Meeting Name: Board of Commissioners Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/7/2017 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Cook County Building, Board Room, 118 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois
Consent Calendar Meeting
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Attachments: 02.7.2017 Consent Calendar Agenda - Second Set.pdf
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17-1489 1 HONORING THE LIFE OF CAPTAIN EUGENE CERNANConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE OF CAPTAIN EUGENE CERNAN WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Captain Eugene Cernan from our midst on January 16, 2017; and WHEREAS, Captain Cernan was born on March 14, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois, to Andrew and Rose Cernan; and WHEREAS, the family soon relocated to the Village of Bellwood, Illinois, where Captain Cernan was raised; and WHEREAS, Captain Cernan went on to study at Purdue University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering; and WHEREAS, Captain Cernan joined the United States Navy ROTC and served aboard the USS Roanoke while he was still in college; and WHEREAS, Captain Cernan was commissioned into the Navy and became a Naval Aviator in 1958; and WHEREAS, he graduated with a Master of Science Degree in Aeronautical Engineering in 1963 from the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School; and WHEREAS, that same year, Captain Cernan was selected by NASA as an astronaut to participate in the Gemini and Apollo programs; and WHEREAS, Captain Cernan commanded the A   Action details Not available
17-1530 1 RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY 14, 2017 AS FOOD CHECKOUT DAYConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY 14, 2017 AS FOOD CHECKOUT DAY WHEREAS, Food Checkout Day was established in the mid-1990’s to recognize the connection between farmers and the safe, nutritious food source they cooperatively grow; and WHEREAS, the Cook County Farm Bureau® has celebrated Food Checkout Day by raising cash and food donations for Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana (RMHC®-CNI) since 2001; and WHEREAS, Food Checkout Day will again be celebrated at the Ronald McDonald House near Advocate Hope Children’s Hospital and the Ronald McDonald House near Lurie’s; and WHEREAS, since 2001 Cook County Farm Bureau® members have donated over 900 hours; over 82,000 pounds of food; contributed over $123,00 in cash donations; and over 2,600 pounds of pop tabs to support Chicagoland’s five Ronald McDonald Houses; and WHEREAS, Cook County Farm Bureau® families and partners have donated enough food to feed over 91,000 families; WHEREAS, RMHC®-CNI continues to care for families of children with complex medical issues by providing approvePass Action details Not available
17-1603 1 CONGRATULATING THE 2016 WORLD SERIES CHAMPION CHICAGO CUBSConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE 2016 WORLD SERIES CHAMPION CHICAGO CUBS WHEREAS, the President and the Cook County Board of Commissioners on behalf of its residents wish to wholeheartedly congratulate the 2016 Chicago Cubs for their triumphant year, winning the National League Central Division, National League Pennant, and culminating in their World Series win which captivated fans around the world; and WHEREAS, established in 1876 as the Chicago White Stockings, later changing their name to the Chicago Colts, the Chicago Orphans and finally settling on the name Chicago Cubs in 1903, the Cubs are the oldest Major League Baseball team to have played its entire existence in a single city; and WHEREAS, the leadership and commitment of Chairman and Owner Tom Ricketts to invest in the Cubs’ long-term growth, starting with President of Baseball Operations Theo Epstein, who brought a proven winning track record and attention to detail, set the stage to turn the Cubs from the lovable losers that caused yearly heartbreak to its devoted fans into a world-class, championship approvePass Action details Not available
