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Meeting Details
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Meeting date/time:
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2/26/2020
1:00 PM
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Minutes status:
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Final
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Meeting location:
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Cook County Building, Board Room, 118 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois
Consent Calendar Meeting - Honorary Resolutions
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20-1188
| 1 | | HONORING LASHON DEFELL AND TORRICK WARD ON RECEIVING THE FEDERAL PATRIOT ACT AWARD | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING LASHON DEFELL AND TORRICK WARD ON RECEIVING THE FEDERAL PATRIOT ACT AWARD
WHEREAS, it has come to the attention of the Cook County Board of Commissioners that LaShon DeFell and Torrick Ward received the Patriot Award given by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR); and
WHEREAS, ESGR is a program with the United States Department of Defense that develops and promotes supportive environments for Service Members in the National Guard and Reserve Components through outreach, recognition, and educational opportunities that increase awareness of applicable state and federal laws; and
WHEREAS, the Patriot Award recognizes the support given to citizen warriors through various measures including flexible schedules, time off prior to and after deployment, and granting leaves of absence when needed; and
WHEREAS, employers that support their military staff members not only strengthen the relationship between the service member and their employer, but also fortify the retention rates in the armed forces; and
WHEREAS, LaShon DeFell and | approve | Pass |
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20-1474
| 1 | | HONORING GREG PADOVANI FOR HIS CONTRIBUTION TO LOCAL DEDICATED VETERAN OUTREACH | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING GREG PADOVANI FOR HIS CONTRIBUTION TO LOCAL DEDICATED VETERAN OUTREACH
WHEREAS, Greg Padovani graduated from Forest View High School in 1970; and
WHEREAS, Greg Padovani graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 1974 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology, followed by an MBA from DePaul University in 1978; and
WHEREAS, Greg Padovani has resided in Arlington Heights since 1976; and
WHEREAS, Greg Padovani began his military career in 1974 as a 2nd Lieutenant, U.S. Army Medical Department, Medical Service Corps before being promoted to Chief of Medical Logistics for the 92nd Evacuation Hospital in Fort Hood, Texas; and
WHEREAS, Greg Padovani retired in 1986 at the rank of major as the Strategic Medical Intelligence Specialist at the Armed Forces Medical Intelligence Center at Fort Detrick, Maryland; and
WHEREAS, in his civilian life, Greg and his wife Char have been married for 34 years and together they have raised two children: Cassie and Greg Jr.; and
WHEREAS, Greg Padovani founded Patient Education Newsletter System ( | approve | Pass |
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20-1529
| 1 | | FATHER GINO DALPIAZ, IN MEMORIAM | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
FATHER GINO DALPIAZ, IN MEMORIAM
WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom called Father Gino Dalpiaz from our midst on December 27, 2019; and
WHEREAS, Father Gino Dalpiaz was the beloved brother of the late Mary (the late Robert) Baroni; the Rev. Alex Dalpiaz, C.S.; the late Julius (Lorraine) Dalpiaz; Angeline (Erminio) Ruffolo; Therese (the late Richard) Dvorak; Gemma (Ronald) Winters; Rose (William) Scalise; Joseph (Carolyn) Dalpiaz; and Ann (George) Hicks; and
WHEREAS, Father Gino Dalpiaz was the devoted uncle to 47 nieces and nephews and 89 great-nieces and nephews; and
WHEREAS, the son of Firmino and Gelinda-both from the small Alpine village of Cloz, Italy-Father Gino was born in Melrose Park and grew up in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish; and
WHEREAS, Father Gino attended Sacred Heart Seminary in Melrose Park from 1939-1947 and then went to Rome for six years where he completed his philosophical and theological studies at the Pontifical Gregorian University; and
WHEREAS, on July 8, 1951, Father Gino was ordained in Rome. He returned | approve | Pass |
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20-1542
| 1 | | HONORING THE LIFE OF UNITED STATES ARMY SPECIALIST HENRY J. MAYFIELD JR. | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE LIFE OF UNITED STATES ARMY SPECIALIST HENRY J. MAYFIELD JR.
John 14:1-3, Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.
