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3/20/2019
9:00 AM
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Minutes status:
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Final
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Cook County Building, Board Room, 118 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois Consent Calendar Meeting
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19-1995
| 1 | | EARTH WEEK RESOLUTION 2019 | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
EARTH WEEK RESOLUTION 2019
WHEREAS, Earth Day, observed every year on April 22 to diversify, educate and activate the environmental movement worldwide, now has over one billion people participating across the globe; and
WHEREAS, sustainable communities are a core policy priority for Cook County; and
WHEREAS, sustainable communities thrive economically, socially and environmentally, and promote the goal of equity in Cook County; and
WHEREAS, Cook County’s Policy Roadmap commits us to ensuring environmental justice, promoting sustainable development, fighting climate change, promoting green jobs for all, and building the capacity of our communities to create a sustainable and resilient future; and
WHEREAS, Cook County has reduced greenhouse gas emissions from its building energy use by 32 percent since 2010, towards its goal of becoming carbon neutral by the year 2050, by developing energy efficiency and renewable energy projects; and
WHEREAS, Cook County implemented the Green Buildings Program that looks holistically at the design, space utiliz | approve | Pass |
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19-2190
| 1 | | CONGRATULATING KATHY WEISS BOTICA ON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT FROM COOK COUNTY GOVERNMENT | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
CONGRATULATING KATHY WEISS BOTICA ON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT FROM COOK COUNTY GOVERNMENT
WHEREAS, Kathy Weiss Botica has been a dedicated, loyal public servant employee for Cook County Government for 33 years; and
WHEREAS, Kathy Weiss Botica began her career at Cook County in 1986 as a Clerk V for the Department of Construction, Maintenance and Operations under President George W. Dunne, and subsequently worked under President’s Richard Phalen, John H. Stroger, Bobbie L. Steele, Todd Stroger and Toni Preckwinkle; and
WHEREAS, Kathy Weiss Botica remained with Construction, Maintenance and Operations through the Chicago River Flood in 1992 and Y2K in 2000; and
WHEREAS, Kathy Weiss Botica became the Business Manager for Facilities Management Business Group in 1994, where she developed and managed contracts that allowed Facilities Management to ethically maintain and operate Cook County Facilities in a safe and cost-effective manner, all while ensuring vendors were paid in a timely manner; and
WHEREAS, Kathy is known for her countless hours vo | approve | Pass |
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19-2314
| 1 | | DECLARING MARCH 2019 “SOCIAL WORK MONTH” | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
DECLARING MARCH 2019 “SOCIAL WORK MONTH”
WHEREAS, the Social Work Profession is dedicated to enhancing well-being and helping meet the basic needs of all people, especially those who are vulnerable, oppressed and living in poverty; and
WHEREAS, this year’s Social Work Month theme, “Elevate Social Work” embodies the need to recognize the extraordinary contributions of the profession to our society; and
WHEREAS, the Social Work profession is expected to grow faster than average over the next seven years, with more than 682,000 people expected to be employed as social workers by 2026; and
WHEREAS, Social Workers elevate and empower people, giving them the ability to solve problems, cope with personal roadblocks and get the resources they need to succeed; and
WHEREAS, the Social Work profession is deeply weaved into our society with social workers active in government, schools, universities, social service agencies, communities, corporations, the military and in health care and mental health care settings; and
WHEREAS, Social Workers are the larg | approve | Pass |
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19-2316
| 1 | | HONORING AND RECOGNIZING PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY TREASURE CHEST FOUNDATION | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING AND RECOGNIZING PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY TREASURE CHEST FOUNDATION
WHEREAS, the Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation is a non-profit organization, based in Orland Park, dedicated to supporting pediatric cancer patients and their families by providing a toy, gift or gift cards from a treasure chest; and
