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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION HONORING HOPE FOR THE DAY
WHEREAS, Hope For The Day, founded in 2011, is one of the nation’s most innovative youth suicide prevention and mental health organizations that helps young people use music, the arts and creative expression to overcome depression and other challenges; and
WHEREAS, Hope For The Day is addressing one of the greatest problems in our country with more than 45,000 Americans taking their own lives annually and the rate of suicides by young people between the ages of 15 and 24 climbing each year; and
WHEREAS, Hope For The Day has built a diverse coalition of musicians, artists, writers and other creative leaders to share their personal experiences with depression to raise awareness of the importance of seeking help; and
WHEREAS, Hope For The Day is, in partnership with Dark Matter Coffee, opening this spring a first-of-its kind coffee shop and resource center called Sip of Hope at 3039 W. Fullerton which will raise funds for youth suicide prevention and provide frontline resources for anyone struggling with depression; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the President and the Cook County Board of Commissioners, on behalf of the residents of Cook County, honor and congratulate Hope For The Day, Founder Jonny Boucher, Executive Director Dave Kunicki and its Board, staff and volunteers for their work to improve the lives of young people throughout Cook County; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the official proceeding of this Honorable Body, and a suitable copy of the same be tendered to Hope For The Day.
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