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Meeting date/time:
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10/16/2018
9:00 AM
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Minutes status:
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Draft
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Meeting location:
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Cook County Building, Board Room, 118 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois
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18-5930
| 1 | | MANUFACTURING AWARENESS AND APPRECIATION MONTH, OCTOBER 2018 | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
MANUFACTURING AWARENESS AND APPRECIATION MONTH, OCTOBER 2018
WHEREAS, Cook County in partnership with the counties of DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, and Will and the City of Chicago, the Chicago Metro Metal Consortium, was designated an ‘Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership’ Community by the United States Department of Commerce in June, 2014 and 2016; and
WHEREAS, northeastern Illinois is a leading manufacturing center whose metal manufacturers generate more than $18 billion in annual revenues and act as a driver of regional economic development; and
WHEREAS, more than 3800 fabricated metal and machinery manufacturing firms located in the metro Chicago area that provide well-paying manufacturing jobs for 115,000 employees and contribute to broad-based prosperity; and
WHEREAS, Cook County in partnership with the Chicago Metro Metal Consortium are collaborating with manufacturers, educational institutions and workforce providers, nonprofits, trade associations, and economic development organizations to support and strengthen the r | | |
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18-6037
| 1 | | NICK J. PERISIN, IN MEMORIAM | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
NICK J. PERISIN, IN MEMORIAM
WHEREAS Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Nick J. Perisin from our midst, and
WHEREAS Nick J. Perisin was the loving husband of Catherine (nee Marino), and
WHEREAS Nick J. Perisin was the dear father of Juliana (Charles DiCaro), Laura (John) Perseghin, Rita (Chris) Johnston, Patricia (Andy) Sperando, Michaelina (Jerry) Considine, Cathi (Peter) Wilki and Nick II (Paula) Perisin, and
WHEREAS Nick J. Perisin was the dear son of the late Fritz and Juliana Perisin, and
WHEREAS, Nick J. Perisin was the beloved son in law of Dom and Lena Marino, and
WHEREAS, Nick J. Perisin was the adored Papa of Terese (Martin), Adam, Miles, Alexandra, Joseph (Melanie), Evan, Jerry, Lena (Sean), Lizzy, Dominick, Madeline, Jessica, Nicholas III, Barbara, Andrew, Catherine, Mary and Peter, and
WHEREAS Nick J. Perisin was the great Papa of Charlotte, Fritz and Nicolette, and
WHEREAS Nick J. Perisin was the dear brother of Mary (the late Ed) Vucinic and the late Peter (Sylvia) Perisin, and
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18-6273
| 1 | | HONORING THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN CORE CENTER | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN CORE CENTER
WHEREAS in 1998, the Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center was established as a partnership between the Cook County Health and Hospital System and RUSH University Medical Center as a clinic in Chicago for the prevention, care and research of HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases; and
WHEREAS the mission of the Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center is to provide the highest quality care for persons and families affected by infectious diseases, with respect, dignity and compassion, without regard to the ability to pay; to ensure a patient-centered and consumer-guided environment; and to seek to better understand and to prevent these diseases through education and research; and
WHEREAS the Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center uses a “one stop shopping” model to offer patients all the services they need under one roof including primary and specialty medical care, dental care and social and support services; and
WHEREAS the Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center offers an onsite screening clinic that provides confiden | | |
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18-6276
| 1 | | CAROL KILROE, IN MEMORIAM | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
CAROL KILROE, IN MEMORIAM
WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Carol Kilroe (nee Benz) from our midst; and
WHEREAS, Carol Kilroe was the best friend and beloved wife of the late John “Jack” Kilroe; and
WHEREAS, Carol Kilroe was the devoted mother of Therese (Scott Harlan), Barbara (Dan) Hanrahan, Mary Kay (Joe) Mullen, John (Norie) and Mike (Debbie); and
WHEREAS, Carol Kilroe was the loving grandmother of Patrick (Alexandra), Meredith, Jack Hanrahan, Joseph (Katie) Kevin, Anne, Maura Mullen, Riley, Keegan Jack Kilroe and Matt and Megan Kilroe; and
WHEREAS, Carol Kilroe was the dearest sister of Barbara Benz; and
WHEREAS, Carol Kilroe was the fond aunt of many nieces and nephews; and
WHEREAS, Carol Kilroe touched the lives of many and will be remembered by all who knew her; and
WHEREAS, all who knew her will attest that Carol Kilroe 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
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18-6304
| 1 | | CELEBRATING THE 75-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT PUBLIC LIBRARY | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
CELEBRATING THE 75-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT PUBLIC LIBRARY
WHEREAS, in 1930 the Mount Prospect Woman’s Club established Mount Prospect’s first library in a one-room schoolhouse; and
