File #: 14-2465    Version: 1 Name: Resolution Recognizing Polish Constitution Day
Type: Consent Calendar Resolution Status: Approved
File created: 4/8/2014 In control: Reyes
On agenda: 4/9/2014 Final action: 4/9/2014
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING POLISH CONSTITUTION DAY WHEREAS, May 3rd is a Polish national and public holiday that celebrates the declaration of the Constitution of May 3, 1791; and WHEREAS, the Polish Constitution of May 3, 1791 is considered one of the most important achievements in the history of Poland; and WHEREAS, the Constitution is generally regarded as Europe's first and the world's second modern codified national constitution, following the 1788 ratification of the Unites States Constitution; and WHEREAS, Cook County's history and cultural wealth have been shaped and enriched by Polish-Americans and their commitment to helping make our county a better place to live, work and raise families; and WHEREAS, the Alliance of Polish Clubs in the U.S. and in the Polish-American community have continued their tradition by celebrating the 223rd anniversary of Polish Constitution Day; and WHEREAS, this national and public holiday is celebrated by persons of Poli...
Sponsors: EDWIN REYES, TONI PRECKWINKLE (President)
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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
 
RECOGNIZING POLISH CONSTITUTION DAY
 
WHEREAS, May 3rd is a Polish national and public holiday that celebrates the declaration of the Constitution of May 3, 1791; and
 
WHEREAS, the Polish Constitution of May 3, 1791 is considered one of the most important achievements in the history of Poland; and
 
WHEREAS, the Constitution is generally regarded as Europe's first and the world's second modern codified national constitution, following the 1788 ratification of the Unites States Constitution; and
 
WHEREAS, Cook County's history and cultural wealth have been shaped and enriched by Polish-Americans and their commitment to helping make our county a better place to live, work and raise families; and
 
WHEREAS, the Alliance of Polish Clubs in the U.S. and in the Polish-American community have continued their tradition by celebrating the 223rd anniversary of Polish Constitution Day; and
 
WHEREAS, this national and public holiday is celebrated by persons of Polish descent all over the world, in Cook County, and in Chicago, which is the home of the largest community of Polish-Americans in the United States. Chicago has one of the grandest celebrations of Polish Constitution Day in our country; and
 
WHEREAS, Polish Constitution Day has been a focal point of ethnic celebrations of Polish- American pride in Chicago, dating back to 1892. Poles in Chicago have continued this tradition to present day, marking it with festivities and with the annual Polish Constitution Day Parade; and
 
WHEREAS, the Polish Constitution Day Committee and the Polish-American community have organized the Polish May 3rd Constitution Day Parade on May 3, 2014 in Grant Park; that will be Chicago's 123rd celebration of the Polish Constitution of 1791; and
 
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and Cook County Board of Commissioners, on behalf of the residents of Cook County, do hereby proclaim May 3, 2014, to be "Polish Constitution Day" in Cook County, and urge all County residents to recognize this anniversary and be aware of the many contributions that the Polish-American community has made to this County.
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