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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION HONORING THE VILLAGE OF BARRINGTON, BARRINGTON PARK DISTRICT, AND BARRINGTON AREA UNIT DISTRICT 220 SCHOOLS
WHEREAS, The Village of Barrington is a finalist for the 2021 Governor's Hometown Awards presented by the Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service; and
WHEREAS, since 1983, the Governor's Hometown Award?s (GHTA) program gives formal recognition to those who contributed to projects that improved their community's quality of life; and
WHEREAS, Serve Illinois, the Governor's Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service, ties GHTA to its mission to improve Illinois communities by enhancing volunteerism and instilling an ethic of service throughout the State; and
WHEREAS, Barrington is being recognized for its Dreamway project, an environmental improvement initiative along Flint Creek between Langendorf Park and Barrington High School; and
WHEREAS, the project includes removal of invasive species, especially trees, and installation of native plants; and
WHEREAS, the project includes removal of low quality trees after an assessment of a certified arborist. Following that, there will be restoration of the area to a more native state; and
WHEREAS, native plant experts have selected the best options for this specific area, taking into account what was native to the Barrington area prior to human intervention as well as what has the best chance of survival considering our current environment; and
WHEREAS, this project and the innovative approach show tremendous dedication to improving their community and leadership in environmental improvements; and
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the Cook County Board of Commissioners do hereby honor the Village of Barrington, Barrington Park District, and the Barrington Area Unit District 220 Schools for the distinction of becoming a finalist for the 2021 Governor's Hometown Awards; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that suitable copies of this resolutio...
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