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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RECOGNIZING NEW SEOUL KOREAN CHARCOAL B.B.Q.
WHEREAS, the month of May is recognized as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month; and
WHEREAS, Cook County celebrates the vast contributions made by Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in our communities; and
WHEREAS, we acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of Asian Pacific Americans in our District's social, economic, and democratic success, as well as their role in making Cook County a great place with diverse culture; and
WHEREAS, Cook County’s strength is in its diversity, and it remains vital that we uplift our diverse communities; and
WHEREAS, an example of this rich diversity includes New Seoul Korean Charcoal B.B.Q. in Des Plaines, IL; and
WHEREAS, New Seoul has been a staple of Des Plaines since 1999, founded by Thomas Kim; and
WHEREAS, New Seoul was founded by Kim to replicate the taste and atmosphere of the Korean B.B.Q. restaurants he grew up with in South Korea; and
WHEREAS, New Seoul provides residents of Des Plaines, Cook County, and Illinois the opportunity to enjoy truly authentic Korean B.B.Q.; and
WHEREAS, food is considered a part of intangible cultural heritage, a way of life that is passed down from generation to generation; and
WHEREAS, New Seoul, and restaurants like it, are important for providing our local communities opportunities to explore diverse cuisines, allowing all to gain insights into various societies' history, traditions, and social structures; and
WHEREAS, it remains important that we make every effort to include, support, and uplift the many amazing cultures and communities that make up the rich tapestry of Cook County; and
WHEREAS, Cook County has continued its dedication to these communities through measures such as the VOTE Ordinance and its accompanying amendments that have guaranteed expanded language access to also include Gujarati, Urdu, Arabic, Korean, Tagalog, Ukrainian, Polish, and Russian; and
WHEREAS, through the power knowledge, exposure to the wealth of different languages, cultures, and foods connect us universally, allowing us to better understand, relate, and support each other;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby recognize New Seoul Korean Charcoal B.B.Q and the positive impact it has on all our communities; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that suitable copies of this resolution are presented to the honorees listed above.
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