Board of Commissioners of Cook County - File #: 23-5051

• File #: 23-5051
• Version: 1
• Name: HONORING THE VILLAGE OF NORTH RIVERSIDE
• Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
• Status: Approved
• File created: 9/21/2023
• In control: Board of Commissioners
• On agenda: 9/21/2023
• Final action: 9/21/2023
• Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING THE VILLAGE OF NORTH RIVERSIDE ON THEIR 100TH ANNIVERSARY WHEREAS, The Village of North Riverside, Illinois having been founded in 1923, is celebrating their centennial anniversary; and WHEREAS, this area, now known as North Riverside, sits on Potawatomi land that was purchased by a real estate and fur trading company in 1835; and WHEREAS, by 1900 onion farmers begun to move to the area, and the Village grew from there; and WHEREAS, the bright neon lights and blaring brass sounds of the legendary Melody Mill Ballroom that was a mainstay of the Big Band Era attracted people from all over who were looking for a lindy-hopping night of jazz and swing music; and WHEREAS, North Riverside continues to be a thriving place with a vibrant theater scene, sports, and shopping; and WHEREAS, every street has a Block Captain, who helps neighbors and seniors with errands and much more; and WHEREAS, North Riverside's Motto is: "A Small Town With A Big Heart;" and N...
• Sponsors: FRANK J. AGUILAR

Date	Ver.	Action By	Motion	Result
9/21/2023	1	Board of Commissioners	approve	Pass

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PROPOSED RESOLUTION

HONORING THE VILLAGE OF NORTH RIVERSIDE ON THEIR 100^TH ANNIVERSARY

WHEREAS, The Village of North Riverside, Illinois having been founded in 1923, is celebrating their centennial anniversary; and

WHEREAS, this area, now known as North Riverside, sits on Potawatomi land that was purchased by a real estate and fur trading company in 1835; and

WHEREAS, by 1900 onion farmers begun to move to the area, and the Village grew from there; and

WHEREAS, the bright neon lights and blaring brass sounds of the legendary Melody Mill Ballroom that was a mainstay of the Big Band Era attracted people from all over who were looking for a lindy-hopping night of jazz and swing music; and

WHEREAS, North Riverside continues to be a thriving place with a vibrant theater scene, sports, and shopping; and

WHEREAS, every street has a Block Captain, who helps neighbors and seniors with errands and much more; and

WHEREAS, North Riverside’s Motto is: “A Small Town With A Big Heart;” and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that I, Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar of the 16^th District, on this 21^st day of September 2023 do hereby celebrate and honor the Village of North Riverside on their 100^th anniversary.

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