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6/26/2019
1:00 PM
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Final
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Meeting location:
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Cook County Building, Board Room, 118 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois
Consent Calendar Meeting
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19-3322
| 1 | | RECOGNIZING THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH, OPERATIONS, AND INNOVATION (ROI) 2019 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES (NACo) ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WIN | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RECOGNIZING THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH, OPERATIONS, AND INNOVATION (ROI) 2019 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES (NACo) ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WIN
WHEREAS, in December 2018, Cook County established the Office of Research, Operations, and Innovation (ROI) to improve operational efficiencies, improve services, reduce costs, and enhance customer experiences by utilizing existing County staff; and
WHEREAS, within the first two months of its existence, ROI created the Cook County Innovation Institute (C2I2), a hands-on training program to teach employees a standardized approach for successful process improvement; and
WHEREAS, process improvement tools taught in C2I2 focus on identifying and eliminating waste in processes through creative, innovative solutions; and
WHEREAS, since its inception in December, over 125 employees including Bureau Chiefs, Department Heads, Supervisors, and front-line staff have attended ROI/C2I2 trainings and introductory sessions; and
WHEREAS, as of March 2019, there have been 26 successful innovations implemented by county employees | approve | Pass |
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19-3885
| 1 | | HONORING THE WOUNDED AND ILL MEMBERS AND VETERANS OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES FROM ALL WARS AND PROCLAIMING JUNE 26TH SILVER STAR SERVICE BANNER DAY IN COOK COUNTY | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE WOUNDED AND ILL MEMBERS AND VETERANS OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES FROM ALL WARS AND PROCLAIMING JUNE 26TH SILVER STAR SERVICE BANNER DAY IN COOK COUNTY
WHEREAS, the County of Cook has always honored the sacrifice made by the service men and women and Veterans of the United States Armed Forces; and
WHEREAS, America’s courageous, wounded warriors and their families have made sacrifices that deserve a lifetime of gratitude and should never be forgotten; and
WHEREAS, the Silver Star Service Banner and Flag have been officially designated by the United States Congress to represent the members of the Armed Forces and Veterans who were wounded or became ill in combat in all wars past and present; and
WHERAS, the Silver Star Service Banner is presented to those wounded or ill Military service members and Veterans who embody the integrity, honor and loyalty of Military service, have inspired us all with their dedication and commitment and make every American proud; and
WHERAS, the Silver Star Families of America, formed in 2005 to re | approve | Pass |
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19-4040
| 1 | | HONORING THE COOK COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINER’S OFFICE | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE COOK COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINER’S OFFICE FOR RECEIVING THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FOR HUMAN SERVICES
WHEREAS, the National Association of Counties (NACo) awarded the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office its Achievement Award for the Office’s Indigent Burial Program; and
WHEREAS, the Achievement Award honors innovative, effective county government programs that enhance services for residents; and
WHEREAS, the Indigent Burial Program has improved the disposition for all identified and indigent decedents by hiring an indigent coordinator whose sole focus is ensuring their dignified disposition; and
WHEREAS, previously, the indigent disposition process was only handled with burials, often delaying disposition for decedents with costly effects for the constituents of Cook County; and
WHEREAS, the Indigent Burial Program has created a timely and cost-effective program to handle the disposition of the County’s most in need. This program is utilized throughout the year despite temperature and weather which had pre | approve | Pass |
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19-4041
| 1 | | HONORING THE COOK COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINER’S OFFICE | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE COOK COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINER’S OFFICE FOR RECEIVING THE ANSI-ASQ NATIONAL ACCREDITATION BOARD ISO ACCREDITATION
WHEREAS, the American National Standards Institute - American Society of Quality National Accreditation Board (ANAB) awarded the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office ISO 17020 and 17025 accreditations; and
WHEREAS, the International Standardization Organization (ISO) is an independent non-governmental international organization that develops standards to ensure the quality, safety and efficiency of products, services and systems; and
WHEREAS, the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office is the first office in the country to obtain ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Accreditation for Forensic testing and laboratory calibration; and
WHEREAS, the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office is the second office in the country to obtain ISO/IEC 17020:2012 Accreditation for Bodies of Forensic Inspection; and
WHEREAS, the Cook County Medical Examiner’s toxicology laboratory was awarded for having high standards of impartiality and confidentiality; and
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19-4210
| 1 | | CONGRATULATING ALIVIO MEDICAL CENTER | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
CONGRATULATING ALIVIO MEDICAL CENTER ON THEIR 30th ANNIVERSARY
WHEREAS, As a result of a passionate vision, strong partnerships and the crucial need for bilingual bicultural medical providers for the uninsured and undocumented, Ms. Carmen Velásquez founded Alivio Medical Center in 1989 as a bilingual bicultural, nonprofit community health center; and
WHEREAS, Alivio Medical Center has provided access to quality bilingual, bicultural, and cost-effective healthcare for 30 years; and
WHEREAS, all patients at Alivio Medical Center are treated with the principles that healthcare is a basic human right and every person should have access to quality, affordable health coverage; and
WHEREAS, Alivio Medical Center has been committed to driving the development and advancement of services to Cook County communities; and
