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Meeting Name: Board of Commissioners Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/24/2026 11:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Cook County Building, Board Room, 118 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois
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26-2324 1 HONORING RICK KWASNESKI FOR A LIFETIME OF PUBLIC SERVICEConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION RESOLUTION HONORING RICK KWASNESKI FOR A LIFETIME OF PUBLIC SERVICE WHEREAS, Chairman Rick Kwasneski was originally appointed to the Pace Board on August 28, 2002 as the representative from Southwest Cook County, and then was appointed Chairman of the Pace Board on December 7, 2006, becoming the third and longest-serving chairman in Pace’s history; and WHEREAS, Chairman Kwasneski’s advocacy to the Illinois General Assembly enabled Pace to thrive, resulting in legislation that increased Pace funding in both 2008 and 2025; and WHEREAS, Chairman Kwasneski’s vision for express bus-on-shoulder service led to a 2011 change in State law that makes Pace the sole operator of buses on the shoulder of Interstate 55 in the southwest suburbs and which led to 600% ridership growth in that corridor over the first seven years of the service; and WHEREAS, Chairman Kwasneski led the development of Pace’s Pulse rapid transit program and the launch of the first two lines, on Milwaukee Avenue in 2019, and on Dempster Street in 2023, with another four lines currently   Not available Not available
26-2193 1 Honoring September 1802026 as national POW/MIA recognition dayConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING SEPTEMBER 18, 2026 AS NATIONAL POW/MIA RECOGNITION DAY WHEREAS, throughout our Nation’s history, American service members held as Prisoners of War have endured extraordinary sacrifice, including isolation, captivity, trauma, hardship and, in some cases, inhumane treatment in violation of international law and the standards of human dignity; and WHEREAS, National POW/MIA Recognition Day was established in 1979 by proclamation of President Jimmy Carter and has since been observed annually on the third Friday of September to honor former Prisoners of War and those who remain missing and unaccounted for; and WHEREAS, generations of American service members have answered our Nation’s call to duty, many risking capture, imprisonment, injury and death in defense of our country. On National POW/MIA Recognition Day, we honor those who endured captivity, remember those who remain missing and unaccounted for and stand with the families who continue to await answers; and WHEREAS, nearly 81,000 Americans remain missing from past conflicts, and the co   Not available Not available
26-2156 2 Jamie Irene Jones In MemoriamConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION JAIME IRENE JONES, IN MEMORIAM WHEREAS, Jamie Irene Jones (nee Humphrey) passed away peacefully on August 14th in her Woodridge home, surrounded by her family, after a 10-year journey with breast cancer; and WHEREAS, Jamie Irene Jones was born in Chicago and grew up as one of three sisters. A 2000 graduate of Willowbrook High School, Jamie met David Jones in 1999, who would later become the love of her life. After being set up to attend a wedding in 2003-a date Jamie would fondly call her “Best Date Ever”-Jamie and Dave were married in 2007; and WHEREAS, Jamie Irene Jones is survived by her beloved husband, David, and her children, Nicholas, Emma, Irena, and Michaela; and WHEREAS, Jamie Irene Jones was the devoted sister of Michelle Bukowski and Beth Schneider; and WHEREAS, Jamie Irene Jones faithfully served the people of Cook County Government for 20 years; and WHEREAS, Jamie Irene Jones began working for the Cook County Highway Department as a summer aide, working and assisting in various divisions of the Department, including Personnel, the Map Division   Not available Not available
26-2205 1 Resolution- Congratulating LaVern Moore on Her RetirementConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING LAVERN MOORE ON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT FROM COOK COUNTY GOVERNMENT WHEREAS, LaVern Moore has been a dedicated and loyal public servant for Cook County Government for 34 years; and WHEREAS, LaVern Moore began her career at Cook County in 1991 as a Commissary Line Worker and served in Sanitation in the Laundry Room prior to it being contracted for the Cook County Sheriff’s Department under President Richard Phelan. She subsequently worked under Presidents John H. Stroger, Bobbie L. Steele, Todd Stroger, and Toni Preckwinkle; and WHEREAS, LaVern remained with the Cook County Sheriff’s Department until her transition to Janitorial Services within the Department of Facilities Management, where she began her tenure as a Janitor II; and WHEREAS, LaVern served as Janitor II at the Domestic Violence Courthouse; and WHEREAS, LaVern’s responsibilities under her current title as Janitor II included providing custodial services, assisting Community Service Officers as lead contact and liaison for the Domestic Violence Courthouse. LaVer   Not available Not available
26-2323 1 HONORING MICHAEL W. LEWIS FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE RTAConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION RESOLUTION HONORING MICHAEL W. LEWIS FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY WHEREAS, Michael W. Lewis was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) in November 2013, representing suburban Cook County; and WHEREAS, Mr. Lewis has served the RTA with distinction for more than a decade, including in his role as Vice-Chair of the Audit Committee and as a member of the Finance Committee, providing steady leadership and thoughtful oversight of the Authority’s financial stewardship and accountability; and WHEREAS, Mr. Lewis brought to the RTA a wealth of corporate experience from his more than 30-year career with BMO Financial Group, where he served in numerous roles including assistant vice-president, vice-president, and team leader in the Special Industries Group, assuming responsibility for the Healthcare, Education, and Tax-Exempt Institutions Team; and WHEREAS, Mr. Lewis concluded his distinguished corporate career as Regional President and Executive Vice President of the Chicago Metro Regi   Not available Not available