WHEREAS, on February 15, 1993, seven-year-old Martin Kisel was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia and for three and a half years endured several painful procedures; and
WHEREAS, Colleen Kisel, Martin’s mother, would give Martin a toy after each procedure, noticing an immediate joy from the new toy and subsequently a distraction from the pain of the medical procedures; and
WHEREAS, Colleen believed this method would be great for pediatric cancer patients and began a letter writing campaign to solicit donations; and
WHEREAS, in August 1996, Colleen’s efforts came to fruition when she officially launched the Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation with a donation from Aramark Corporation; and
WHEREAS, the Pediatric Oncology | approve | Pass |
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19-2317
| 1 | | HONORING AND RECOGNIZING DAR SERCA (GIFT FROM THE HEART) | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING AND RECOGNIZING DAR SERCA (GIFT FROM THE HEART)
WHEREAS, Dar Serca is a non-profit organization, based in Schiller Park, that provides help to disabled children, mostly from abroad, so they can receive medical treatments from the highest quality clinics in the United States; and
WHEREAS, Dar Serca founder Izabela Rybak experienced the lack of assistance in modern medical care for disabled children when there was a shortage of medical treatments for her son in her hometown of Otwock, Poland; and
WHEREAS, in 1985, Izabela’s husband came to America searching for medical assistance and financial quotes for cerebral palsy treatments for their son, eventually finding help from Shriners Hospital in Chicago; and
WHEREAS, the multiple surgeries and extensive care their son required prompted Izabela and her husband to seek permanent residency so they could care for their son and bring their two daughters to Cook County; and
WHEREAS, in 1986, shortly after her arrival to the U.S., Izabela met the parents of two children suffering from the same di | approve | Pass |
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19-2352
| 1 | | HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF OSCAR JAMES ARMSTRONG | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF OSCAR JAMES ARMSTRONG
WHEREAS, God in his infinite wisdom called Oscar James Armstrong from our midst; and
WHEREAS, Oscar Armstrong was the oldest of five children born to the late Simon and Flora Armstrong in Lee County, Ark; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Armstrong attended grammar school in Postelle AR, and St. Louis, MO. Mr. Armstrong graduated from Marianna’s Morton High School in 1951; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Armstrong enlisted in the U.S.Army serving three years during the Korean War and;
WHEREAS, after completing his tour of duty, he returned to Arkansas and enrolled in Arkansas Mechanical and Normal College, now known as the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB). While at Arknasas Mechanical and Normal, Mr. Armstrong was editor of the school yearbook for two years, a member of the student government, and named in Who’s Who’s in American Colleges and Universities in 1957;and
WHEREAS, In 1958 Mr. Armstrong graduated with his Bachelor of Arts degree in history and political science where the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke at hi | approve | Pass |
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19-2369
| 1 | | HONORING CANDICE PAYNE | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
“Service is the rent we pay for the privilege of living on this earth” Shirley Chisolm
HONORING CANDICE PAYNE
WHEREAS, Candice Payne is a third-generation entrepreneur, the daughter of Phillip Payne a talented hairstylist for more than four decades, and the granddaughter of Aretha DeShazer, a licensed barber and former owner of Payne’s Barber shop once located at 1139 E. 43rd Street; and
WHEREAS, Candice Payne follows in the footsteps of her family as an entrepreneur and enjoying every aspect of the real estate business. Ms. Payne is as a managing real estate broker, wholesaler, general contractor, rehab designer, motivator of potential home owners, and the owner of Body Werks Spa, in Bronzeville; and
WHEREAS, Candice Payne, having a significant other who unfortunately experienced homelessness, put her faith into action during one of the worst polar vortex periods in the history of the City of Chicago.
WHEREAS, the severe weather conditions and plight of Chicago’s homeless motivated Candice Payne to do more than sit and watch the local meteorolo | approve | Pass |
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19-2306
| 1 | | HONORING WAYNE ADAMS SR. | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING WAYNE ADAMS SR.