WHEREAS, Almighty God, in His true and infinite wisdom, has summoned U.S. Army Specialist Henry J. Mayfield Jr. from our midst on January 5, 2020; and
WHEREAS, He was a graduate from Hillcrest High School and attended Northern Illinois University; and
WHEREAS, Henry J. Mayfield Jr. graduated from United States basic training in October of 2018; and
WHEREAS, U.S. Army Specialist Henry J. Mayfield Jr. was awarded the Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)91C in Utilities Equipment Repairer; and
WHEREAS, U.S. Army Specialist Henry J. Mayfield Jr. was a kind, compassionate young man, gentle in spirit, admired, respected and dearly loved by his family, neighbors and fri | approve | Pass |
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20-1557
| 1 | | CONGRATULATING JO ANN SERPICO FOR BEING HONORED AS CASA ITALIA’S WOMAN OF THE YEAR | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
CONGRATULATING JO ANN SERPICO FOR BEING HONORED AS CASA ITALIA’S
WOMAN OF THE YEAR
WHEREAS, Casa Italia honored Jo Ann Serpico as Woman of the Year at its Golden Anniversary Gala on February 8, 2020; and
WHEREAS, since birth, Jo Ann Serpico has been immersed in promoting the activities and traditions of the Italian American community thanks to the efforts of her father, Joseph R. Salerno, whom she says was a member of every Italian society, club, and lodge in the Chicago area; and
WHEREAS, Jo Ann graduated from St. Mary’s High School, attended Marquette University, and graduated from Worsham College of Mortuary Science; and
WHEREAS, Jo Ann married Philip Serpico in 1961 and raised three children: Philip, Joseph, and Christopher; and
WHEREAS, over the decades, Jo Ann Serpico has been a trustee of the Village of Elmwood Park and has held other positions in the Elm School PTA, the Elmwood Park Women’s Club, the Infant Welfare Society, and the Friends of the Library; and
WHEREAS, Jo Ann Serpico received a Bachelor of Science in public service administration, ea | approve | Pass |
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20-1582
| 1 | | MARGUERITE KIELY, IN MEMORIAM | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
MARGUERITE KIELY, IN MEMORIAM
WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Marguerite Kiely from our midst; and
WHEREAS, Marguerite Kiely was the dearly beloved wife of the late James L. Kiely; and
WHEREAS, Marguerite Kiely was the devoted mother of Patrick (Cathleen), Maureen (Raymond) Hughes and Marichris (Terry) Takash; and
WHEREAS, Marguerite Kiely was the loved grandmother of Brendan, Colin, Ryan and Nora; and
WHEREAS, Marguerite Kiely was the cherished sister of Sheila Ryan and the late Anna Mae (late John) Costas, the late Grace (late Jeremiah) Slattery and the late Francis (late Ellen) Healy; sister-in-law of the late Jack (late Shirley) Kiely; fond and treasured aunt to many nieces and nephews; and
WHEREAS, all who knew her will attest that Marguerite Kiely was a kind and compassionate woman, virtuous of character and gentle in spirit, admired and respected by her many friends and neighbors, and dearly loved by her family; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County that the Boar | approve | Pass |
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20-1583
| 1 | | VIRGINIA PIENTA, IN MEMORIAM | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
VIRGINIA PIENTA, IN MEMORIAM
WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Virginia Pienta (nee Goga) from our midst; and
WHEREAS, Virginia Pienta was the dearly beloved wife of the late Casimer; and
WHEREAS, Virginia Pienta was the devoted mother of Clifford, Mitchell, Dennis, Chris (Kate), Maryeve (Terrence) Lerner, and Russell (Donna); loving mother-in-law of Elizabeth Pienta; and
WHEREAS, Virginia Pienta was the fond grandmother of Geoff, Michelle, Christopher, Amanda, Terrence, Tiffany, Nicole, Jennifer, Matthew, Peter, Justin, Samantha, Heather, and Stephanie; and
WHEREAS, Virginia Pienta was the loving great-grandmother of many; loving aunt and friend of many; and
WHEREAS, Virginia Pienta was a member of St. Barbara Seniors and lifetime member of the Rosary Sodality; and
WHEREAS, all who knew her will attest that Virginia Pienta was a kind and compassionate woman, virtuous of character and gentle in spirit, admired and respected by her many friends and neighbors, and dearly loved by her family; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by | approve | Pass |
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20-1683
| 1 | | African American History Month 2020 | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH
WHEREAS, Black History Month provides an opportunity for the residents of Cook County to reflect and recognize the Culture, history, and contributions of African Americans; and
