Board of Commissioners of Cook County - Meeting of Board of Commissioners on 12/18/2025 at 9:00 AM

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26-0380	1	HONORING DR. DOROTHY JEAN TILLMAN II	Consent Calendar Resolution	PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING DR. DOROTHY JEAN TILLMAN II WHEREAS, it is with great pride that we acknowledge the historic accomplishment of Dr. Dorothy Jean Tillman II, who has become the youngest member in nearly 100 years of the Delta Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.; and WHEREAS, Dr. Tillman was officially inducted on November 1, 2025, as part of the "14 Phases of RHOyalty" torch class, demonstrating exceptional dedication, resilience, and leadership; and WHEREAS, the Delta Sigma Alumnae Chapter has a long-standing commitment to fostering academic excellence, cultural enrichment, and leadership development in our community, positively impacting countless lives; and WHEREAS, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., founded on November 12, 1922, at Butler University, strives to improve the quality of life for women and families through community service, scholarship, and sisterhood, with chapters across the globe; and WHEREAS, this esteemed organization engages in vital community service initiatives, including Operation Big Bookbag, the Women’s Wellne	Not available	Not available
26-0379	1	HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF ROBERT BLACKWELL SR.	Consent Calendar Resolution	PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF ROBERT BLACKWELL SR. WHEREAS, Cook County, Illinois, stands on the foundation of visionaries, innovators, and generous leaders whose courage has shaped industries, uplifted communities, and changed lives across the region; and WHEREAS, Robert Blackwell Sr., born in Virginia and raised in a working-class Philadelphia family, demonstrated determination and brilliance from an early age, earning a football scholarship to Wichita State University before becoming an indelible presence in the Chicagoland area throughout his distinguished career; and WHEREAS, Mr. Blackwell broke barriers as one of the first Black salespeople hired by International Business Machines (IBM), rising from systems engineer to Director of IBM’s Greater Chicago Consulting Services at a time when African Americans and other minorities rarely held such leadership roles; and? WHEREAS, throughout his 26-year tenure at IBM, and later as founder and CEO of Blackwell Consulting Services, Mr. Blackwell championed opportunity for the historically overlooked-inc	Not available	Not available
26-0003	1	Phyllis Woods Resolution	Consent Calendar Resolution	PROPOSED RESOLUTION IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF PHYLLIS A. WOODS FOR HER EXEMPLARY SERVICE TO COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS WHEREAS, Ms. Phyllis Woods introduced to the Cook County Government work force in 1997 as a temporary employee in the Bureau of Administration is retiring from Cook County; and WHEREAS, Ms. Woods in 1997 was offered and accepted a permanent position in the Bureau of Human Resources Labor Relations Division as an Administrative Assistant to the Special Assistant to the Cook County Board President; and WHEREAS, Ms. Woods earned her Degree of Associate in Applied Science with a Major in Paralegal and Degree of Bachelor of Business Administration with a Concentration in Management from Robert Morris University Illinois; and WHEREAS, Ms. Woods has provided over twenty-eight (28) years of dedicated public service to Cook County Government under the Administration of four (4) Cook County Board Presidents, starting as a temporary employee, administrative assistant, hearing officer, labor analyst, labor liaison officer, and ended her tenure as Senior Labor R	Not available	Not available
26-0349	1	A RESOLUTION HONORING THE DEDICATION OF THE HONORABLE DR. DENNIS DEER CONVERSATION LAB AT ENCLAVE ACADEMY	Consent Calendar Resolution	PROPOSED RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION HONORING THE DEDICATION OF THE HONORABLE DR. DENNIS DEER CONVERSATION LAB AT ENCLAVE ACADEMY WHEREAS, Cook County recognizes the critical importance of high-quality, accessible continuing education environments for entrepreneurs, organizational leaders, educators, and community builders-psychologically safe spaces that foster innovation, collaboration, and lifelong learning; and WHEREAS, the Honorable Dr. Dennis Deer (1972-2024) exemplified visionary leadership, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to advancing educational opportunity, civic engagement, and community well-being throughout Cook County; and WHEREAS, Enclave Academy is a pacesetting not-for-profit microlearning community specializing in nonclinical cognitive psychology for the continual development of decision-critical metacognition skills; and WHEREAS, Enclave Academy has established The Honorable Dr. Dennis Deer Conversation Lab to honor his extraordinary legacy as a Founding Faculty Member, thereby creating a dynamic space dedicated to dialogue, collaboration, i	Not available	Not available