WHEREAS, in 1943 a referendum enabling a tax-supported village library was approved, and the Chicago Public Library began a twenty-year relationship of giving the new library start-up assistance; and
WHEREAS, in 1944 the library moved to a paint store at 115 S. Main Street; and
WHEREAS, in 1950 the first library building was constructed at 14 E. Busse Avenue on land purchased with money donated by organizations and individuals; and
WHEREAS, between 1962 and 1965 two additions were made to the building, tripling the floor space; and
WHEREAS, a new library opened on the site of the old Central School on December 6, 1976; and
WHEREAS, in 1993, as the library celebrated in 50th anniversary, many new services became available to library patrons, including the Readers’ Advisory, a drive-up book drop, and the Internet; and
WHEREAS, a $20.5-million refe | | |
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18-6018
| 1 | | FORD HEIGHTS COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
FORD HEIGHTS COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
WHEREAS, The Ford Heights Community Service Organization was founded June 13th, 1968, by its founders Evelyn L. Fields, H.P. Davis Rockwell, and Luvert Listenbee: and
WHEREAS, The Ford Heights Community Service Organization was established to improve the quality of life for the underprivileged and to assist others in a time of crisis; and
WHEREAS, The Ford Heights Community Organization has survived challenges brought on by economic downturns, increasing regulations and a continually changing human services environment while providing services and leadership to thousands of individual and families; and
WHEREAS, The Ford Heights Community Service Organization has been a cornerstone entity within Ford Heights, Illinois through these 50 years; and has branched out to service south suburban Cook County during its continually growing business; and
WHEREAS, The Ford Heights Community Service Organization has set the standard for providing human services, along with comprehensive supportive services, through innovatio | | |
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18-6261
| 1 | | COOK COUNTY VETERANS DAY RESOLUTION | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
COOK COUNTY VETERANS DAY RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Veterans Day, formerly known as Armistice Day, was originally proclaimed holiday on November 11, 1919 by President Woodrow Wilson to honor the end of World War I; and
WHEREAS, November 11, subsequently declared a legal holiday in 1938, was “dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be hereafter celebrated and known as “Armistice Day”. In 1954, at the urging of veterans organizations, the 1938 Act was amended by replacing Armistice Day with Veterans Day; and
WHEREAS, from the Revolutionary War to the present day, the contributions made to the United States of America by her citizen soldiers, sailors, marines and airmen who stand in our place to defend the freedoms we enjoy cannot be calculated; and
WHEREAS, the County of Cook has the largest veteran population in this state with 224,000 veterans; and
WHEREAS, the County of Cook has always honored the immeasurable wartime and peacetime contributions and sacrifice of the men and women of the United States Armed Forces; and
WHEREAS, Americans stil | | |
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18-6428
| 1 | | HONORING WYNONA REDMOND FOR RECEIVING THE 2018 PATRICIA L. TOBIN MEDIA PROFESSIONAL AWARD | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING WYNONA REDMOND FOR RECEIVING THE 2018 PATRICIA L. TOBIN MEDIA PROFESSIONAL AWARD
WHEREAS, every year the National Association of Black Journalists recognizes one outstanding public relations, advertising, marketing professional, or media owner who serves as an industry trailblazer in affecting the positive representation of African Americans in the media with the Patricia L. Tobin Professional Award; and
WHEREAS, this prestigious award is named after Patricia L. Tobin, a publicist, media entrepreneur and co-founder of the National Black Public Relations Society; and
WHEREAS, the 2018 Patricia L. Tobin Professional Award was awarded to Wynona Redmond at the 43rd National Association of Black Journalist Convention and Career Fair in Detroit, Michigan; and
WHEREAS, Wynona Redmond is President and Founder of Wyn-Win Communications, a boutique communications company based in Chicago, dedicated to helping organizations effectively engage the community, customers and other key audiences; and
WHEREAS, throughout her 27-year history as a pu | | |
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18-6429
| 1 | | HONORING THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF GOSPEL MUSIC AND DON JACKSON | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING NATIONAL MUSEUM OF GOSPEL MUSIC AND DON JACKSON
WHEREAS, the National Museum of Gospel Music is the nation’s first museum dedicated to celebrating the impact of the Gospel music industry; and
WHEREAS, the National Museum of Gospel Music will be constructed at the former site of the Pilgrim Baptist Church in Chicago’s Bronzeville community, the church of its late long-time music director Dr. Thomas Dorsey, who is recognized as the father of Gospel music; and
WHEREAS, through the National Museum of Gospel Music, the lives and legacy of Gospel music will be preserved and accessible to the public via a state-of-the art facility; and
WHEREAS, Don Jackson is the Founder and Chairman of the National Museum of Gospel Music, and
WHEREAS, Don Jackson is the Chief Executive Officer of Central City Productions, Inc., a national television production, sales, and syndication company based in Chicago; and
