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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
CELEBRATING LOGANSQUARIST’S FIFTH ANNIVERSARY
WHEREAS, in 2011, Chicago-based digital strategist and journalist, Kate Hamilton wished to connect with her Logan Square neighborhood. Armed with this goal, Kate created LoganSquarist, all with just a Twitter account; and
WHEREAS, all content produced by LoganSquarist staff is written by a team of neighborhood philanthropic writers and photographers who have migrated from Ohio, Michigan, North/South Carolina, Texas and many other states, who now love and live in Logan Square. LoganSquarist also engages the community by accepting submissions from members of the community; and
WHEREAS, since its creation, LoganSquarist has grown into a community across multiple web and social sites supported by an extremely talented and dedicated staff of volunteers. In July 2013, LoganSquarist was incorporated as a Limited Liability Company; and
WHEREAS, LoganSquarist is now a very popular website that covers neighborhood news, food, drink, business, arts, entertainment, politics, crime, living & lifestyle topics, family, youth, historical information and events in the Logan Square, Chicago neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, LoganSquarist reports on Logan Square for Logan Square through news, photo galleries and events. Their online community connects one another via the site, on a number of social media channels and through their email newsletters, not to overshadow their To-Do List emails. True to its mission, LoganSquarist.com features a calendar of events highlighting the wide array of activities for all ages. They also include a neighborhood directory to support and promote local businesses while hosting monthly Neighbor Meetups in the community to continue engaging and connecting Logan Square residents; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and Cook County Board, issue a proclamation that all of the citizens of Cook County acknowledge and congratulate Kate Hamilton and the volunteer staff of LoganSquarist for their committed, purposeful and philanthropic community contributions during these past five years. LoganSquarist will be celebrating their 5th Year Anniversary on Thursday, May 26, 2016; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body, and an official copy of the same be presented to Kate Hamilton, Founder and LoganSquarist Staff to commemorate this milestone event.
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