17-1609 1 HONORING BISHOP DR. CLAUDE PORTER ON THE OCCASION OF HIS 80TH BIRTHDAYConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING BISHOP DR. CLAUDE PORTER ON THE OCCASION OF HIS 80TH BIRTHDAY WHEREAS, Bishop Dr. Claude Porter was born on January 21, 1937 in Memphis, Tennessee; and WHEREAS, Bishop Porter celebrated his 80th birthday on January 21, 2017; and WHEREAS, Bishop Porter has more than 45 years of experience in social services having founded Proviso Leyden Council for Community Action, Inc. with a single employment training grant in 1968; and, WHEREAS, He is also the Founder and President of the Porter Family Center, the President of Maywood Phoenix Homes Senior Citizens Project, the Executive Vice President of the West Suburban NAACP and the Founder, Bishop and Pastor of Proviso Missionary Baptist Church located in Maywood, Illinois; and, WHEREAS, Bishop Porter is a member of several boards in and around the West Suburban Cook County area and Chairman of the Proviso Township Ministerial Alliance Network (PT-MAN); and, WHEREAS, Bishop Porter is the past recipient of the Humanitarian Award, the Community Spirit Award, Business of the Year Award, Pioneer AwapprovePass Action details Not available
17-1612 1 Resolution Honoring Jamela AnthonyConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION HONORING JAMELA ANTHONY IN HER FIGHT AGAINST BRAIN CANCER WHEREAS, Jamela Anthony was born on November 10, 2010, to her mother Tangela Watson; and WHEREAS, at the age of five, Jamela was diagnosed with a rare brain cancer; and WHEREAS, since her diagnosis, Jamela has undergone months of radiation therapy and a year of chemotherapy; and WHEREAS, despite spending much of her time in and out of the hospital, Jamela remains positive and full of life; and WHEREAS, Jamela’s brightness and energy have touched the hearts of her family and caregivers; and WHEREAS, Jamela has continued to dance and joke with her family as she bravely faces this diagnosis; and WHEREAS, Jamela, with the support of her family and caregivers, will continue to courageously battle her cancer. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the President of the Board and the Board of Commissioners that Jamela Anthony is to be honored for her valiant fight against cancer.approvePass Action details Not available
17-1617 1 IN MEMORY OF JEFF MCGRATHConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION IN MEMORY OF JEFF MCGRATH WHEREAS, Jeff McGrath, award-winning journalist, pioneer in the television home shopping industry and longtime ABC7 television executive widely credited with launching the career of Oprah Winfrey died at the age of 73, leaving behind family, countless friends, colleagues and a community enriched for having known him; and WHEREAS, Jeff McGrath was a talented and influential Chicago television executive for more than thirty years. In addition to his countless career achievements he was well-known and beloved by his colleges as a generous mentor to generations of producers and programmers working around the country. His wisdom and guidance helped shape the next generation of television journalists; and WHEREAS, Jeff McGrath’s distinguished career in television management included a lengthy run as program director at ABC-owned WLS-Channel 7. In addition to his outstanding work there he will long be remembered for being the first to spot a young Oprah Winfrey on the demo tape of Debra DiMaio, a producer from Baltimore he happrovePass Action details Not available
17-1618 1 HONORING THE OUTSTANDING SERVICE OF GEORGE MITCHELL, OUTGOING PRESIDENT OF THE NAACP EVANSTON/NORTH SHORE BRANCHConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING THE OUTSTANDING SERVICE OF GEORGE MITCHELL, OUTGOING PRESIDENT OF THE NAACP EVANSTON/NORTH SHORE BRANCH WHEREAS, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is the oldest and largest" United States grassroots based civil rights organization; founded February 12, 1909, by a diverse multi-racial group of activists of varying political and religious backgrounds, including Ida Wells-Barnett, W.E.B. DuBois, Henry Moscowitz, Mary White Ovington, Oswald Garrison Villiard and William English Walling. They were all committed to the cause of equality; and WHEREAS, the local branch, Evanston/North Shore NAACP, was formed in 1915 and is a vital and proud organization that is both well respected and admired for their work pursuing the mission and objectives of the NAACP. For over a century, Evanston/North Shore NAACP has been a major force for good in the community; achieving political, educational, social and economic equality and working to eliminate race prejudice. They continue to be a voice for change and have a long list ofapprovePass Action details Not available
