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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING SALUTE, INC. AND GUERIN PREP HIGH SCHOOL
WHEREAS, Salute, Inc., was founded in 2003 by Will and Mary Beth Beiersdorf of Arlington Heights, Illinois; and
WHEREAS, shortly after 9/11, Will, a Naval Reservist, was called to active duty and deployed to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba for thirteen months; and
WHEREAS, the severe financial impact was overwhelming to the Beiersdorfs and their three sons; and
WHEREAS, in addition to the lack of finances, Mary Beth and her children coped with the fear of the unknown and the emotional strain caused by their separation from Will; and
WHEREAS, with the help, support, and outpouring of love from family, friends, their church and their community, they were able to survive; and
WHEREAS, upon Will's return, both he and Mary Beth felt the need to give back by helping others who were experiencing similar hardships; and
WHEREAS, in 2003, the Beiersdorfs decided to start an organization whose fundraising efforts would be based around a yearly Memorial Day Family Run/Walk; and
WHEREAS, after sharing their vision with family, friends, Salute was born and SALUTE, INC. is now a recognized 501©(3) non-profit organization that provides financial support for our military men and women through a variety of fundraising activities; and
WHEREAS, Guerin Prep High School of River Grove has paired with Salute and is doing advocacy and fundraising to honor military members and their families; and
WHEREAS, on November 13, 2013, Guerin Prep will hold a school-wide Pride Assembly to celebrate veterans' groups and to remember their service and sacrifice.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby commend SALUTE, INC. and Guerin Prep for their fundraising efforts on behalf of military families; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this resolution be tendered to Guerin Prep High School.
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