WHEREAS, patient services, advocacy, education and research and evaluation have been at the cornerstone of Alivio Medical Center’s work; and
WHEREAS, Alivio Medical Center creates an environment of care and respect across their clinics | approve | Pass |
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19-4019
| 1 | | HONORING THE HISTORIC ZIMMER HARDWARE | Consent Calendar Resolution | HONORING THE HISTORIC ZIMMER HARDWARE FOR THIER CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PALATINE COMMUNITY
WHEREAS, Zimmer Hardware was founded by Albert Zimmer in 1883; and
WHEREAS, Albert Zimmer was born in the Village of Wheeling in 1856; and
WHEREAS, Albert Zimmer apprenticed as a Tinsmith; and
WHEREAS, Zimmer Hardware moved from its original location at the corner of Bothwell and Slade streets in downtown Palatine to its ultimate location on Brockway Street; and
WHEREAS, Albert Zimmer and his family lived in an apartment above the hardware store; and
WHEREAS, after Albert’s death, his stepdaughter Lydia Wienecke and her nephew Howard Freeman took over ownership of the hardware store; and
WHEREAS, the Zimmer family continued to operate the store until 1972; and
WHEREAS, Zimmer Hardware prided itself as a local, hometown hardware store with a wide variety of products for all types of do-it-yourself projects; and
WHEREAS, Zimmer Hardware was known for narrow aisles with hardware items from floor to ceiling and two iconic, if not functioning, gumball machines at the front e | approve | Pass |
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19-4209
| 1 | | Michael Tierney Retirement Resolution | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
CELEBRATING THE RETIREMENT OF MICHAEL T. TIERNEY AS DIRECTOR OF POLITICAL AND MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS, CHICAGO JOURNEYMAN PLUMBERS LOCAL UNION 130 UA
WHEREAS, it has come to the attention of the Cook County Board of Commissioners that Michael T. Tierney has retired as the Director of Political and Municipal Affairs of the Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Local Union 130 UA; and
WHEREAS, Michael Tierney began his career in 1975 as a laborer in the City of Chicago’s Water Department, was promoted to Foreman in 1986 and four years later received another promotion as an assistant Superintendent of Water Distribution; and
WHEREAS, in 1990, Michael Tierney became the District Superintendent of Water Distribution and Sewers for the City of Chicago; and
WHERAS, in 2012, Michael Tierney became the Director of Political and Municipal Affairs for the Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Local 130 UA; and
WHEREAS, the Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Local Union 130 UA, with over 6,100 members is one of the largest straight-line plumbing locals in the United Association (UA) which | approve | Pass |
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19-4226
| 1 | | HONORING THE CHOSEN FEW DJ’S | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE CHOSEN FEW DJ’S
WHEREAS, in 1977, Wayne Williams founded the Chosen Few DJs who are a music collective of skilled musical arrangers. The Chosen Few were among the first wave of DJs and producers in Chicago to create the House music sound; and
WHEREAS, the original group consisted of Wayne Williams, Jesse Saunders, Tony Hatchett, Alan King, and Andre Hatchett. The Chosen Few played their unique brand of soulful dance and house music to large crowds throughout the city. The Chosen Few’s expert melodious creativity sparked a global movement; and
WHEREAS, in 1990, the Chosen Few DJs, added the talented, meticulous, and poised Kim Parham, the only non-DJ member of the crew, who organizes the Chosen Few Picnic & House Music Festival. The Chosen Few Picnic & House Music Festival draws more than 40,000 fans to Chicago each year; and
WHEREAS, in 2006, The Chosen Few added Terry Hunter. In 2012, The Chosen Few added Mike Dunn, bringing the total number of talented DJs to seven; and
WHEREAS, the Chosen Few hosts events in cities across the U | approve | Pass |
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19-4203
| 1 | | HONORING THE HONORABLE JOHN A. OSTENBURG FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE VILLAGE OF PARK FOREST | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE HONORABLE JOHN A. OSTENBURG FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE VILLAGE OF PARK FOREST
WHEREAS, John A. Ostenburg was first elected as Mayor of Park Forest, Illinois, in 1999 and was re-elected without opposition in 2003, re-elected in 2007, 2011 and 2015, and is the longest serving mayor in the history of the municipality; and
WHEREAS, John A. Ostenburg began his long history of service to the Park Forest community not long after moving there serving on the Board of Directors of the Birch Street Townhomes Cooperative since 1983 and is currently the Vice-President; and
WHEREAS, John’s public service began in 1985 when he became a Trustee of Park Forest, serving from 1985 to 1990 and from 1997 to 1999, and between his terms as Trustee, John served as State Representative of the 80th House District from 1992 to 1995; and
WHEREAS, John made a significant impact on the Park Forest community and was instrumental in diversifying the Village Board, both in race and gender, through careful appointments to fill multiple Trustee vacancies including: | approve | Pass |
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19-4206
| 1 | | HONORING THE CHICAGO WOMEN’S GOLF CLUB (CWGC) | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE CHICAGO WOMEN’S GOLF CLUB (CWGC)
WHEREAS, The Chicago Women's Golf Club (CWGC) was founded in 1937 by a group of African American women who loved the game of golf including Anna Mae Black Robinson, Cleo Ball and Vivian Pitts, and over the 82-year history of the club has had over 3,500 members; and
WHEREAS, Anna Mae Black served as the founding president in 1937 and held the office for three terms until the end of 1939, and was also elected the fourth vice president of the United Golfers Association (UGA) at its 1944 annual meeting; and
WHEREAS, Anna Mae Robinson, Ella Williams, and Birdie Philpott petitioned the Cook County Board of Commissioners for privileges to play at the Pipe O’ Peace Golf Club, and after many appeals, permission was finally granted to the CWGC to use the Pipe O’Peace facilities and the course became the official CWGC tournament site in 1952; and
WHEREAS, The Pipe-O-Peace Golf Course was established as the CWGC home course, and was later named The Joe Louis Golf Course in honor of Joe "The Champ" Louis AKA "The Br | approve | Pass |
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19-3974
| 1 | | HONORING THE LIFE AND CAREER OF WILLIAM “BILLY” BONAPARTE, JR. | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE LIFE AND CAREER OF WILLIAM “BILLY” BONAPARTE, JR.
