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RECOGNIZING MAY 3, 2019 AS BUILD, INC DAY
WHEREAS, BUILD, began its work in 1969 as Chicago's first street gang intervention and outreach program and,
WHEREAS, BUILD’S mission is to engage at-risk youth in the schools and on the streets, so they can realize their educational and career potential and contribute to the stability, safety, and well-being of our communities and,
WHEREAS, BUILD is committed to reducing violence in some of Chicago's toughest neighborhoods serving over 100,000 of Chicago's youth and,
WHEREAS, BUILD celebrates 50 years of service, we honor the hard work of the board that has supported and nurtured the organization from its inception and we honor the hard work of the staff who pour out their best into each young person every day and,
WHEREAS, BUILD looks to the future of service, innovation, building relationships, and helping to transform youth and community alike, we celebrate 50 years of incredible service”
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners recognizes Friday, May 3, 2019 as BUILD, Inc Day, in honor of the organization's 50 year legacy of service and support to Chicago's children and youth.
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