26-2285 1 Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC) 40th anniversaryConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION RECOGNITION OF THE WOMEN’S BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER’S 40TH ANNIVERSARY WHEREAS, the Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC) was founded in 1986 by Hedy Ratner and S. Carol Dougal with a mission to expand economic opportunity for women and strengthen communities through business ownership; and WHEREAS, in March 1986, the WBDC announcement its establishment of the nation’s first Small Business Development Center for Women marking an early milestone in its pioneering work to advance women entrepreneurs; and WHEREAS, throughout its 40-year history, the WBDC has fostered bipartisan collaboration and built enduring partnerships among government leaders, corporate partners, nonprofit organizations and community stakeholders, continuing the founders’ commitment to bridging political and ideological divides in pursuit of expanding economic opportunity; and WHEREAS, for four decades the WBDC has provided comprehensive support to business owners across the Midwest, including business advising, entrepreneurial training, access to capital, certification as   Not available Not available
26-2335 1 80TH BIRTHDAY OF PROFESSOR SHAFFDEEN A. 80th Birthday of Professor Shaffdeen AmuwoConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING THE 80TH BIRTHDAY OF PROFESSOR SHAFFDEEN A. AMUWO WHEREAS, Professor Shaffdeen A. Amuwo, born on September 15, 1946, in Lagos, Nigeria, and Professor Emeritus at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) School of Public Health, is a globally renowned advocate, humanitarian, and scholar of public health and equity in healthcare and education whose decades of leadership, service, and vision have transformed thousands of lives in the United States, Nigeria, and several other countries; and WHEREAS, Professor Amuwo is a proud son of Lagos, educated at Zumratul Islamiyyah Elementary School and Methodist Boys’ High School, having attended evening classes and worked at the United Bank for Africa prior to continuing his studies in the United States; and WHEREAS, Professor Amuwo is a paternal descendant of the Royal Family of the Eletu Iwashe of Lagos and a maternal grandson of Chief Sadiku Sarumi, the Ashoju Oba of Lagos during the reign of Oba Adele; and WHEREAS, Professor Amuwo has played a critical role in laying the foundation for the grou   Not available Not available
26-2096 1 Honoring the life legac and service of Pastor David Coleman, SrConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE, LEGACY, AND EXTRAORDINARY SERVICE OF PASTOR DAVID COLEMAN, SR. WHEREAS, Pastor David Coleman, Sr. devoted his life to faith, family, public service, and the advancement of Chicago's Englewood community, leaving an enduring legacy of compassion, leadership, and unwavering commitment to others; and WHEREAS, Pastor David Coleman, Sr. was born on May 14, 1934, in Parkdale, Arkansas, the seventh of eleven children born to Reverend John and Ruby Coleman. Raised in a household rooted in faith, hard work, perseverance, and service, he carried these values throughout every aspect of his life and ministry; and WHEREAS, following the passing of his father, Reverend John Coleman, in 1967, Pastor David Coleman, Sr. accepted the call to serve as Pastor of New Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church. For more than five decades, until his retirement in 2020, he faithfully led the congregation, providing steadfast spiritual guidance while transforming the church into a cornerstone of hope, fellowship, and service for countless families throu   Not available Not available
26-2263 1 RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER AS OVARIAN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH IN COOK COUNTYConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER AS OVARIAN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH IN COOK COUNTY WHEREAS, ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer deaths among women in the United States and causes more deaths than any other gynecologic cancer; and WHEREAS, in the United States, a woman’s lifetime risk of being diagnosed with ovarian cancer is approximately 1 in 78; and WHEREAS, the American Cancer Society estimates 21,010 cases of ovarian cancer will be newly diagnosed in 2026 and 12,450 individuals will die from the disease nationwide; and WHEREAS, ovarian cancer is the deadliest of all female reproductive system cancers; and WHEREAS, the five-year survival rate for ovarian cancer is over 90 percent for individuals diagnosed in early stages; and WHEREAS, while mammograms can detect breast cancer and Pap smears may detect cervical cancer, there is no reliable early detection test for ovarian cancer; and WHEREAS, in June 2007, the first national consensus statement on ovarian cancer symptoms was developed to provide consistency in describing sympto   Not available Not available
