniversary of their founding; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the leadership of Mary Lyon Elementary School in honor of the century of academic excellence they
have provided to the Northwest side of Chicago and the Belmont Cragin neighborhood.
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