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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
CELEBRATING DEBRA FIORITO AS THE 16TH DISTRICT'S 2024 PEGGY A. MONTES UNSUNG HEROINE AWARD WINNER
WHEREAS, March is Women's History Month in Cook County, a time to celebrate the contributions of women, and a time to reflect and show gratitude for the impact they have made throughout the history of the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners knows that it is appropriate to honor the contributions of our women residents, particularly in the month of March; and
WHEREAS, Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar selects Debra Fiorito to be the 16th District's 2024 Peggy A. Montes Unsung Heroine Award Winner because Mrs. Fiorito exemplifies all the qualities that make her a pillar in her community; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Fiorito is a person worthy of recognition; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Fiorito was born in Franklin Park and has lived in Leyden Township for 20 years; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Fiorito is a lifelong public servant and community leader who began her community involvement by organizing local moms from the neighborhood to revitalize an area on Mannheim Road by successfully advocating for the removal of an adult entertainment establishment; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Fiorito, inspired by the collective power of women and community organizing, joined the Parent Teacher Association and raised significant funding for local school programs. Shortly after, Mrs. Fiorito was appointed to The Leyden Credit Union Board where she served for four years; and
WHEREAS, in 1994, Mrs. Fiorito was elected as Village Clerk of Franklin Park as the first woman to serve in the position and went on to serve two consecutive terms. During this period, she become a lead fundraiser for the Leyden Bears Football team, and helped the facilities establish the first concession stand and other vital resources; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Fiorito served as President of the Women's Republican Organization of Leyden Township for 12 years, hosting various fundraisers ...
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