WHEREAS, Mr. Wayne Adams Sr. was born in St. Joseph, MO on April 15, 1919 and lived there until he graduated from high school; and
WHEREAS, after he graduated, he moved to Chicago to join his mother and stepfather and has lived in Cook County ever since; and
WHEREAS, the family lived a short distance from the 124th Field Artillery Armory, which served both as a military training complex, and as a venue for midget auto races something he had wanted to see since he was 10, and in the fall of 1936, he saw his first race at the armory; and
WHEREAS, soon, he and his parents were attending races throughout the Midwest including summer races at Riverview Stadium, just outside of Riverview Amusement Park at Western and Belmont avenues. They traveled to Rockville, In., Fort Wayne, In., Winchester, In., Dayton, Oh., and Greenville, Oh. Locally, they attended races at the new Hammond Raceway in Indiana and Raceway Park in Blue Island; and
WHEREAS, in 1939, Mr. Adams began photographing the races and selling the pictures at the track | approve | Pass |
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19-2228
| 1 | | RECOGNIZING REBECCA DARR AND WINGS | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RECOGNIZING REBECCA DARR AND WINGS
WHEREAS, WINGS Program, Inc. was established in 1985 to provide a pathway to independence for people whose lives have been disrupted by domestic violence; and
WHEREAS, the mission of WINGS Program, Inc. is to provide housing, integrated services, education, and advocacy to end domestic violence; and
WHEREAS, Rebecca Darr was the Executive Director of WINGS for 15 years before becoming the CEO in 2014; and
WHEREAS, WINGS is now the largest domestic violence housing agency in Illinois, providing housing, integrated services, education, and advocacy to end domestic violence; and
WHEREAS, WINGS has two emergency shelters and 51 transitional and permanent housing units across the Chicagoland, which can house up to 363 individuals per night; and
WHEREAS, WINGS is one of the only domestic violence agency housing both women and men in Illinois; and
WHEREAS, 1 in 4 men have experienced physical violence by an intimate partner, leading to an estimated 830,000 men abused each year in the United States and every 37.5 | approve | Pass |
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19-2116
| 1 | | HONORING THE HERITAGE AND CULTURE OF ARAB AMERICANS AND DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF APRIL AS ARAB AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH IN COOK COUNTY | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE HERITAGE AND CULTURE OF ARAB AMERICANS AND DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF APRIL AS ARAB AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH IN COOK COUNTY
WHEREAS, the State of Illinois has more than 450,000 citizens who are of Arab heritage, originating primarily from Palestine, Lebanon, Jordan, Egypt, Syria, Iraq, Yemen and 15 other Arab World countries, with the largest concentration living in Cook County; and
WHEREAS, Arab Americans in Illinois, who are both Christian and Muslim, first settled in Illinois in the middle of the 19th Century, playing a significant role in the yearlong and successful Columbian World Exposition held in Chicago in 1893; and
WHEREAS, Arab Americans in Illinois have played significant roles in American life including serving in every war including the Civil War, World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and the Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan; and
WHEREAS, Arab Americans in Illinois are proud citizens who pay their taxes, manage successful business and work in a wide range of blue collar and white collar professions including doctors, | approve | Pass |
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19-1899
| 1 | | RECOGNIZING SAINT PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF MOUNT PROSPECT FOR ITS HISTORY OF SERVICE AND COMMITMENT TO THE COMMUNITY | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RECOGNIZING SAINT PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF MOUNT PROSPECT FOR ITS HISTORY OF SERVICE AND COMMITMENT TO THE COMMUNITY
WHEREAS, in 1912, five years before the Village of Mount Prospect was incorporated, seventeen families organized the Saint Paul Lutheran Church congregation; and
WHEREAS, Saint Paul Lutheran Church has grown to more than 1,400 active family members today, led by Senior Pastor Chris Whitby; and
WHEREAS, the motto of Saint Paul Lutheran Church is “Growing as Family,” representing the church’s belief that a real church is not a building; rather, it is a community where real people can go to find real answers for the real world; and
WHEREAS, Pastor Bo Graham received the Open Arms Award at the Mount Prospect Shining Stars Gala on February 2, 2019. The gala honors those who benefit the community through great works that often go unnoticed; and
WHEREAS, Pastor Bo began the free Breakfast with Baby program four years ago with one mother in attendance and now serves up to one hundred people twice per month. The program invites families wi | approve | Pass |
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19-2263
| 1 | | JILL MORGENTHALER, IN MEMORIAM | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
JILL MORGENTHALER, IN MEMORIAM
WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom called Jill Morgenthaler from our midst on February 23, 2019; and
