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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING AND RECOGNIZING BLACK FIRE BRIGADE
WHEREAS, Black Fire Brigade is an organization dedicated to promoting and protecting the fire rescue service and EMS personnel, to provide continuing education and networking opportunities to members, and preserve the history and heritage of African-American fire and EMS service people; and
WHEREAS, Black Fire Brigade represents members’ interest on public issues, discussions, and decisions affecting fire rescue and EMS rescue services, and promotes fundraising for those services; and
WHEREAS, opened in June 2018, Black Fire Brigade’s clubhouse is located at 8404 South Kedzie Avenue in Chicago’s Ashburn neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, the clubhouse serves as a place for mentoring, support, training, historical remembrance and community for Chicago’s firefighters, EMS personnel, and the next generation of leaders; and
WHEREAS, Black Fire Brigade contributes to the community by working to improve employment standards, introducing fire service initiatives, creating opportunities for community collaboration and celebrating art and culture; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and the Cook County Board of Commissioners, on behalf of the residents of Cook County, hereby recognize and honor Black Fire Brigade for their contributions to the viability of Cook County; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be tendered to Black Fire Brigade as a means of communicating our appreciation.
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