26-0012	1	Honoring Woori Taekwondo & Hapkido Academy	Consent Calendar Resolution	PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING WOORI TAEKWONDO & HAPKIDO ACADEMY WHEREAS, “Woori” means “You and Me.” Woori Taekwondo & Hapkido Academy represents a community of martial artists united under the common goal of striving toward excellence in both martial arts and all aspects of life; and WHEREAS, philanthropy holds a place of great importance in the Woori philosophy; and WHEREAS, on Saturday, November 15th, 2025, Woori Taekwondo & Hapkido Academy will host its 12th Annual fundraising event to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, entitled “Kick for the Cure”; and WHEREAS, Woori Taekwondo & Hapkido Academy is composed of highly motivated and exceptionally trained individuals dedicated to the development of character, self-discipline, and inner peace through the principles of integrity and perseverance; and WHEREAS, over the past 14 years, Woori Taekwondo & Hapkido Academy has raised more than $180,000 to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in its fight against childhood cancer; and WHEREAS, Grandmaster Kwanpil Kim serves as the head of Woori Taekwon	Not available	Not available
26-0011	1	HONORING DIWALI AND RECOGNIZING THE INDIAN AMERICAN BUSINESS COUNCIL OF CHICAGO	Consent Calendar Resolution	PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING DIWALI AND RECOGNIZING THE INDIAN AMERICAN BUSINESS COUNCIL OF CHICAGO “May the light of Diwali guide us toward compassion, justice, and unity - and may Cook County always be a place where every light shines.” WHEREAS, Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is one of the most celebrated holidays around the world, observed by millions of people of Hindu, Sikh, Jain, and Buddhist faiths; and WHEREAS, Diwali symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance - reminding us all of the power of truth, unity, and renewal; and WHEREAS, in a time when our world faces so much darkness - division, uncertainty, and struggle - the spirit of Diwali offers a powerful reminder of what this nation and this County promise to every individual: hope, opportunity, and the light of belonging; and WHEREAS, the Indian American community in Cook County and throughout the Chicago region plays an invaluable role in advancing business, education, innovation, and public service, enriching the social and economic fabric of our count	Not available	Not available
26-0010	1	30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MILLION MAN MARCH	Consent Calendar Resolution	PROPOSED RESOLUTION RESOLUTION HONORING THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MILLION MAN MARCH “We must atone, we must reconcile, and we must take responsibility for ourselves and our communities. Only then can we build the kind of world our children deserve.” - The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan WHEREAS, October 16, 2025, marks the 30th Anniversary of the historic Million Man March, a monumental gathering that took place on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., drawing hundreds of thousands of Black men from across the nation in an unprecedented demonstration of unity, self-determination, and spiritual renewal; and WHEREAS, the Million Man March was convened under the divine guidance and visionary leadership of the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan, the National Representative of the Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad and the Nation of Islam, who called upon Black men to atone, reconcile, and take responsibility for rebuilding themselves, their families, and their communities; and WHEREAS, the Nation of Islam, headquartered in the City of Chicago, in the County of Cook, pla	Not available	Not available
26-0389	1	HONORING HARRY JONGSMA	Consent Calendar Resolution	PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING HARRY JONGSMA ON HIS OUTSTANDING CAREER AND SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY WHEREAS, Harry Jongsma was born in 1936 in Hammond, Indiana and spent his early childhood in Munster, Indiana, before his family moved to what is now Lynwood, Illinois; and WHEREAS, Mr. Jongsma attended Sandridge School and later Bloom High School where he was actively involved in 4H and Future Farmers of America; and WHEREAS, from an early age, Harry’s life revolved around the Lynwood community a commitment that would continue throughout his life; and WHEREAS, in 1955, Harry married Joyce Johnson. They spent a brief period working on his uncle’s farm in Lowell, Indiana, before returning to the family farm in Lynwood, and in late 1956, Harry began his career at the Ford Motor Company as a tool and die maker; and WHEREAS, Harry and Joyce had four children while living on the family farm along Glenwood-Dyer Rd., and in 1963 they purchased his father-in-law’s trailer park and twenty acres along Lincoln Highway, where they lived until 1986; and WHEREAS, in 1968, fire par	Not available	Not available