WHEREAS, When Carter G. Woodson established Negro History week in 1926, he realized the importance of providing a theme to focus the attention on the important developments that have been made to highlight the achievements of Black Americans; and
WHEREAS, the 2020 Black History theme is “African Americans and the Vote,” it also marks the centennial of the Nineteenth Amendment and the culmination of the decades long women’s suffrage movement.pass The year 2020 also marks the sesquicentennial of the fifteenth Amendment (1870) and the right of black men to the ballot after the civil War; and
WHEREAS, through voting-rights campaigns from the turn of the twentieth century to the mid-1960’s, African Americans made their voices heard as to the importance of the vote; and
WHEREAS, the voices of the many African American have echoed loudly to ach | approve | Pass |
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20-1724
| 1 | | Resolution for Frankie Lee Richmond | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING AND REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF FRANKIE LEE RICHMOND
WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom called from our midst Frankie Lee Richmond on Sunday, December 22, 2019 at the age of 86; and
WHEREAS, Frankie was born March 3, 1933 in Clarksdale, Mississippi to Alberta and Arthur Patterson, Sr.; and
WHEREAS, Frankie was a devout Christian having confessed her hope in Christ at the age of 11, and wanted the world to know that He was her Heavenly Father, watching and keeping her; and
WHEREAS, in December 1951 Frankie married Steve House and they would have three wonderful children together, Steve Jr., Michael and Tiasha, and although this union would later end, they would remain lifelong friends; and
WHEREAS, in 1985 Frankie married Morris Richmond and lived in holy matrimony until his death; and
WHEREAS, Frankie served at Rayfield Missionary Baptist Church for many years, and was an extremely active member leading many young people to Christ; and
WHEREAS, Frankie would later join Mounty Cavalry Missionary Baptist Church under the leade | approve | Pass |
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20-1735
| 1 | | HONORING AFRICAN AMERICAN PHOTO JOURNALIST, HOWARD SIMMONS, JOHN H. WHITE, ROBERT BLACK AND OVIE CARTER | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING AFRICAN AMERICAN PHOTOJOURNALISTS, HOWARD SIMMONS, ROBERT BLACK, OVIE CARTER, AND JOHN H. WHITE
WHEREAS, Howard Simmons, Robert Black, Ovie Carter and John H. White, all share a love for photography which binds them together.
WHEREAS, Howard Simmons once stated, “Still photography tells the tale in elegant silence with unrivaled reproduction of that which surrounds us to the far reaches of the visual abstract”.; and
WHEREAS, Howard Simmons left the United States’ Air force in 1966 to pursue a job in a photo lab. While working at the photo lab, Mr. Simmons continued working on his portfolio. Mr. Simmons soon landed a job at Jet/Ebony magazine in 1967, photographing Martin Luther King’s funeral in 1968. In 1970, Mr. Simmons started working for the Chicago Sun-Times newspaper after Robert Black informed him the paper wanted to hire a second Black Photographer.; and
WHEREAS, Robert Black was born in Chicago on June 4, 1939. Mr. Black’s professional photography career started in 1965 working at the Chicago Defender, the largest African American owned ne | approve | Pass |
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20-1749
| 1 | | HONORING HAROLD ROGERS | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING HAROLD ROGERS
WHEREAS, Harold Rogers was called home to be with the Lord on November 25, 2019; and
WHEREAS, Harold Rogers was born on December 25, 1942 in Cleveland, Ohio. At an early age, he felt called to service that led him to become one of the first African Americans to join the Peace Corps; and
WHEREAS, Harold Rogers attended John Adams High School in Cleveland and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Kent State University in 1967. Harold earned his Master of Arts at the University of Chicago in 1973; and
WHEREAS, Harold Rogers began his career in education at Antioch College and then as a faculty member at the City Colleges of Chicago where ascended to serve as chairman of the African American Studies Department for Olive Harvey College. Harold’s academic interests included global trade and economics, multiculturalism in education, African history and African American history; and
WHEREAS, Harold Rogers served as district administrator for Congressman Charles Hayes, one of the first labor leaders elected to Congress; and
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20-1774
| 1 | | HONORING DR. GREGORY L. PRIMUS & PREMIER URGENT CARE & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH CENTER | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING DR. GREGORY L. PRIMUS & PREMIER URGENT CARE & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH CENTER
