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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
FORD HEIGHTS COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
WHEREAS, The Ford Heights Community Service Organization was founded June 13th, 1968, by its founders Evelyn L. Fields, H.P. Davis Rockwell, and Luvert Listenbee: and
WHEREAS, The Ford Heights Community Service Organization was established to improve the quality of life for the underprivileged and to assist others in a time of crisis; and
WHEREAS, The Ford Heights Community Organization has survived challenges brought on by economic downturns, increasing regulations and a continually changing human services environment while providing services and leadership to thousands of individual and families; and
WHEREAS, The Ford Heights Community Service Organization has been a cornerstone entity within Ford Heights, Illinois through these 50 years; and has branched out to service south suburban Cook County during its continually growing business; and
WHEREAS, The Ford Heights Community Service Organization has set the standard for providing human services, along with comprehensive supportive services, through innovation, outstanding client service and continual focus on those greatest in need; and
WHEREAS, everyone has a role to play in making families successful and helping communities thrive, including neighborhood organizations, businesses, nonprofit agencies, policymakers, and of course, individuals and families themselves; and
WHEREAS, with the assistance and resources of agencies and organizations such as The Ford Heights Community Service Organization, we can create a better future for all of the south suburban Cook County residents; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and Members of the Board of Commissioners, on behalf of more than 5 million residents of Cook County, do hereby proclaim Saturday, November 10, 2018 as Ford Heights Community Service Organization Day Celebrating 50 years of Servicing and Enriching Lives and commit this observance to the people of Cook County.
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