WHEREAS, Don Jackson is the founder of the Steller Gospel Music Awards, the first and oldest television awards show honoring Gospel Music Ar | | |
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18-6430
| 1 | | HONORING GENE CHANDLER, THE DUKE OF EARL | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING GENE CHANDLER, THE DUKE OF EARL
WHEREAS, from 1962 to 1970, Gene Chandler, formerly Eugene Dixon, had 19 songs in the top forty line-ups; and
WHEREAS, Gene Chandler will always be known all over the world as the Duke of Earl, which was the first hit that topped the pop and R&B charts and launched his career in 1962; and
WHEREAS, in 1957, Gene Chandler became a member of the Du-Kays, a rhythm and blues group with a strong rock and roll sound; and
WHEREAS, after a stint in the Army and singing solo in the Army he returned to Chicago in 1960 and rejoined the Du-Kays; and
WHEREAS, Bernice Williams, a young music business manager, heard the group perform and quickly agreed to manage the young group; and
WHEREAS, Bernice Williams arranged an audition with Nat Records in Chicago and the Du Kays were offered a recording contract; and
WHEREAS, Gene Chandler turned his attention to the business side of the industry, and decided to put his energy into producing, arranging and assisting other acts; and
WHEREAS, Gene Chandler became presi | | |
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18-6431
| 1 | | HONORING THE BARBARA BATES FOUNDATION | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE BARBARA BATES FOUNDATION
WHEREAS, a self-taught fashion designer, Barbara Bates was born and raised in Chicago and has dressed some of the worlds’ most famous fashionistas, entertainers, celebrity clients, community leaders and influential figures; and
WHEREAS, Barbara Bates also creates fashionable styles for the everyday man and woman; and
WHEREAS, a teen mother herself, Barbara Bates created the Barbara Bates Foundation in 1999 with a purpose to provide prom attire to economically disadvantaged High School Seniors, especially those at alternative schools and teen moms; and
WHEREAS, to date, more than 500 custom dresses and 200 suits have been gifted to high school students; and
WHEREAS, after a breast cancer diagnosis in 2009, Barbara Bates used her fashion talent to host a fashion show in which all fifty models were breast cancer survivors, raising $50,000 for Mount Sinai Health Systems; and
WHEREAS, the Barbara Bates Designs studio and showroom is located in Chicago’s South Loop; and
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18-6432
| 1 | | CELEBRATING NATIONAL NEWSPAPER WEEK 2018 | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
CELEBRATING NATIONAL NEWSPAPER WEEK 2018
WHEREAS, National Newspaper Week 2018 is from October 7th to the13th; and
WHEREAS, this year’s theme for National Newspaper Week is “Journalism matters now more than ever;” and
WHEREAS, this 78th annual National Newspaper Week is a recognition of the service of newspapers and their employees across North America, and is sponsored by Newspaper Association Managers; and
WHEREAS, newspapers are a primary source of contemporary history; and
WHEREAS, a free and unfettered press is guaranteed by the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution; and
WHEREAS, a free press has been under attack at the highest levels of national government, including calling the press an “enemy of the people;” and
WHEREAS, Cook County residents can celebrate National Newspaper Week by understanding and supporting the role newspapers play in our communities and, importantly, in our democracy; and
WHEREAS, local media can celebrate National Newspaper Week by emphasizing its unique relevance in the coverage of government, com | | |
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18-6433
| 1 | | CONGRATULATING THE CHICAGO CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK JOURNALISTS ON RECEIVING THE 2018 PROFESSIONAL CHAPTER OF THE
YEAR AWARD | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
CONGRATULATING THE CHICAGO CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK JOURNALISTS ON RECEIVING THE 2018 PROFESSIONAL CHAPTER OF THE YEAR AWARD
WHEREAS, the National Association of Black Journalists is an organization of journalists, students and media-related professionals that provide quality programs and services to and advocates on behalf of black journalists worldwide; and
WHEREAS, every year, the National Association of Black Journalists recognizes one outstanding professional affiliate chapter with the Professional Chapter of the Year Award; and
WHEREAS, this prestigious award is given to the Professional Chapter which has demonstrated exceptional programs and activities in their community; and
WHEREAS, the 2018 Professional Chapter of the Year was awarded to the Chicago Chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists at the 43rd National Association of Black Journalist Convention and Career Fair in Detroit, Michigan; and
WHEREAS, throughout its 43-year history in Chicago, the Chicago Chapter of the National Association of B | | |
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18-6450
| 1 | | HONORING UNIVERSOUL CIRCUS ON ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING UNIVERSOUL CIRCUS ON ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR
WHEREAS, UniverSoul Circus is the creative vision of Cedric Walker, an African-American with a vision to create a circus where people of color with incredible talents would be able to perform; and
WHEREAS, UniverSoul Circus’ first performance took place in 1994 in the parking lot of Atlanta Fulton County Stadium, and grew by 1997 to a circus tour of 10 cities; and