WHEREAS, Dr. Gregory L. Primus is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who completed medical school at the University of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Medicine. Dr. Primus completed his Orthopedic Residency at the University of Chicago Hospital. Dr. Primus completed fellowship training in sports and arthroscopic surgery, as well as, knee and shoulder reconstruction at the Southern California Center for sports medicine; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Gregory L. Primus is a former NFL player, who, despite playing in the NFL, always planned to become a medical doctor. Dr. Primus’ success on the football field delayed his eventual pursuit of his life passion to become a surgeon, as played three years in the NFL. Dr. Primus played one season with the Denver Broncos and two seasons with the Chicago Bears; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Gregory L. Primus has an impressive list of accomplishments and accolades comparable to the best in his field but beyond this accomplishments and accolades, his work in the Black co | approve | Pass |
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20-1791
| 1 | | HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF RAFAEL ZAVALA | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF RAFAEL ZAVALA
WHEREAS, Rafael Zavala, who was a role model for young people in the Southwest Side, tragically passed from our midst on January 14, 2020, at the age of 23; and
WHEREAS, Rafael Zavala was born in Chicago on September 22, 1996. He was a lifelong resident of the Gage Park Community on Chicago’s Southwest side; and
WHEREAS, Rafael was the beloved son of Rosana Aguilar and the late Moises Zavala; and was an older brother to siblings Jocelyne Zavala, Roman Zavala and Rodrigo Zavala; and
WHEREAS, a kind and compassionate young man, Rafael was virtuous of character and gentle in spirit, admired and respected by his friends, and students, and dearly loved by his family; and
WHEREAS, as a student in engineering at the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), Rafael hoped that young people would be inspired to pursue degrees in science and technology. His role as an activist, advocate, and teacher allowed him to positively impact the lives of countless students and their families; and
WHEREAS, committed to empowering you | approve | Pass |
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20-1792
| 1 | | HONORING GLENN YOUNG AND CHRISTINE YOUNG | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING GLENN YOUNG AND CHRISTINE YOUNG
WHEREAS, Glenn Young and Christine Youngs are life-long residents of McKinley Park and esteemed residents in the 7th Cook County District; and
WHEREAS, Glenn and Christine first became beat facilitators in April 1994, and have facilitated meetings at Beat 912 in the 9th Chicago Police Department’s (CPD) district for twenty-six (26) years- almost on par with the inception of the Community Alternative Policing Strategy Program (CAPS); and
WHEREAS, Glenn and Christine built community and trust in the CAPS program by organizing countless smoke-outs, roll calls, and holiday parties to foster community in Beat 912 and to grow the attendance of the beat for dozens of years; and
WHEREAS, the work and dedication Glenn and Christine have to the CAPS meeting at Beat 912 has earned them the acknowledgement of having the most well-attended CAPS meeting in the 9th district and possibly the City of Chicago; and
WHEREAS, Glenn and Christine serve as a model for excellence amongst the police department of the dedication and support | approve | Pass |
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20-1793
| 1 | | HONORING AFRICA GLOBAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (AGCC) FOR PROMOTING TRADE, INVESTMENT, EDUCATION AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE IN COOK COUNTY AND GLOBALLY | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING AFRICA GLOBAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (AGCC) FOR PROMOTING TRADE, INVESTMENT, EDUCATION AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE IN COOK COUNTY AND GLOBALLY
WHEREAS, the Africa Global Chamber of Commerce (AGCC) was founded in 2014 and specializes in promoting trade, investment, education and cultural exchanges globally for the United States of America and Africa’s economic interest and its partners; and,
WHEREAS, the AGCC plays a vital role in creating and advocating for international business and serves as a liaison between the United States of America and Africa; and
WHEREAS, the AGCC commemorated its fifth anniversary in December 2019; and,
WHEREAS, the AGCC strives to serve businesses and professionals seeking business opportunities locally, while also, facilitating mutual commerce between the United States of America and Africa; and,
