File #: 24-3738    Version: 1 Name: CELEBRATING THE POETRY PERFORMANCE OF CHRISTIANNA GRAY
Type: Consent Calendar Resolution Status: Approved
File created: 6/12/2024 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 6/13/2024 Final action: 6/13/2024
Title: 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'...
Sponsors: SCOTT R. BRITTON, FRANK J. AGUILAR, ALMA E. ANAYA, JOHN P. DALEY, BRIDGET DEGNEN, MONICA GORDON, BILL LOWRY, DONNA MILLER, STANLEY MOORE, JOSINA MORITA, KEVIN B. MORRISON, SEAN M. MORRISON, ANTHONY J. QUEZADA, TARA S. STAMPS, MAGGIE TREVOR
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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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