WHEREAS, UniverSoul Circus toured 32 cities in 2005 and completed its first international destination with a tour in South Africa in 2001; and
WHEREAS, UniverSoul Circus has had a positive impact in Chicago through creating a multi-generational show that brings people of various backgrounds, cultures and ethnicities together; and
WHEREAS, UniverSoul Circus proudly celebrates 25 high-flying years as a top-ranked venue for music, laughter and unrivalled performance artistry; and
WHEREAS, UniverSoul Circus has forever transformed the world’s urban entertainment landscape and features a multicultural conglomeration of performe | | |
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18-6451
| 1 | | HONORING DR. HAKI R. MADHUBUTI ON THE FIFTY-FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF THIRD WORLD PRESS | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING DR. HAKI R. MADHUBUTI ON THE FIFTY-FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF THIRD WORLD PRESS
WHEREAS, in 1967, Dr. Haki R. Madhubuti, formerly known as Don L. Lee, founded Third World Press, an independent publisher focused on African-American thought and literature; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Haki R. Madhubuti has lived his life as an act of defiance through his poetry, which echoes his horn-playing music and fierce activism; and
WHEREAS, as stated in a recent Chicago Reader article, Dr. Haki R. Madhubuti has been “one of the great voices of Black poetry to emerge in the 20th century and one of the most significant advocates and theorists of Black self-determination since Malcolm X.;” and
WHEREAS, Dr. Haki R. Madhubuti’s art urges men, women and children in impoverished, segregated neighborhoods who have been left behind by society to create African-American institutions to serve and nourish African-American communities; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Haki R. Madhubuti kept his mother, a woman who had suffered addiction and suffered a brutal death, in his heart and in his art w | | |
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18-6452
| 1 | | RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS FILIPINO AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS FILIPINO AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH
WHEREAS, the Filipino American National Historical Society established Filipino American History Month (FAHM) in 1988, choosing October to commemorate the arrival of the first Filipinos who landed in what is now Morro Bay, California on October 18, 1587; and
WHEREAS, with each new wave of immigrants the Filipino American community continues to grow and includes professional athletes, Olympic champions, stars of stage and screen, labor organizers, filmmakers, and entrepreneurs as well as members of the medical and engineering professions; and
WHEREAS, starting in 2011, the Philippine American Cultural Foundation (PACF) has organized a variety of events to celebrate FAHM every October and to promote the various events in celebration of FAHM; and
WHEREAS, Filipino Americans are now the second most populous Asian group in the United States; and
WHEREAS, generations of Filipino Americans have lent their unique voices to the vibrant diversity of origins, cultures, and communities that make Americ | | |
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18-6453
| 1 | | HONORING THE CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT, COOK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, ILLINOIS STATE POLICE, CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT, OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS AND COOK COUNTY’S DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FOR PREPARATION AND HARD WORK KEEPING | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT, COOK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, ILLINOIS STATE POLICE, CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT, OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS AND COOK COUNTY’S DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FOR PREPARATION AND HARD WORK KEEPING CHICAGOANS SAFE FOLLOWING THE JASON VAN DYKE VERDICT
WHEREAS, the murder trial of former Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke took place over several weeks in the fall of 2018, and
WHEREAS, the trial was one of the most-watched in recent history, and
WHEREAS, leading up to the verdict, there were fears among Cook County residents that there could be violent reactions to the jury’s decision, and
WHEREAS, there was remarkable coordination between the Cook County Sheriff’s Office, the Chicago Police and Fire Departments, the Illinois State Police, OEMC and Homeland Security, and
WHEREAS, the first responders were on call for several days and had time off cancelled so they could be present to keep citizens safe, and
WHEREAS, during the trial, the Sheriff’s office worked to keep the Leighton Crim | | |
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18-6454
| 1 | | HONORING CONNIE’S PIZZA ON THE OCCASION OF ITS 55TH ANNIVERSARY | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING CONNIE’S PIZZA ON THE OCCASION OF ITS 55TH ANNIVERSARY
WHEREAS, Connie’s Pizza has been a Chicago beacon for 55 years, and
WHEREAS, the restaurant was founded by Connie and Raymond DeGrazia on 26th Street in Chicago’s Bridgeport neighborhood, and
WHEREAS, in 1963, Jim Stolfe traded in his prized 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire for the small storefront pizzeria, and
WHEREAS, once Jim took over the restaurant he preserved both the name Connie’s and the recipe that continued to grow in popularity, and
WHEREAS, for the next five-plus decades, that drive and foresight has kept Connie’s at the forefront of the Chicago Pizza scene, and
