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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING COMMISSIONER PETER SILVESTRI
WHEREAS, Commissioner Peter Silvestri will be retiring from his seat as Commissioner of the 9th District of Cook County after 28 years of dedicated, cheerful service; and
WHEREAS, Commissioner Silvestri has been a proud resident of Elmwood Park since 1971; and
WHEREAS, Commissioner Silvestri received his Bachelor of Arts degree from DePaul University and Juris Doctor from the DePaul University College of Law; and
WHEREAS, prior to his tenure as Cook County Commissioner of the 9th District, Commissioner Silvestri became the then-youngest person in Illinois elected to a Local School Council when at the age of 20 we won a seat on the Elmwood Park Community Unit School District 401; and
WHEREAS, Commissioner Silvestri continued his service to his community as a member of the Zoning Board, Plan Commission, Civic Foundation, and as village trustee before his election to village president; and
WHEREAS, Commissioner Silvestri joined the Board of Commissioners in December of 1994, and has faithfully represented the constituents of the 9th district for 28 years; and
WHEREAS, Commissioner Silvestri brought a measured and passionate energy to the board, striving to represent everyone in his district with dignity and fairness; and
WHEREAS, Commissioner Silvestri is a dedicated public servant, leading with kindess, humor, compassion; and
WHEREAS, Commissioner Silvestri has always been a staunch advocate for fairness and accountability, as evidenced by his measured approach to the Residential Tenant Landlord Ordinance, and ensuring that all parties felt heard; and
WHEREAS, Commissioner Silvestri has prided himself on the ability to look at legislation in terms of how it affects his constituents and how it affects the county overall; and
WHEREAS, while we wish nothing but the utmost happiness in retirement, Commissioner Silvestri’s presence on the board will be sorely missed; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and the Cook County Board of Commissioners do hereby extend our sincere and grateful appreciation to Commissioner Peter Silvestri for his service on the Cook County Board of Commissioners, and our best wishes to him for continued success, happiness, and good health in the years to come; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body, and a suitable copy of same be tendered to Commissioner Silvestri.
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