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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE LIFE OF GLORIA MAJEWSKI
WHEREAS, Almighty God, in his infinite wisdom, has called Gloria Alitto Majewski from our midst; and
WHEREAS, Gloria Majewski was first elected to the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) as commissioner in 1984, a position her husband Chester Majewski held until his death; and
WHEREAS, one of her first acts as commissioner was to develop a public education program to educate school children, community groups, and civic and social organizations regarding the MWRD’s importance in protecting the environment and health of residents; and
WHEREAS, in 1986 Gloria Majewski made history when she became the first woman to be elected by fellow MWRD board members as finance chairman, a position she retained until her last day of service in 2010; and
WHEREAS, as finance chairman, Mrs. Majewski pioneered a 5% or less tax cap on the MWRD’s tax levy five years before it was mandated by state law; and
WHEREAS, under her tenure as finance chairman, the MWRD saw its bond rating improve to the highest rating it had ever been awarded by Fitch’s, Moody’s, and Standard & Poor’s; and
WHEREAS, Gloria Majewski also served on the Maintenance and Operations Committee and on the Board of Trustees of the MWRD Retirement Board; and
WHEREAS, Gloria Majewski served on the Board of Directors for New Horizons Center for the Developmentally Disabled and on the Board of Governors of Governors State University; and
WHEREAS, Gloria Majewski’s commitment to professional and charitable organizations is reflected in the numerous honors and awards she received over the years, the greatest of which was the renaming of the 350-million-gallon Chicago Underflow Plan reservoir to the Gloria Alitto Majewski Reservoir; and
WHEREAS, Gloria was an avid sports fan, frequently talking about her beloved Chicago Bears and Chicago Cubs; and
WHEREAS, Gloria leaves behind daughters Joy Adelizzi and Kimberly (Tony) Feeney and grandchildren Shannon and Daniel. Gloria was a sister to Ronald Alitto and an aunt, great aunt, and friend to many.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners offers its deepest condolences and most heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends of Gloria Majewski and joins them in sorrow at this time of loss.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this text be tendered to the family of Gloria Majewski so that her memory may be so honored and ever cherished.
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