WHEREAS, Jill Morgenthaler was the beloved wife of Kerry Chambers; devoted mother of Neal and Jamie Chambers; loving sister of Terry Morgenthaler (Patrick Kerins), Jeffrey (Donna) Morgenthaler, and Sharon Morgenthaler; and dear aunt of many nieces and nephews; and
WHEREAS, Jill Morgenthaler was a retired U.S. Army Colonel with thirty years of military service; and
WHEREAS, Jill Morgenthaler was one of 83 female cadets to arrive at boot camp at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina, in 1975, as part of the inaugural class of women in the Army; and
WHEREAS, Jill Morgenthaler rose through the ranks and became the first woman battalion commander in the 88th Regional Support Command, and later the first woman brigade commander in the 84th Division; and
WHEREAS, her military career took her to Germany and South Korea in the 1980s, and Bosnia and Kosovo in the 1990s, when she earned a humanitarian service medal for helping | approve | Pass |
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19-2383
| 1 | | HONORING DREAMS FOR KIDS AS IT CELEBRATES ITS 30TH ANNIVERSARY | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING DREAMS FOR KIDS AS IT CELEBRATES ITS 30TH ANNIVERSARY
WHEREAS, for 30 years, Dreams for Kids has been fulfilling its mission to train and mentor youth to help them create enterprises that provide solutions to critical social issues; and
WHEREAS, Tom Tuohy-experiencing in his own life how important a mentor can be in a young person’s life, and how important it is for youth to learn how much they have to give-created Dreams for Kids; and
WHEREAS, on Christmas Eve, 1989, Dreams for Kids began with its first Holiday for Hope event; and
WHEREAS, since that day, this event has served more than 70,000 of our most vulnerable kids during the holiday season, providing food, gifts, music, dance, crafts, sports, books, and more; and
WHEREAS, Dreams for Kids offers social entrepreneurship lessons that help students explore in real-world contexts, the relevance of essential entrepreneurial skills, doing this autonomously, collaboratively, and in partnership with a vast array of professionals; and
WHEREAS, with the guidance of mentors from the workf | approve | Pass |
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19-1895
| 1 | | HONORING ADRIAN WILLOUGHBY FOR A LIFE WELL LIVED | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING ADRIAN WILLOUGHBY FOR A LIFE WELL LIVED
WHEREAS, on February 2, 2019 Adrian Willoughby was honored and celebrated for his many accomplishments and contributions throughout his thirty-nine years of life; and
WHEREAS, Adrian Willoughby was a devoted husband, son, brother and uncle who affected countless lives; and
WHEREAS, Adrian Willoughby was deeply committed to economic, racial, and social justice and dedicated his life to providing affordable housing, shelter for the homeless, and dignified conditions for those in need; and
WHEREAS, Adrian Willoughby was born March 16, 1979 in Belize City, Belize, the oldest of five children. He was known for his playful demeanor with his younger siblings and his independence and sense of style. As a student in Catholic schools in Belize, he insisted to his mother that the brown and yellow button shirts and slacks didn’t reflect his style. The compromise was to be able to wear yellow Lacoste polo shirts; and
WHEREAS, Adrian Willoughby moved with his family to Evanston at the age of 16. When his fath | approve | Pass |
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19-1896
| 1 | | HONORING JESSICA LYNN BRYAR FOR A LIFE WELL LIVED | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING JESSICA LYNN BRYAR FOR A LIFE WELL LIVED
WHEREAS, Jessica Lynn Bryar was a proud and accomplished employee of the Cook County Public Defender’s Office for more than twenty years; and
WHEREAS, after a valiant fight, Jessica Lynn Bryar succumbed to illness on February 3, 2019. She was 46 years old; and
WHEREAS, Jessica earned her J.D. from Loyola University Chicago School of Law and B.A. from Boston College. During law school she supplemented her studies by serving as a Street Law Teacher in three Chicago schools and was a Program Coordinator for a Chicago social service agency that serves teen mothers. She also volunteered at First Defense Legal Aid, an organization that provides legal representation and advice to individuals taken into police custody. There, she interviewed clients, documented circumstances of arrest, negotiated for clients’ release and facilitated communication with family; and
WHEREAS, as a Williams Fellow throughout law school, she re-developed volunteer teaching program at the Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention C | approve | Pass |
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19-2406
| 1 | | HONORING WOMEN IN MINISTRY | Consent Calendar Resolution | HONORING WOMEN IN MINISTRY
WHEREAS, the faith community constitutes an indispensable part of the diversity that enables Cook County residents to pursue shared, just and equitable life experiences; and
WHEREAS, women in ministry contribute as equal partners to the identity, mission and essential projects of the faith and broader communities of Cook County; and
WHEREAS, the composition of women’s ministerial leadership is diverse and inclusive across religions, creeds, nationalities, racial and ethnic communities, identity groups, and cultures; and
