File #: 25-0554    Version: 1 Name: SHELDON ALLAN “SHEL” SILVERSTEIN
Type: Consent Calendar Resolution Status: Approved
File created: 12/13/2024 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 12/19/2024 Final action: 12/19/2024
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF SHELDON ALLAN "SHEL" SILVERSTEIN WHEREAS, Sheldon Allan "Shel" Silverstein has lived a full and adventurous life. He was born on September 25, 1930, in Chicago and passed away on May 10, 1999, leaving an indelible mark on literature, poetry, and many children and adults alike; and WHEREAS, Shel Silverstein was raised in Chicago's Humboldt Park and Logan Square neighborhoods and attended Charles R. Darwin Elementary School and Theodore Roosevelt High School. Growing up, he assisted his family at their local bakery in Humboldt Park; and WHEREAS, Shel Silverstein was a man of many creative talents as an American writer, poet, cartoonist, singer-songwriter, musician, and playwright; and WHEREAS, Shel Silverstein's literary contributions include iconic works such as "The Giving Tree," "Where the Sidewalk Ends," "A Light in the Attic," and numerous other poems and stories cherished by readers of all ages and was inducted into the Chi...
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PROPOSED RESOLUTION

HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF SHELDON ALLAN "SHEL" SILVERSTEIN

WHEREAS, Sheldon Allan "Shel" Silverstein has lived a full and adventurous life. He was born on September 25, 1930, in Chicago and passed away on May 10, 1999, leaving an indelible mark on literature, poetry, and many children and adults alike; and

WHEREAS, Shel Silverstein was raised in Chicago's Humboldt Park and Logan Square neighborhoods and attended Charles R. Darwin Elementary School and Theodore Roosevelt High School. Growing up, he assisted his family at their local bakery in Humboldt Park; and

WHEREAS, Shel Silverstein was a man of many creative talents as an American writer, poet, cartoonist, singer-songwriter, musician, and playwright; and

WHEREAS, Shel Silverstein's literary contributions include iconic works such as "The Giving Tree," "Where the Sidewalk Ends," "A Light in the Attic," and numerous other poems and stories cherished by readers of all ages and was inducted into the Chicago Literary Hall of Fame in 2014; and

WHEREAS, Shel Silverstein's distinctive style combined whimsy, wit, and profound insight - captivating audiences with his unique ability to blend humor with poignant observations on life, generosity, love, and the human condition; and

WHEREAS, Shel Silverstein's impact on literature continues to resonate - inspiring generations of readers, writers, and artists to embrace creativity, imagination, and empathy; and

WHEREAS, Shel Silverstein's legacy endures through his timeless works, which continue to be read, enjoyed, and cherished by people of all backgrounds and ages around the world.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County President and the Board of Commissioners honor the life, achievements, and enduring legacy of Sheldon Allan "Shel" Silverstein and recognizes his significant contributions to literature, poetry, and the arts in the county and worldwide; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution be appropriately del...

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