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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
IN RECOGNITION OF BONITA M. HERRING
WHEREAS, Bonita M. Herring a servant leader in her community locally, regionally, and nationally for over forty years. She embraced the idea and importance of service early in life and understood the mission and accepted the challenge; and
WHEREAS, Bonita M. Herring is a committed servant leader who believes in hard work, and encourages all to take time for self. In preparation for leadership, Bonita has a collection of inspirational words that guides her through life; and
WHEREAS, Bonita M. Herring received awards in seven sorority administrations for her level of services, which focused on the importance of teamwork, sorority outreach and partnerships, which one outreach program has proven to be a best practice for all National Pan-Hellenic Council Organization; and
WHEREAS, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, the only National Greek Organization at Butler University in Indianapolis IN. , will be celebrating their 90th year anniversary at the end of the month. Seven educators joined forces to create an organization that was built on the foundation of service, scholarship and sisterhood; and
WHEREAS, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. has more than 500 chapters in the Unites States, Bermuda, Virgin Islands, Germany and Korea, where their motto is: "Greater Service, Greater Progress"; and
WHEREAS, Bonita M. Herring is an active member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc., and has served as the Executive Director of the Sorority. During her tenure, Bonita M. Herring served as Chair of the Council of Executive Directors. She, was instrumental in the development of the Association of Sorority and Fraternity Advisors, and a resource for campus advisors; and
WHEREAS, Bonita M. Herring has served on the board of directors of the Southeast Chamber of Commerce, vice-president of the National Coalition of Black Meeting Planners and is an active member of St. Ailbe Church; and
WHEREAS, Bonita M. Herring holds a B.A. from the University of Illinois-Chicago, and a M.A. from Governors State University and currently serves as Director of Recruitment for the College of Education at Chicago State University; and
WHEREAS, Bonita M. Herring is married to Chester, a Certified Public Accountant, and the mother of Chevonne, a Certified Public Account and doctoral candidate. Ms. Herring is a long time University Park Resident; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County on behalf of the citizens of Cook County Bonita M. Herring on her second inauguration as Grand Basileus of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be tendered to Bonita M. Herring as recognition of her good work and service and also spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body.
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