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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
CONGRATULATING THE WINNERS OF THE SECOND ANNUAL "BE HEARD: ONE VOTE CAN CHANGE THE WORLD" ART AND ESSAY CONTEST ON THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS
WHEREAS, in 2016 students from all over Cook County submitted entries as part of the Second Annual "Be Heard: One Vote Can Change the World" Essay and Art Competition cosponsored by Comcast's Intergovernmental Affairs Department; and,
WHEREAS, the "Be Heard: One Vote Can Change the World" Essay and Art Competition, by focusing on the importance of voting and civic education, seeks to teach youth the importance of active citizenry and democratic participation to young people; and,
WHEREAS, out of 106 entrants, seven students submitted entries that stood out for their creativity, insightfulness and overall excellence; and,
WHEREAS, Joyce Lin from Stevenson Middle School is awarded the 4th place prize of the "Be Heard: One Vote Can Change the World" art contest; and,
WHEREAS, Alex Walker from Percy Julian Middle School is awarded the 3rd place prize of the "Be Heard: One Vote Can Change the World" art contest; and,
WHEREAS, Camari Ingram from Stevenson Middle School is awarded the 2nd place prize of the "Be Heard: One Vote Can Change the World" art contest; and,
WHEREAS, Aaliyah Merrick from St. Agnes School is awarded the 1st place prize of the "Be Heard: One Vote Can Change the World" art contest; and,
WHEREAS, Jennifer Perez from Proviso East High School is awarded the 3rd place prize in the "Be Heard: One Vote Can Change the World" essay contest; and,
WHEREAS, Solomon Lee from Johnson College Prep is awarded the 2nd place prize in the "Be Heard: One Vote Can Change the World" essay contest; and,
WHEREAS, Wilson Constable from Oak Park River Forest High School is awarded the 1st place prize in the "Be Heard: One Vote Can Change the World" essay contest;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, by the President and the Cook County Board of Commissioners that congratulations an...
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