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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RECOGNIZING ANDREW TOLBERT FOR WINNING THE 7TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS APP CHALLENGE
WHEREAS, On January 28, 2023, U. S. Congressman Danny K. Davis, 7th Congressional District of Illinois, recognized and awarded Andrew Tolbert,1st place as the 7th Congressional District of Illinois App Challenger winner; and
WHEREAS, Andrew’s family received an official email communication from Congressman Davis office in December of 2022; and
WHEREAS, Andrew Tolbert originally resided in the North Lawndale community and now is a resident of Oak Park, IL; and
WHEREAS, Andrew is a freshman student at Providence St. Mel in the West Garfield Park community; and,
WHEREAS, Andrew spent two summers in a row teaching himself how to code; and
WHEREAS, Andrew’s winning app is a virtually reality multi-player application allowing multiple players to virtually play volleyball in the comfort of their homes; and
WHEREAS, Andrew’s winning app will be entered into the National Congressional app challenge and hopes his app will provide under resourced communities who have historically had limited access to green spaces and safe spaces to have physical activities and gaming opportunities virtually.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the President and the members of the Board of Commissioners of Cook County do hereby congratulate Andrew Tolbert on his accomplishment as 1st place winner of the 7th Congressional District of Illinois App Challenge and wishes him much success in his future endeavors.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, a suitable copy of this text is spread upon the official proceedings of this honorable Body and a suitable copy be presented to Andrew Tolbert to honor this auspious occasion.
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