File #: 21-2157    Version: 1 Name: R3 Resolution
Type: Consent Calendar Resolution Status: Approved
File created: 3/12/2021 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 3/18/2021 Final action: 3/18/2021
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION HONORING R? (Reunite | Reconcile | Reimagine) WHEREAS, R? stands for Reunite, Reconcile & Reimagine and is a movement committed to reuniting people. It endeavors to be a platform for all voices to be heard so we can reconcile our differences and reimagine more equitable, compassionate, and safe communities for everyone; and WHEREAS, the R? Pledge is a commitment to being open to all voices being heard, creating space for that to happen, and doing something different based on what you hear and learn; and WHEREAS, the R? Participation component is a series of town hall meetings, diversity dinners, and other listening opportunities to allow people to hear different perspectives as a foundation to engage in reconciling current challenges, past issues, and systematic practices that negatively impact different groups; and WHEREAS, the R? Postcards for Peace component is similar to postcard writing to Get Out the Vote or the ongoing postcard writing effo...
Sponsors: DONNA MILLER, TONI PRECKWINKLE (President), FRANK J. AGUILAR, ALMA E. ANAYA, LUIS ARROYO JR, SCOTT R. BRITTON, JOHN P. DALEY, DENNIS DEER, BRIDGET DEGNEN, BRIDGET GAINER, BRANDON JOHNSON, BILL LOWRY, STANLEY MOORE, KEVIN B. MORRISON, SEAN M. MORRISON, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS, LARRY SUFFREDIN
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PROPOSED RESOLUTION

A RESOLUTION HONORING R? (Reunite | Reconcile | Reimagine)

WHEREAS, R? stands for Reunite, Reconcile & Reimagine and is a movement committed to reuniting people. It endeavors to be a platform for all voices to be heard so we can reconcile our differences and reimagine more equitable, compassionate, and safe communities for everyone; and

WHEREAS, the R? Pledge is a commitment to being open to all voices being heard, creating space for that to happen, and doing something different based on what you hear and learn; and

WHEREAS, the R? Participation component is a series of town hall meetings, diversity dinners, and other listening opportunities to allow people to hear different perspectives as a foundation to engage in reconciling current challenges, past issues, and systematic practices that negatively impact different groups; and

WHEREAS, the R? Postcards for Peace component is similar to postcard writing to Get Out the Vote or the ongoing postcard writing efforts designed to thank our veterans for their service, with the intent to engage in hand-written postcards to build a momentum of peace through the written word throughout our communities; and

WHEREAS, R? asks everyone to Take the Challenge! by visiting their group page on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/operationr3) and click Join to be a part of the conversation, take the pledge and amplify our collective voices by sharing to our network; and

WHEREAS, the members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners are pleased to support the R? movement to Reunite, Reconcile & Reimagine;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and Members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners do hereby honor R?; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body and that a suitable copy be presented to Erika Walker (Walker-Thomas) CEO of the Walker Thomas Group and founder of the R? movement as a symbol of our respect and ...

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