26-2348 1 HONORING HAZEL CREST POLICE CHIEF MITCHELL R. DAVIS III FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED CAREER IN LAW ENFORCEMENT AND NATIONAL LEADERSHIPConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING HAZEL CREST POLICE CHIEF MITCHELL R. DAVIS III FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED CAREER IN LAW ENFORCEMENT AND NATIONAL LEADERSHIP WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners is pleased to recognize Mitchell R. Davis III, Chief of Police for the Village of Hazel Crest, for his distinguished career in law enforcement, commitment to public service, and recent installation as the 49th National President of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE); and WHEREAS, Chief Davis has dedicated decades to protecting and serving communities throughout the South Suburbs, beginning his law enforcement career with the Park Forest Police Department and later serving as Chief of Police for the Villages of Dixmoor and Hazel Crest; and WHEREAS, Chief Davis has demonstrated exceptional leadership throughout his career, including serving as the 73rd President of the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police, becoming the first black President of that organization; and WHEREAS, Chief Davis has held numerous leadership positions with NOBLE and now serves   Not available Not available
26-2347 1 RECOGNIZING BLOOD CANCER AND SICKLE CELL AWARENESS MONTH IN COOK COUNTYConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING BLOOD CANCER AND SICKLE CELL AWARENESS MONTH IN COOK COUNTY WHEREAS, the month of September is National Blood Cancer and Sickle Cell Awareness Month, a month-long initiative designated by Congress to help focus attention on the need for research and treatment of blood cancer and sickle cell diseases; and WHEREAS, Sickle cell disease (SCD) is the most common inherited blood disorder in the United States, in which red blood cells may become sickle-shaped and harden. For a baby to be born with sickle cell disease, both parents must carry a sickle cell trait or gene. Sickle cell disease is not contagious, and there is no universal cure; and WHEREAS, about 1 in 13 African Americans carry the sickle cell trait, and many do not know they have it; an estimated 100,000 people in the U.S. have SCD, with approximately 2,000 babies born with SCD annually in the United States; and WHEREAS, people of many ethnic backgrounds can have SCD, but it disproportionately affects Black and Brown Americans, with more than 90% of U.S. cases occurring in non-Hisp   Not available Not available
26-2308 1 CASAConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION HONORING COURT APPOOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES (CASA) OF COOK COUNTY FOR ITS EXTRAORDINARY ADVOCACY ON BEHALF OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE WHEREAS, pursuant to the Illinois Juvenile Court Act, (705ILCS 405/2-17.1) Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) serve as trained advocates appointed by the court to represent the best interests of children involved in abuse and neglect proceedings; and WHEREAS, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Cook County, founded in 1986, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring that children involved in the foster care system have their rights protected, their voices heard, and their best interests advanced through advocacy that promotes safety, permanency, well-being, and successful transitions to adulthood; and WHEREAS, for more than forty years, CASA of Cook County has provided unwavering advocacy and support to more than 12,000 children and youth affected by abuse, neglect, family instability, trauma, and prolonged involvement in the child welfare system; and WHEREAS, as one of the nation's    Not available Not available
26-2311 1 HONORING RAMI DOUKKY FOR 31 YEARS OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO COOK COUNTY HEALTHConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING RAMI DOUKKY FOR 31 YEARS OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO COOK COUNTY HEALTH WHEREAS, Dr. Rami Doukky, MD, MSc, MBA, has devoted 31 years of distinguished service to Cook County Health, beginning his career at the historic Cook County Hospital in 1995 and serving as an attending cardiologist since 2002; and WHEREAS, Dr. Doukky served as Chairman of the Division of Cardiology from 2014 to 2024, providing visionary leadership that strengthened cardiovascular care, education, research, and quality throughout Cook County Health; and WHEREAS, in 2022, Dr. Doukky became the Founding Medical Director of the Cook County Health Cardiovascular Service Line, where he developed and implemented a comprehensive system of cardiovascular services, including advanced cardiac imaging, structural heart disease, electrophysiology, pulmonary embolism intervention, lipid and cardiovascular genetics, and specialized HIV cardiovascular care; and WHEREAS, under his leadership, Cook County Health achieved national recognition for cardiovascular quality and excellence, in   Not available Not available
26-2150 1 Honoring Jennifer ‘Sis’ Killen on her departure from service of cook countyConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING JENNIFER ‘SIS’ KILLEN UPON THE OCCASION OF HER DEPARTURE FROM SERVICE TO COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS WHEREAS, Jennifer ‘Sis’ Killen has had an accomplished and widely admired 27-year career in the transportation industry; and WHEREAS, Sis began her tenure with Cook County in 2012 as Bureau Chief for the Department of Transportation and Highways (DoTH) Transportation and Planning section, where she oversaw the traffic, project studies, programming, agreements and right-of-way divisions; and WHEREAS, in 2013, she was promoted to DoTH Assistant Superintendent - the first female to achieve the title - where she assisted the Superintendent with all department functions, and oversaw six bureaus that perform planning, design, construction, maintenance and administrative activities; and WHEREAS, in April 2021, Sis was appointed as Superintendent of DoTH, again making County history as the first female to hold the title in the department’s 113-year history, where she was charged with the planning, design, operation, maintenance and construction of 561 centerli   Not available Not available