WHEREAS, Jim’s ingenuity led to new ideas in the pizza world, including drive-thru pizza pickup and heated delivery trucks that made sure the pies were still piping hot when they reached the hungry customers’ homes, and
WHEREAS, Jim has since passed the business onto his son, Michael in 2003, and
WHEREAS, Michael continues to bring ingenuity to the pizza world, by perfecting a crust that allowed for the i | | |
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18-6424
| 1 | | DR. PAUL E. LAWLER JR, IN MEMORIAM | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
DR. PAUL E. LAWLER JR, IN MEMORIAM
WHEREAS Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Dr. Paul E. Lawler Jr. from our midst, and
WHEREAS Dr. Paul E. Lawler Jr was the loving husband of the late Virginia (nee Furey), and
WHEREAS Dr. Paul E. Lawler Jr was the dear father of Rosemary (Tom) Cavanagh, Virginia (Dr. Pat) Russell, Paul (Deborah), Peter (Sue), Warren (Cathy), Dr. Charles (Shelly), Hon. Christopher (Julie), and
WHEREAS Dr. Paul E. Lawler Jr was the proud Papa of Emily, Christin Clare (Chad) Mozden, Thomas (Amanda), Michael, Kyle (Cassie) Russell, Payton Russell, Chloe, James, Bridget, Caitlin, Jennifer (Mike) Cummings, Matthew (Kim), Meghan (Colin) Sullivan, Claire, Daniel, Charles, Kathleen, Will, Jack, Brendan and Kevin, and
WHEREAS Dr. Paul E. Lawler Jr was the Great Grandpa of eight loving great grand kids, and
WHEREAS Dr. Paul E. Lawler Jr was the dear brother of Bob (Sue), the late Madeline (the late Gene), the late Bill (the late Helen), the late Jack (the late Ann) and
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18-6419
| 1 | | HONORING THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LINCOLN PARK ZOO | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LINCOLN PARK ZOO
WHEREAS, The Lincoln Park Zoo was established in 1868 with the gift of a two pairs of swans from New York City’s Central Park; and
WHEREAS, Starting in 1888 Cyrus DeVry supervised the construction of new structures to house many new animal species, including monkeys and elephants; and
WHEREAS, The first three decades of the 20th Century saw construction of Café Brauer, Bird House, Lion House and Primate House, all landmark structures that grace the grounds of the zoo today; and
WHEREAS, Marlin Perkins became Zoo Director in 1945, bringing the animals and their individual stories into homes through NBC’s Zoo Parade; and
WHEREAS, The year 1959 saw the foundation of The Lincoln Park Zoological Society by philanthropists and civic leaders; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Lester Fisher became Zoo Director in 1962, beginning a 30-year tenure that oversaw the society raise over $400 million for new exhibits and improved animal care; and
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18-6447
| 1 | | HONORING ELK GROVE VILLAGE FIRE CHIEF RICHARD MIKEL | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING ELK GROVE VILLAGE FIRE CHIEF RICHARD MIKEL
WHEREAS, Elk Grove Village Fire Department Richard J. Mikel was named Illinois Fire Chief of the year; and
WHEREAS, Chief Mikel has been involved in the fire service for 34 years; and
WHEREAS, Chief Mikel has risen through the ranks as a firefighter, paramedic, and Deputy Fire Chief of Operations with Downers Grove and the Naperville Fire Departments; and
WHEREAS, Chief Mikel came to Elk Grove Village in 2012 as Fire Chief and has strengthened the Fire Department with his desire, devotion, leadership and knowledge; and
WHEREAS, Chief Mikel is highly active in outreach to residents, businesses, schools and community organizations; and
WHEREAS, Chief Mikel oversees a department of 94 full-time employees and 4 fire stations that provide protection for 33,000 residents and over 3,600 businesses; and
WHEREAS, Chief Mikel is currently overseeing the construction of two new fire stations with the most current technology in Elk Grove Village; and
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18-6448
| 1 | | RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS NATIONAL MANUFACTURING MONTH AND COMMENDING SCHAUMBURG, ILLINOIS FOR THEIR INITIATIVES IN THE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS NATIONAL MANUFACTURING MONTH AND COMMENDING SCHAUMBURG, ILLINOIS FOR THEIR INITIATIVES IN THE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY
WHEREAS, there are nearly 185,000 employees working in manufacturing throughout Cook County; and
WHEREAS, 12,300 of these employees working in manufacturing in Schaumburg, Illinois many of them recognized by the Schaumburg Business Association; and
WHEREAS, manufacturing represents 17% of Schaumburg’s total employment; and
WHEREAS, manufacturing represents nearly 10% of Cook County’s employment; and
WHEREAS, fabricated metals and food processing employment is 20% more concentrated in Cook County compared to the national average; and
WHEREAS, 5,778 manufacturing firms are in Cook County; and
WHEREAS, Schaumburg Illinois has 231 manufacturing firms which makes up for 7% of Schaumburg’s entire tax base; and
WHEREAS, 3,700 metal manufacturing firms are in Cook County which generate nearly $30 billion dollars in revenue; and
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18-6449
| 1 | | HONORING ELGIN SCHOOL DISTRICT U-46 AND DIRECTOR ELENA HILDRETH FOR THEIR WELLNESS POLICY | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING ELGIN SCHOOL DISTRICT U-46 AND DIRECTOR ELENA HILDRETH FOR THEIR WELLNESS POLICY
WHEREAS, school district U-46 has a wellness policy and committee which is under the direction of Elena Hildreth, Director of Food and Nutrition Services; and
WHEREAS, U-46 and Director Hildreth houses a new commissary in Elgin, Illinois; and