17-1619 1 HONORING THE INSTALLATION OF REVEREND DOCTOR MICHAEL C.R. NABORS AS THE NEW PRESIDENT OF THE NAACP ON JANUARY 22, 2017Consent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING THE INSTALLATION OF REVEREND DOCTOR MICHAEL C.R. NABORS AS THE NEW PRESIDENT OF THE NAACP ON JANUARY 22, 2017 WHEREAS, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is the oldest and largest" United States grassroots based civil rights organization; founded February 12, 1909, by a diverse multi-racial group of activists of varying political and religious backgrounds, including Ida Wells-Barnett, W.E.B. DuBois, Henry Moscowitz, Mary White Ovington, Oswald Garrison Villiard and William English Walling. They were all committed to the cause of equality; and WHEREAS, the local branch, Evanston/North Shore NAACP, was formed in 1915 and is a vital and proud organization that is both well respected and admired for their work pursuing the mission and objectives of the NAACP. For over a century, Evanston/North Shore NAACP has been a major force for good in the community; achieving political, educational, social and economic equality and working to eliminate race prejudice. They continue to be a voice for change and have a long approvePass Action details Not available
17-1620 1 HONORING POWERS AND SONS CONTRUCTION COMPANY FOR FIFTY YEARS OF DEDICATED AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRYConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING POWERS AND SONS CONTRUCTION COMPANY FOR FIFTY YEARS OF DEDICATED AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY WHEREAS, Powers and Sons were founded in 1967 by its Founder Mamon Powers Sr..Powers and Sons Constructions is a highly respected commercial, industrial, and institutional construction company; and WHEREAS, Powers and Sons staff has grown from three employs to a staff of more than 70 professionals support staff of architects, registered engineers and other specialist to help the company meet its client’s needs with offices in Chicago, IL. Gary Indiana, and Indianapolis; and WHEREAS, they take pride in their relationships with local unions to ensure successful and timely completion of their projects; and WHEREAS, Powers and Sons have maintained a solid, unblemished record of integrity, quality performance and cost effectiveness in the general contracting industry; and WHEREAS, This company began as a premier home building firm, have grown to become a leading general contractor, construction manager, design builder and project managapprovePass Action details Not available
17-1621 1 JTDC Summit ResolutionConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY JUVENILE TEMPORARY DETENTION CENTER ON THE 2017 SUMMIT-CHANGE STRATEGIES: DECREASING VIOLENCE IN THE CHICAGOLAND AREA WHEREAS; on January 19, 2017 the Circuit Court of Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center held summit-Change Strategies: Decreasing Violence in the Chicagoland Area hosted by the Honorable Timothy C. Evans, Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County and Leonard B. Dixon, Superintendent of Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center; and WHEREAS Juvenile Temporary Detention Center convened a summit featuring a panel of teen residents, law enforcement officials and community organizations to address strategies to decrease violence in the Chicagoland area; and WHEREAS, the group of teens represented residents detained at the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center who gave candid and articulate testimonies and strategies to over 200 Summit attendees; and WHEREAS, law enforcement, community leaders and key stakeholders were represented by the Cook County Office of the President, Cook CoapprovePass Action details Not available
17-1613 1 HONORING ROOSEVELT MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR HAVING THE BEST APP IN THE STATE OF ILLINOISConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING ROOSEVELT MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR HAVING THE BEST APP IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS WHEREAS, Roosevelt Middle School, which is led by Mark Porter, is a part of Bellwood School District 88, which is led by Rosemary Hendricks; and WHEREAS, Six Roosevelt Middle School students participated in Verizon’s fifth annual Innovative Learning App Challenge for Illinois in January 2017; and WHEREAS, the students’ innovative idea is called Incenti-Bucks, and it was named the best app submitted by a middle school in Illinois; and WHEREAS, more than 1,800 schools across the country entered the contest; and WHEREAS, students Melini Chavez, Nyheim Walker, Alejandra Rios, Jacob Sanchez, Makayla Jones, and Adrian Cervantes are all 7th grade students participating in the school’s advanced STEM class taught by Mr. Bruce Williams; and WHEREAS, the group’s app rewards students via a paperless cash system for good behavior in school; and WHEREAS, the innovative idea reinforces positive behaviors in schools and reduces paper waste by making incentives electrapprovePass Action details Not available