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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
CELEBRATING THE POETRY PERFORMANCE OF CHRISTIANNA GRAY AT THE "I WILL" FLAG RAISING
WHEREAS, Christianna Gray is a proud Cook County resident who just graduated from heighth grade at Calvin Christian School; and
WHEREAS, in September 2022, Christianna was an integral part of the inaugural raising of the "I Will" flag, performing the poem "Cook County As A Brand," written by her mentor Orlando Ceaser, at just 11 years old; and
WHEREAS, Christianna thoughtfully and painstakingly chose this poem as she found that it best represented the creation of a new Cook County flag and how it could, in turn, represent a change in the way Cook County residents view themselves; and
WHEREAS, Christianna's passion for her craft was apparent in her performance at the "I Will" flag raising, and was met with much celebration; and
WHEREAS, Christianna has been an ardent linguist from a young age, speaking in complete sentences at a mere nine months old; and
WHEREAS, Christianna's love for words has blossomed as she has grown, and she has found herself drawn to poetry and the ability to put parts of herself into her work; and
WHEREAS, Christianna is a second generation motivational speaker who is passionate about expressing herself and encouraging others use their voices for change; and
WHEREAS, Christianna is known for her kindness, compassion, activism, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit; and
WHEREAS, in addition to writing her own poetry, Christianna enjoys reading and travel in her free time; and
WHEREAS, as she looks to the future, Christanna plans to become a lawyer and a neurologist through a full scholarship she has already received to Tennessee State University; and
WHEREAS, Christianna finds herself inspired by the elected officials she has seen and met who are personal in their approach to problems, and who take a genuine interest in the well-being of the residents of Cook County; and
WHEREAS, the full text of "Cook County As A Bra...
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