WHEREAS, this new facility is twice the size of their former warehouse; and
WHEREAS, this new Commissary has 12 workers on the front lines assembling roughly 8000 breakfasts and 13,000 lunches for students at 41 elementary schools, a few preschool programs; and
WHEREAS, a team of more than 200 food service employee’s, drivers, custodians and lunchroom supervisors feed students at the state of Illinois’ second largest school district; and
WHEREAS, while Director Hildreth orchestrates this program, she feels that with the additional storage, this new commissary can do much more such as putting out more seasonal fruits and vegetables for the children; and
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18-6423
| 1 | | RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
WHEREAS, the month of October is recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month; and
WHEREAS, in the United States about 1 in 8 women will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime; and
WHEREAS, in 2018, an estimated 266,120 new cases of invasive breast cancer were expected to be diagnosed in women in the U.S., along with 63,960 new cases of non-invasive (in situ ) breast cancer; and
WHEREAS, about 2,550 new cases of invasive breast cancer were expected to be diagnosed in men in 2018. A man’s lifetime risk of breast cancer is about 1 in 1,000; and
WHEREAS, Breast cancer incidence rates in the U.S. began decreasing in the year 2000, after increasing for the previous two decades. They dropped by 7% from 2002 to 2003 alone; and
WHEREAS, one theory is that this decrease was partially due to the reduced use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) by woman after the results of a large study called the Women’s Health Initiative were published in 2002. These results suggested a conn | | |
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18-6401
| 1 | | COMMEMORATING THE EXCEPTIONAL LIFE AND MANY TRAILBLAZING ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF EVANSTON MAYOR LORRAINE HAIRSTON MORTON | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
COMMEMORATING THE EXCEPTIONAL LIFE AND MANY TRAILBLAZING ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF EVANSTON MAYOR LORRAINE HAIRSTON MORTON
WHEREAS, Lorraine Hairston Morton, dedicated community advocate, lifelong educator, groundbreaking teacher and principal and much beloved mayor of the City of Evanston died at the age of 99 leaving behind a devoted family, countless friends and a community profoundly enriched for having known her; and
WHEREAS, Lorraine H. Morton was the beloved mayor of Evanston, who served from 1993 to 2009, she was also the city’s first African-American mayor, she was the city’s first Democratic mayor and was the longest-serving mayor; and
WHEREAS, Lorraine H. Morton was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, the youngest child of Keziah Hairston, a schoolteacher, and William Patrick Hairston, a prosperous businessman who helped found the Winston Mutual Life Insurance Company, which is still operated as the Golden Gate Insurance Company; and
WHEREAS, Lorraine H. Morton received a bachelor degree in education from Winston-Salem State University and | | |
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18-6459
| 1 | | HONORING VICKIE SMITH FOR DOMESTIC VIOKENCE AWARENESS MONTH | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING VICKIE SMITH FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH
WHEREAS, Vickie Smith is the Executive Director of Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV), an organization she served since 1988; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Smith began her work in the battered women’s movement over 35 years ago by providing direct services to survivors of domestic violence and helped open a non-residential crisis intervention program, first serving on the Board of Directors and then serving as the first non-paid director; and
WHEREAS, During her tenure at ICADV, Ms. Smith gained extensive experience working with local domestic violence programs throughout Illinois, providing technical assistance on a variety of issues agencies were facing; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Smith worked with the state legislatures as well as several state agencies in developing laws and procedures to further the state’s response to domestic violence. She also participated in a number of collaborative efforts that developed protocols and curricula to benefit battered women and their children in | | |
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18-6460
| 1 | | HONORING JUDY CARLOS FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE MONTH | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING JUDY CARLOS FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE MONTH
WHEREAS, Judy Carlos a Panamanian residing in Chicago since 1969 is the Founder and current Executive Director of Pro- Health Advocates, Inc. since 1996. The programs included, DUI, Substance Abuse treatment and evaluations, Domestic Violence, Anger Management, individual and Group Counseling; and
WHEREAS, The Pro- Health Advocates, Inc. program received funding, (PAID) after writing a grant with the Cook County Probation and Social Services, for both Male and Female offenders convicted of Domestic Violence; and
WHEREAS, Judy Carlos received her AA Degree from Montay College, and a Certified Addiction Counseling Certification in 1988. Judy received her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Northeastern Illinois University in May of 1999. And in 2001, Judy Carlos received her Master in Social Work from Aurora University in 2001; and
WHEREAS, Judy Carlos has been a Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse Counselor since 2003, Ms. Carlos is the Pioneer in developing the Protocol for Partner Abuse Intervent | | |
