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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW ON THE OCCASION OF ITS CENTENNIAL
WHEREAS, The members of the Cook County Board wish to acknowledge and honor the Village of Broadview in this, the Village of Broadview's centennial year; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Broadview has always been a productive and outstanding part of Cook County, Illinois; and
WHEREAS, Broadview has long been a place where people have gathered to settle and raise their families. Prior to its incorporation as the Village of Broadview in 1914, native Americans and settlers found the area that would become Broadview a great place to settle because of its location and proximity to resources; and
WHEREAS, Broadview was incorporated in 1914 as a small community of approximately 200 families; and
WHEREAS, today, Broadview's population has risen to approximately 8,500 residents and 3,500 families; and
WHEREAS, Broadview retains its "small-town" feel while existing only 13 miles and 20 minutes away from the hustle and bustle of Chicago; and
WHEREAS, Broadview's suburban setting offers a respite from the business of the big city, while putting restaurants, sports arenas, shopping centers and convention/meeting facilities just minutes away; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Broadview's residents are hardworking, industrious and prosperous; and
WHEREAS, the goodness of the residents of Broadview is clearly reflected in the Village of Broadview's excellent community spirit and civic pride; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Broadview is a friend to business and business development; and
WHEREAS, there are many businesses and developments located within the Village of Broadview; and
WHEREAS, the Village officially celebrated its centennial on July 26, 2014, with the Village of Broadview's first "Family Fest;" and
WHEREAS, the Village of Broadview's centennial was celebrated with a Parade and speeches by Governor Pat Quinn, Congressman Danny Davis, State Senator Kimberly Lightford, State Representative Emanuel Chris Welch and Village of Broadview President Sherman Jones, among others; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Broadview's centennial festivities also included local businesses which set up stands and sold food and other local products; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Broadview's centennial "Family Fest" also included a family style picnic, music and dancing;
WHEREAS, the centennial "Family Fest" demonstrated Broadview's unwavering commitment to its residents, businesses and families; and
WHEREAS, as the Village of Broadview's centennial year comes to an end, the Cook County Board of Commissioners look forward to another 100 years of prosperity for the Village of Broadview.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and the Cook County Board of Commissioners, assembled this 17th day of December, 2014, do hereby honor the Village of Broadview in its centennial year; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that suitable copes of this resolution be presented to President Sherman Jones and the Board of Trustees of the Village of Broadview for dissemination to the residents of the Village of Broadview.
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