WHEREAS, the AGCC provides local platforms such as conferences, workshops, networking events, technical assistance and capacity building, trade missions, and many more services to connect its members to resources in the City | approve | Pass |
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20-1795
| 1 | | HONORING MY BLOCK, MY HOOD, MY CITY AND JAHMAL COLE FOR THEIR SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTION IN UNITING MULTIPLE SECTORS FOR THE BETTERMENT OF THE YOUTH OF COOK COUNTY | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING MY BLOCK, MY HOOD, MY CITY AND JAHMAL COLE FOR THEIR SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTION IN UNITING MULTIPLE SECTORS FOR THE BETTERMENT OF THE YOUTH OF COOK COUNTY
WHEREAS, My Block, My Hood, My City (MBMHMC) and CEO and Founder Jahmal Cole provide underprivileged youth with an awareness of the world and opportunities beyond their neighborhood; and,
WHEREAS, MBMHMC takes teenage aged students on explorations focused on STEM, Arts & Culture, Citizenry & Volunteerism, Health Community Development, Culinary Arts, and Entrepreneurism; and,
WHEREAS, MBMHMC provides opportunities for others to step outside their comfort zone and explore new communities, cultures, and cuisines to gain a greater understanding of the world; and,
WHEREAS, MBMHMC encourages others to fully immerse themselves in new experiences to broaden their knowledge base and expand their network; and,
WHEREAS, MCMHMC encourages youth members of the community to take responsibility for the community through service, empathy and collaboration; and,
WHEREAS, MBMHMC brings together all so | approve | Pass |
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20-1810
| 1 | | CONGRATULATING KESHET AND THE HONOREES AT ITS 2020 ANNUAL BENEFIT | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
CONGRATULATING KESHET AND THE HONOREES AT ITS 2020 ANNUAL BENEFIT
WHEREAS, through its core programs for children and adults with intellectual challenges in the Chicago area, and its international consulting work, Keshet serves over 1,000 individuals with disabilities and touches the lives of many more family members, peers, supporters, and other stakeholders around the globe; and
WHEREAS, for the past 36 years, Keshet has integrated students, campers, residents, and employees with disabilities into over 70 sites in the Chicago area and throughout the Midwest. Globally, Keshet has trained over 15,000 staff members, providing the tools necessary for successful inclusion of persons with intellectual challenges; and
WHEREAS, Keshet has shown the grace and wisdom to honor Steven Sarowitz, Joel and Melinda Klein, and Michael and Susie Lorge at its annual benefit on March 15, 2020; and
WHEREAS, Steve Sarowitz is Founder and Chairman of Paylocity, a leading U.S. provider of payroll and HR solutions. In addition, Steve also serves as CEO of Blue Marble, an internati | approve | Pass |
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20-1826
| 1 | | RECOGNIZING AMERICAN SODA FOUNTAIN, INC., FOR ITS MORE THAN 100 YEARS OF BUSINESS IN COOK COUNTY | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RECOGNIZING AMERICAN SODA FOUNTAIN, INC., FOR ITS MORE THAN 100 YEARS BUSINESS IN COOK COUNTY
WHEREAS, American Soda Fountain, Inc., is a third-generation, female-owned, family-operated business that has been in business in Chicago since 1917; and
WHEREAS, soda fountains, originally part of the local pharmacy, are unique to the history of America, and Chicago was central to the soda fountain industry; and
WHEREAS, the American Soda Fountain Company began life as the Chicago Soda Fountain Company under the stewardship of Sam Schy. A born salesman, Sam was awarded the Chicago distributorship for Liquid Carbonic, world-renowned for its soda fountains and soda machines; and
WHEREAS, during the 1930s, fountain production slowed, and many firms liquidated, but Sam Schy planned ahead and purchased whatever inventory he could; and
WHEREAS, in the late-1940s, Sam’s youngest son, Bob, joined the business, bringing with him the invaluable ability to “fix anything’; and
WHEREAS, in 1957, Liquid Carbonic merged with General Dynamics and divested its fountain business, p | approve | Pass |
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20-1828
| 1 | | HONORING NNEDIMMA NKEMDILI "NNEDI" OKORAFOR | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING NNEDIMMA NKEMDILI "NNEDI" OKORAFOR
WHEREAS, Nnedimma Nkemdili "Nnedi" Okorafor is an award-winning Nigerian-American author of Africanfuturism and Africanjujuism for children and adults, and is the winner of Hugo, Nebula, World Fantasy, Locus and Lodestar Awards; and
WHEREAS, Nnedi’s parents traveled to America to go to school, but could not return to Nigeria due to the Nigerian Civil War; and