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18-6461
| 1 | | RESOLUTION HONORING STEPHANIE LOVE PATTERSON | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION HONORING STEPHANIE LOVE PATTERSON
WHEREAS, Stephanie Love-Patterson is the Executive Director of Connections for Abused Women and their Children (CAWC) and is a Certified Domestic Violence Professional; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Love- Patterson oversees program services for CAWC including Greenhouse Shelter, the Humboldt Park Outreach Program, Domestic Violence Services at Haymarket Center, and the Hospital Crisis Intervention Project at John Stroger Hospital and Northwestern Memorial Hospital; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Love-Patterson provides training and technical assistance to various organizations and healthcare professionals throughout the community to help create a coordinated response to domestic violence; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Love-Patterson has been a trained sexual assault advocate since 1985. Some of her professional work include counselor and advocate at A Safe Place Shelter, Rape Victim Advocates’ John H. Stroger Hospital Satellite Program, which is a collaborative effort of Rape Victim Advocates and the Health and Hospital System of Cook Co | | |
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18-6465
| 1 | | CELEBRATING THE CAREER OF KEITH KELLEHER | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
CELEBRATING THE CAREER OF KEITH KELLEHER
WHEREAS, Keith Kelleher’s early work in the Jesuit Volunteer Corps in Detroit in the early 1980s led him to make a life-long commitment to organizing for social and economic justice; and
WHEREAS, in his 39 years of work as a labor and community organizer, Keith Kelleher has pioneered the organization of fast food, home care, child care and other low-wage workers-growing Legacy Local 880 from just seven members in 1983 to over 70,000 members by 2008, and growing SEIU HCIIMK from 83,000 members in 2008 to over 92,000 members by 2014; and winning living wages and first-ever healthcare for tens of thousands of Illinois workers; and
WHEREAS, Keith Kelleher was the Field Director of the national SEIU’s “Homecare Task Force” from 1996-1998, traveling, researching, and house visiting homecare workers in over ten states, beginning the work which led to the organizing of hundreds of thousands of Homecare workers across the country; and
WHEREAS, Keith Kelleher had been President of the Service Employees International U | | |
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18-6464
| 1 | | RECOGNIZING OCTOBER 7TH-13TH, 2018 AS MENTAIL ILLNESS AWARENESS WEEK | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RECOGNIZING OCTOBER 7TH-13TH, 2018 AS MENTAL ILLNESS AWARENESS WEEK
WHEREAS, Mental Illness Awareness Week shines a light on mental illness, fights stigmas, provides support, and advocates for equal care; and
WHEREAS, maintaining good mental health is crucial to living a long healthy life, it is important for the well-being of individuals, families, and our communities; and
WHEREAS, mental health illnesses are more common than cancer, diabetes, or hearth disease, millions of Americans are living with a mental health condition; and
WHEREAS, it is important to maintain mental health and learn the symptoms of mental illness in order to get help when it is needed; and
WHEREAS, suicide continues to be a leading cause of death among Americans, taking a life every 13 minutes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); and
WHEREAS, mental health stigmas are widespread and commonly held among individuals in society regardless if they know an individual with a mental health problem; and
WHEREAS, to remove the stigma aroun | | |
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18-6466
| 1 | | HONORING MS. DOROTHY JEAN REID ON THE OCCASION OF HER 75TH BIRTHDAY | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING MS. DOROTHY JEAN REID ON THE OCCASION OF HER 75TH BIRTHDAY
WHEREAS, Ms. Dorothy Jean Reid was born September 12, 1943 in Sledge, Mississippi, and
WHEREAS, Ms. Reid began her career at United Airlines in 1968, where she worked more than 35 years in the following positions: reservations, tour agent, customer service agent, international ticketing agent, international ticket trainer, red carpet room associate, cargo etc., and
WHEREAS, Ms. Reid is a dedicated member of St. Mark United Methodist Church, where she has sung in the gospel choir and is a member of the United Methodist Women organization and the church visitor for the sick and shut in, and
WHEREAS, Ms. Reid graduated from Crane Technical High School in Chicago and attended Chicago State University & Wright Jr. College where she studied special education, and
WHEREAS, Ms. Reid has volunteered for several community organizations such as Operation PUSH which originated as Operation Bread Basket, and
WHEREAS, Ms. Reid volunteered her time to help the late Harold Washington du | | |
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18-6468
| 1 | | HONORING CHICAGO UNITED ON ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING CHICAGO UNITED ON ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY
WHEREAS, the 1968 riots that followed the tragic death of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. prompted top business leaders to discuss solutions to local economic instability and racial unrest; and
WHEREAS, founded in 1968, Chicago United is a non-profit with a mission to achieve parity in economic opportunity for people of color by advancing multiracial leadership in corporate governance, executive level management and business diversity; and