WHEREAS, the women’s faith ministries include, but are not limited to, institutional formation, programmatic development and implementation, strategic decision making, coalition building and partnership, articulation and assertion of community voice and preferences, practical and emotional understanding, and social action; and
WHEREAS, women in ministry have persevered for the betterment of all Cook County residents even while often unjustly resisted, devalued and marginalized for their womanhood and ministerial audacity to le | approve | Pass |
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19-2397
| 1 | | ESTABLISHING YOUTH DAY | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
ESTABLISHING YOUTH DAY AT THE COOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
WHEREAS, According to the 2018 population estimates from the United States Census Bureau, Cook County has 1.14 million children; and
WHEREAS, Cook County contains 130 municipalities in its region; and
WHEREAS, Cook County has 99 distinct school districts; and
WHEREAS, The President of the Cook County Board as well as the Board of Commissioners recognizes the importance of exposing our youth, from underserved communities as well as communities within Cook County, to Cook County government; and
WHEREAS, There are many youth from underserved communities who have not been exposed to Cook County government, nor have they been exposed to downtown Chicago; and
WHEREAS, The President and the Board of Commissioners recognizes the importance of civic engagement with our youth, particularly our high school students and emerging adults ages 16-20; and
WHEREAS, The Cook County Board President and the seventeen Cook County Board Commissioners resolve to familiarize our youth with the resp | approve | Pass |
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19-2409
| 1 | | RECONGIZING CHICAGO URBAN FINE ARTS COMMONWEALTH CONTRIBUTION TO COOK COUNTY | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RECONGIZING CHICAGO URBAN FINE ARTS COMMONWEALTH CONTRIBUTION TO COOK COUNTY
WHEREAS, Chicago Urban Fine Arts Commonwealth (CUFAC) non for profit was founded in August 2016 and incorporated in July 2017 as a not for profit Illinois corporation operated by an executive board known as the Action Board of Elders with oversight by a board of trustees known as the General Assembly; and
WHEREAS, CUFAC is a civic action organization that engages elected, politically, appointed and civic service public servants in upholding the rights of all cultures and sub cultures in the Greater Chicagoland region; and
WHEREAS, CUFAC raised $3,000 for Puerto Rican and Mexican disaster relief in partnership with the Foreign Exchange World music party and hip hop social/cultural organization Renegades of Fun; and
WHEREAS, CUFAC launched the Well Done Alliance suicide awareness/prevention imitative including open forums during weekly 606 Chicago hip-hop open mic event at SubT Lounge/Wicker Park and the monthly Butler party at Harbees/Pilsen, a flyer of Greater Chicago lan | approve | Pass |
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19-2402
| 1 | | HONORING REVEREND TYONE D. HUGHES INSTALLATION AS SENIOR PASTOR OF THIRD BAPTIST CHURCH OF CHICAGO | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING REVEREND TYONE D. HUGHES INSTALLATION AS SENIOR PASTOR OF THIRD BAPTIST CHURCH OF CHICAGO
WHEREAS, Third Baptist Church of Chicago was founded on February 28, 1962 by Reverend Elmer L. Fowler to serve the spiritual needs of the residents on the South Side of Chicago; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Elmer L. Fowler served as Senior Pastor for 30 years. Upon his retirement in December 1992, Reverend Fowler continued as Pastor Emeritus until he was called to be home with the Lord on May 28, 2003; and
WHEREAS, in November 1992, Reverend Alan V. Ragland was selected as the second Senior Pastor of Third Baptist Church of Chicago; and
WHEREAS, under the leadership of Reverend Alan V. Ragland, the church grew into a prominent congregation that provided recreation and support services for its members and the surrounding Washington Heights community; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Alan V. Ragland was instrumental in the church’s expansion efforts. Due to his hard work and dedication, Third Baptist Church of Chicago opened a four-story church, education, and life c | approve | Pass |
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19-2347
| 1 | | HONORING MARIE SCHAACK AS THE OLDEST VOTER IN COOK COUNTY | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING MARIE SCHAACK AS THE OLDEST VOTER IN COOK COUNTY
WHEREAS, Marie Schaack was born in Illinois on February 14, 1912; and,
WHEREAS, Marie Schaack has been a known volunteer in her community at JourneyCare, the local hospice, for nearly three decades and received a Congressional award for her service; and,
WHEREAS, Marie Schaack is the loving mother of her son, Bob, and grandson, Rob; and,
WHEREAS, Marie Schaack was the oldest voter in 2018 in Cook County at 106 years young; and,
WHEREAS, now, at age 107, Marie Schaack is still an energetic fixture in her home community of Barrington, IL; and,
WHEREAS, Marie Schaack is a true testament of public service and community engagement; and,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the Board of the Cook County Commissioners would like to recognize Marie Schaack for her exemplary life, many years of dedicated volunteering, and continuing civic engagement; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that suitable copies of this resolution are presented to Marie Schaack. | approve | Pass |
