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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
IN HONOR OF HOWARD MEYER’S 20 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE SKOKIE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
WHEREAS, Howard Meyer is a Niles West High School and University of Illinois Chicago graduate; and
WHEREAS, Howard is a professional in the non-profit and business community, having served various organizations in a management and leadership capacity during his thirty year career, including his experience with Children’s Camps and Conference Centers, and as Business Director for large religious congregations; and
WHEREAS, Howard Meyer joined the Skokie Chamber of Commerce staff as Executive Director at the end of 2004; and
WHEREAS, Since joining the Chamber, Howard has directed a renaissance which has included increasing the level and quality of Chamber programming and a true dedication to the success of member businesses; and
WHEREAS, the Illinois Association of Chamber Executives awarded Howard his Accredited Chamber Executive (ACE) designation in 2017; and
WHEREAS, in honor to his 15 years of service to the Chamber, the Board unanimously elevated his title to President and CEO at the beginning of 2020; and
WHEREAS, Howard serves as Vice-Chairman of the Village of Skokie Economic Development Commission, a Board Member of the Skokie Community Foundation and he is a 17 year member of the Village of Skokie Consumer Affairs Commission; and
WHEREAS, Howard brought a commitment to sound fiscal and organizational management, business development and programming as well as a dedication to customer service, membership development, growing your business and community outreach; and
WHEREAS, you can see the impact of Howard’s work in the growth and vibrancy of downtown Skokie along Oakton Street and Lincoln Avenue to Old Orchard Mall and the Illinois Technology Park; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby thank Howard Meyer for his decades of service and his deep passion for Skokie, and celebrates and honors him as he embarks on his next chapter; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body, and a suitable copy be tendered to Howard Meyer for his service to the residents of Cook County.
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