WHEREAS, Nnedi was born in Cincinnati, OH in 1974 and has been visiting Nigeria since she was very young, and her novels and stories reflect both her West African heritage and her American life; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Okorafor attended Homewood-Flossmoor High School in Flossmoor, IL, and was a nationally known tennis and track star and excelled in math and sciences and due to her interest in insects, hoped to become an entomologist; and
WHEREAS, when a diagnosis of scoliosis and paralysis after surgery, which she would overcome with her indomitable spirit, derailed her dreams of a career in sports, she turned her focus to her creative side; and
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20-1861
| 1 | | CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF THOMAS LALAGOS | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF THOMAS LALAGOS
WHEREAS, Athanasios “Thomas” Lalagos was born in Vouno, Tegea, Greece on January 1, 1947. Thomas Lalagos emigrated to Chicago in 1958; and
WHEREAS, Thomas Lalagos grew up on the South Side of Chicago, graduated from Robert Lindblom High School Math & Science Academy and earned a bachelor’s degree from the Illinois Institute of Technology and a master’s degree in Political Science from the University of Illinois, Chicago; and
WHEREAS, Thomas Lalagos spent more than 35 years in the Chicago Public School System, a career committed to fighting on behalf of all students, the teachers dedicated to their education, and the facilities built for learning; and
WHEREAS, Thomas Lalagos was a civic activist prompting good will, fostering deep relationships, and protesting the ills of greed, myopic policy, and politics prioritizing the free market over the greater good; and
WHEREAS, Thomas Lalagos was a dedicated member of the Chicago Teachers Union and was committed to fighting for the rights of workers and building the labor mo | approve | Pass |
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20-1867
| 1 | | HONORING DARIUS SANDERS ACHIEVEMENTS AS A NATIONAL ROLLER SKATING CHAMPION | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING DARIUS SANDERS ACHIEVEMENTS AS A NATIONAL ROLLER SKATING CHAMPION
WHEREAS, Darius Sanders is the son of Phillip and Cassandra Sanders who reside in the Washington Heights neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago. He is a senior at Butler College Prep and scheduled to graduate in June 2020; and
WHEREAS, at the age of five years old, Darius Sanders developed a passion for roller skating while watching his mother perform at a local roller rink. Observing his mother and her friends skate motivated him to put on his first pair of skates; and
WHEREAS, Darius Sanders’ talents as a roller skater was noticed by Julie Jessup who became his coach. In 2013, Julie introduced Darius Sanders to Samantha Krusza, a native of Lansing, given their talents and love for the sport. Soon thereafter, the duo would from an inseparable skating partnership; and
WHEREAS, since their initial pairing, Darius Sanders and Samantha Krusza have competed in numerous roller skating competitions and skate shows. The duo finished first in the 2015 Figure National Championship | approve | Pass |
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20-1869
| 1 | | HONORING SYLVAIN TURCOTTE FOR HIS NOMINATION AND INDUCTION INTO THE ILLINOIS HOCKEY HALL OF FAME | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING SYLVAIN TURCOTTE FOR HIS NOMINATION AND INDUCTION INTO THE ILLINOIS HOCKEY HALL OF FAME
WHEREAS, Sylvain Turcotte was born and raised in Montreal by parents Yvan and Micheline; and
WHEREAS, Sylvain Turcotte’s passion for hockey began at age five when he was first enrolled in organized hockey; and
WHEREAS, Sylvain Turcotte’s devotion to hockey was made apparent by the many hours he spent on the ice - often up to eight hours a day, five days a week; and
WHEREAS, Sylvain Turcotte’s love of the game was a family affair, starting with his Uncle Réal Turcotte who opened the Turcotte Stickhandling Hockey School where Sylvain spent time as both a student and an instructor; and
WHEREAS, Sylvain Turcotte played hockey through high school where he was coached by his father Yvan; and
WHEREAS, Sylvain Turcotte attended the University of Quebec in Montreal, majoring in physical education; and
WHEREAS, Sylvain Turcotte brought his vast hockey experience with him when he moved to Glenview in his 20s; and
WHEREAS, Sylvain Turcotte was hired by the Glenview Ice | approve | Pass |
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20-1886
| 1 | | HONORING THE LIFE OF DR. VIRGINIA BISHOP | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE LIFE OF DR. VIRGINIA BISHOP