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19-2404
| 1 | | HONORING THE LIFE OF DARWIN ADAMS | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE LIFE OF DARWIN ADAMS
WHEREAS, Darwin Adams was a resident of Streamwood, Illinois for most of his life; and
WHEREAS, Darwin Adams joined the Streamwood Police Department in 1963; and
WHEREAS, Darwin Adams helped to establish the Children’s Advocacy Center of Northwest Cook County in 1988 due to his passion for working with at-risk youth; and
WHEREAS, the Children’s Advocacy Center of Northwest Cook County assists in investigating and prosecuting cases of child sexual abuse in an effort to make sure victims do not need to continuously repeat their abuse to different entities; and
WHEREAS, Darwin Adams was the Chairman and President of the Children’s Advocacy Center of Northwest Cook County and, even after that, served on its Board until he passed away; and
WHEREAS, his advocacy and leadership at the Children’s Advocacy Center of Northwest Cook County led to over 10,000 youth being served during their 30 years of operations; and
WHEREAS, he also volunteered with the Hanover/Schaumburg Township Youth Services Planning Board, advocated for the con | approve | Pass |
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19-2422
| 1 | | CONGRATULATING THE MAINE WEST HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM ON THEIR 2019 IHSA GIRLS 4A BASKETBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AND UNDEFEATED 35-0 SEASON | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
CONGRATULATING THE MAINE WEST HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM ON THEIR 2019 IHSA GIRLS 4A BASKETBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AND UNDEFEATED 35-0 SEASON
WHEREAS, the members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners are proud to recognize excellence in high school athletics and the importance of team sports in developing the qualities of teamwork, respect, hard work and dedication in young adults; and
WHEREAS, the Maine West Warriors Girls Basketball Team displayed all of those qualities and worked together to achieve a remarkable season by going a perfect 35-0 and earning the Warriors the 2019 IHSA Girls 4A Basketball State Championship; and
WHEREAS, the 2019 Maine West Girls Basketball Team has joined elite company by becoming the first undefeated girls champion since Quincy Notre Dame went 30-0 in 3A in 2013 and the first in 4A since Whitney Young went 34-0 in 2012; and
WHEREAS, the Warriors achieved their perfect 35-0 record by defeating 33 of 35 opponents by ten points or more and concluded their amazing season by defeating Mother McAuley 58-46 in | approve | Pass |
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19-1915
| 1 | | HONORING AND RECOGNIZING CHICAGO BOOKS TO WOMEN IN PRISON | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING AND RECOGNIZING CHICAGO BOOKS TO WOMEN IN PRISON
WHEREAS, Chicago Books to Women in Prison is a Chicago-based non-profit that collects and distributes donated paperback books free of charge to women, trans- and nonbinary people behind bars nationwide, including women detained at the Cook County Jail; and
WHEREAS, Chicago Books to Women in Prison was founded in 2002 by Nicole Bussard, Jack Slowriver, Arline Welty and Jodi Ziesemer; and
WHEREAS, Chicago Books to Women in Prison has been integral in providing an opportunity for women, trans- and nonbinary people behind bars to continue their education, explore their interests, get healthier, understand their rights, and plan for and achieve successful reentry into their communities; and
WHEREAS, books are often a lifeline: an escape into fictional worlds, creative activity and entertainment; a guide to learning a new hobby or a new language or studying for the GED; and a chance to exercise the mind by solving puzzles such as crosswords, word-searches and sudoku or writing poems or stories; a | approve | Pass |
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19-2406
| 1 | | HONORING WOMEN IN MINISTRY | Consent Calendar Resolution | HONORING WOMEN IN MINISTRY
WHEREAS, the faith community constitutes an indispensable part of the diversity that enables Cook County residents to pursue shared, just and equitable life experiences; and
WHEREAS, women in ministry contribute as equal partners to the identity, mission and essential projects of the faith and broader communities of Cook County; and
WHEREAS, the composition of women’s ministerial leadership is diverse and inclusive across religions, creeds, nationalities, racial and ethnic communities, identity groups, and cultures; and
WHEREAS, the women’s faith ministries include, but are not limited to, institutional formation, programmatic development and implementation, strategic decision making, coalition building and partnership, articulation and assertion of community voice and preferences, practical and emotional understanding, and social action; and
WHEREAS, women in ministry have persevered for the betterment of all Cook County residents even while often unjustly resisted, devalued and marginalized for their womanhood and ministerial audacity to le | approve | Pass |
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