WHEREAS, Chicago United fosters dialogue amongst multiracial senior leadership driving corporate and minority-owned businesses, civic and non-profit leadership in the common goal of creating a stronger social and economic climate for all races; and
WHEREAS, Chicago United focuses on three key areas of multiracial leadership: to produce primary research and programs that model actionable strategies to advance inclusive diversity within the business community, to provide a platform that advances strategic relationships between corporations and local minority-owned busine | | |
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18-6463
| 1 | | RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS DOWN SYNDROME ACCEPTANCE MONTH | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS DOWN SYNDROME ACCEPTANCE MONTH
WHEREAS, October is National Down Syndrome Acceptance Month, Down syndrome is the most frequently occurring chromosomal disorder; and
WHEREAS, through the efforts of human and civil rights activists, people with Down Syndrome have the right to live at home, attend their local public schools, get appropriate health care, get married, maintain a job, lead meaningful, integrated lives and contribute to society in so many wonderful ways; and
WHEREAS, in 2002 Nancy Gianni founded GiGi’s Playhouse in Hoffman Estates after her daughter Gulianna, “GiGi”, was born with Down syndrome; and
WHEREAS, she wanted to change the world view of Down syndrome and send a global message of acceptance for all; and
WHEREAS, at GiGi’s Playhouse families receive support and receive all the tools their child needs to succeed; and
WHEREAS, at GiGi’s Playhouse families have a community committed to empowering them from the time of a prenatal diagnosis to through childhood and into adulthood; and
WHEREAS, today t | | |
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18-6467
| 1 | | HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF DION ELIOT MILLER-PÉREZ | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF DION ELIOT MILLER-PÉREZ
WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Dion Eliot Miller-Pérez from our midst on July 26, 2018 at the age of 56; and
WHEREAS, Dion was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 24, 1961 to Dr. Angela Pérez-Miller and John Miller; and
WHEREAS, Dion learned his work at the feet of his mother, Dr. Angela Pérez-Miller, an educator and activist and was inspired by her to be a leader and voice for the oppressed; and
WHEREAS, Dion demonstrated to be a smart and caring individual and was later known to be a gentle yet powerful man; and
WHEREAS, in 1988, Dion married his soul mate, Susan Mullen, an artist and longtime art teacher at Wells High School; and
WHEREAS, earlier in life, Dion took a shot at being a political headliner, running for the 12th Ward aldermanic seat, but he found his home behind the scenes, training volunteers and managing campaigns, which suited his natural gift for teaching, building relationships and community organizing; and
WHEREAS, when the City of Chicago founde | | |
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18-6474
| 1 | | CELEBRATING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BETH SHALOM B’NAI ZAKEN ETHIOPIAN HEBREW CONGREGATION | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
CELEBRATING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BETH SHALOM B’NAI ZAKEN ETHIOPIAN HEBREW CONGREGATION
WHEREAS, Beth Shalom B’nai Zaken Ethiopian Hebrew Congregation (Beth Shalom) will be celebrating their 100 year anniversary “L’Dor V’Dor” (from Generation to Generation) from October 26, 2018 to October 28, 2018; and
WHEREAS, Beth Shalom is the oldest Temple in the Chicago area serving the Israelite Community; and
WHEREAS, Beth Shalom is a family synagogue that exists as a place of worship for all people of the Hebrew-Israelite faith; and
WHEREAS, Beth Shalom was established as the Ethiopian Hebrew Association in 1915, by Rabbi Horace Hasan; and
WHEREAS, in 1918, Rabbi David Lasarus and Rabbi Caino Stirson, came to the Chicago area from New York and later joined forces with Rabbi Hasan, and five years later, by their beloved Senior Rabbi Abihu Ben Reuben; and
WHERAS, in the 1930’s and 1940’s, the leadership of the Ethiopian Hebrew community was firmly in the hands of Rabbi Abihu Ben Reuben, Rabbi Lazarus, and Rabbi Louis Green. Rabbis Reuben and Lazarus s | | |
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18-6475
| 1 | | HONORING RIVEREDGE HOSPITAL ON THE OCCASION OF ITS 55TH ANNIVERSARY | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION HONORING RIVEREDGE HOSPITAL ON THE OCCASION OF ITS 55TH ANNIVERSARY
WHEREAS, Riveredge Hospital, located in Forest Park, Illinois, is among the largest mental health facilities in the region, and
WHEREAS, Riveredge has been serving the needs of the greater Chicagoland area since 1963, and
WHEREAS, since that time, Riveredge has grown to more than 200 beds and has expanded its continuum of care, making treatment possible for all, including children, adolescents and adults, and
WHEREAS, Riveredge is consistently recognized as a Joint Commission Top Performer in its area of expertise, and
WHEREAS, the hospital‘s leadership team is dedicated to identifying the needs of our community and collaborating with other providers and mental health advocates to address those needs, and
WHEREAS, a recent example of meeting a community need is the opening of an inpatient behavioral health program for adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, the only facility in Illinois with a specialized treatment program for this population | | |
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