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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE SOUTHEAST CALUMET HEIGHTS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
WHEREAS, the Southeast Calumet Heights Homeowners Association (SCHHA) is a twenty year old community volunteer organization whose 3,000 member households are located in Chicago’s 6th, 7th, 8th and 10th wards; and
WHEREAS, SCHHA partners with economic, educational, political and faith-based institutions on the southeast side; and
WHEREAS, SCHHA was born from partnerships with the Chicago Police Department’s CAPS program and its primary affiliation is with the Chicago Vocational Career Academy; and
WHEREAS, SCHHA’s mission is to expose the community to the various aspects of issues that affect the community by conducting regular meetings, attending any institution meetings pertinent to the health and welfare of the community, and participating in boards, commissions, and organizations involved on the southeast side; and
WHEREAS, SCHHA attempts to link the voices of the community to our federal, state, county, and local officials and have regular dialogue with them; and
WHEREAS, SCHHA board members Carl Bibbs, Betty Porter, Douglas Maclin, Nina McAlprin, Bonnye Jordan, Dierdre Smith, and Dr. James Cullom have tirelessly and relentlessly dedicated their time to improving the quality of life on Chicago’s southeast side; and
WHEREAS, SCHHA will continue to challenge all stakeholders to commit themselves and their respective institutions’ time and resources to the economic health of the community; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and the Cook County Board of Commissioners, on behalf of the residents of Cook County, honor the Southeast Calumet Heights Homeowners Association and its members and praise their essential contribution to the health and viability of Cook County.
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