WHEREAS, on February 4, 2020 Virginia Bishop, MD, MPH, a leader and advocate for diversity, inclusion and equity in healthcare and medical education, and a prominent educator and physician, passed away at the age of 60; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Virginia Bishop was an assistant professor of Preventive Medicine in the Division of Public Health Practice and co-founded Northwestern’s Alliance for Research in Chicagoland Communities (ARCC) program in the Center for Community Health. She served as ARCC’s co-director from 2007 - 2010, alongside ARCC co-founder and current director Jen Brown, MPH; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Virginia Bishop earned her undergraduate degree in biology at Loyola University in Chicago in 1982. She then went on to earn her medical degree from Southern Illinois University in 1986 and completed her residency in pediatrics at Northwestern University’s McGaw Medical Center and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago in 1989. Soon after, she earned a Master’s in Public Health at The George Washington Univers | approve | Pass |
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20-1894
| 1 | | HONORING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE DEPAUL’S PUBLIC RELATIONS AND STUDENT SOCIETY OF AMERICA’S (“PRSSA”), 2020 PRSSA’S BATEMAN COMPETITION “LOVE WHERE YOU COUNT” 2020 CENSUS CAMPAIGN | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE DEPAUL’S PUBLIC RELATIONS AND STUDENT SOCIETY OF AMERICA’S (“PRSSA”), 2020 PRSSA’S BATEMAN COMPETITION “LOVE WHERE YOU COUNT” 2020 CENSUS CAMPAIGN
WHEREAS, the 2020 DePaul University PRSSA organization entered the 2020 Bateman Competition. The national PRSSA organization partnered with the U.S. Census Bureau, the federal government’s largest statistical agency which tracks statistical information about the nation’s population and economy for the 2020 annual Bateman Competition; and
WHEREAS, the Bateman Competition was first established as the National Case Study in 1973 and later renamed to honor the late Carroll J. Bateman, APR. It challenges teams of students to research, plan, implement and evaluate a public relations campaign for an actual client. Annually more than 75 teams enter the competition, giving students real-world experience and after an extensive judging process, three finalists are chosen to present their campaigns to the sponsor. This year the competition’s sponsor and client is the U.S. Census Bureau; and | approve | Pass |
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20-1913
| 1 | | A RESOLUTION CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH IN THE 15TH DISTRICT | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH IN THE 15TH DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the month of February is recognized as Black History Month; and
WHEREAS, Black History Month celebrates achievements of notable Black Americans and the central role of Black Americans in U.S. History; and
WHEREAS, Cook County celebrates the vast contributions made by Black residents in our communities; and
WHEREAS, the 15th District of Cook County is proud to celebrate the diversity of its residents and the richness of culture in our communities; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Hanover Park, a municipality in the 15th District, recognizes the importance of learning about other cultures and finding common ground; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Hanover Park formed the Hanover Park Sister Cities Committee; and
WHEREAS, the Hanover Park Sister Cities Committee's functions are to promote, foster, and publicize local, state, and national Sister Cities Programs; and
WHEREAS, the committee acts to foster international municipal cooperation through aid and education; and
WHEREAS, the Committee was forme | approve | Pass |
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| 1 | | NATIONAL CHILDREN’S DENTAL HEALTH MONTH | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY AS NATIONAL CHILDREN’S DENTAL HEALTH MONTH
WHEREAS, the American Dental Association held the first national observance of Children’s Dental Health Day on February 8, 1949 and was later extended to a month-long celebration known today as National Children’s Dental Health Month; and
WHEREAS, according to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, more than 50 percent of children will be affected by tooth decay before age five and dental caries is the most common chronic disease affecting children; and
WHEREAS, the Office of the U.S. Surgeon General has reported that more than 51 million school hours are lost each year to dental-related conditions; and
WHEREAS, our teeth are directly linked to our bloodstream through the roots in our gums and when an infection goes untreated long enough, it can lead to serious health problems; and
WHEREAS, the Oral Health Forum, a community-centered initiative of Heartland Alliance, has been working collaboratively in Cook County to improve the health and wellbeing of children and their fami | approve | Pass |
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