WHEREAS, William “Billy” Bonaparte, Jr. was called home to be with the Lord on May 25, 2019; and
WHEREAS, Billy Bonaparte, Jr. was born on December 11, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois; and
WHEREAS, Billy Bonaparte, Jr. was the second oldest of six children and accepted Christ at an early age; and
WHEREAS, during his childhood, Billy Bonaparte, Jr.’s father, William Bonaparte, Sr., instilled into him a strong work ethic. Billy also developed a deep understanding of the world through his love of reading and books; and
WHEREAS, Billy Bonaparte, Jr. completed high school and then entered the U.S. Army. During this time, he proudly served as a Field Engineer; and
WHEREAS, after his military service, Billy Bonaparte, Jr. began his career working as the first African American PBX Installer at Illinois Bell. He led a successful career at Illinois Bell and then AT&T. Billy was promoted to multiple managerial and executive level positions until his retirement from Corporate America in 1986; and
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19-3977
| 1 | | HONORING THE LIFE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF EDDIE L. JONES, II | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE LIFE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF EDDIE L. JONES, II
WHEREAS, Eddie L. Jones, II was called home to be with the Lord on May 27, 2019; and
WHEREAS, Eddie L. Jones, II was born in Cotton Plant, Arkansas to Eddie L. and Rosie L. Jones on March 27, 1952. He moved to Chicago with his family in 1956 where he spent his childhood and teenage years in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, Eddie L. Jones, II graduated from Wendell Phillips High School in 1970 and attended Western Illinois University where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration in 1974; and
WHEREAS, after college, Eddie L. Jones, II led a successful 30-year career at IBM. He was recognized as a company leader in auditing of internal processes and training and managerial development. Upon his retirement, he founded All Points Security; and
WHEREAS, Eddie L. Jones, II was a dedicated member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. He was initiated in 1971 through the Eta Eta Chapter at Western Illinois University and then later served as the president of the I | approve | Pass |
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19-4084
| 1 | | HONORING ANISHA PATEL FOR HER INCREDIBLE FUNDRAISING EFFORTS | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING ANISHA PATEL FOR HER INCREDIBLE FUNDRAISING EFFORTS
WHEREAS, Anisha Patel is a parent, the CEO of her own company, and a fellow with the Think Tank on Global Education at Harvard; and
WHEREAS, Anisha was elected to the Arlington Heights Elementary District 25 school board in April 2019; and
WHEREAS, Anisha started a fundraising campaign called “Your Support Matters to Unaccompanied Youth Migrants”; and
WHEREAS, Anisha and a group of women garnered financial support from nearly 150 different donors; and
WHEREAS, Anisha raised close to $35,000 for Viator House of Hospitality and Bethany House of Hospitality, two safehouses for young immigrants seeking asylum in the Northwest Suburbs; and
WHEREAS, the proceeds from the fundraiser will be given as scholarships to residents and as emergency funds for their families who may be facing danger in their home countries; and
WHEREAS, Anisha is a Muslim immigrant from Malawi, Africa who observes Ramadan, a month of fasting, reflection, and giving; and
WHEREAS, many residents of the safeho | approve | Pass |
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19-4229
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IN HONOR OF VETERAN RICHARD A. OLUND’S SERVICE IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY DURING WORLD WAR II
WHEREAS, Richard Olund was drafted in 1943, just before he was to graduate from Tilden Technical High School in Chicago, where he was a member of St. Basil Parish in the Wrightwood neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, he was assigned to the Army Medical Corps. as a medical technician, and trained in Portland, Tennessee, and Fort Devens, Massachusetts, before being sent to the 108th Evacuation Hospital in Manchester, England; and
WHEREAS, Richard Olund landed on Utah Beach in Normandy, France on July 18, 1944, the day the 3rd Army officially went into action; and
WHEREAS, he was originally assigned to General George Patton’s 3rd Army formation, before being transferred to the 7th Army and later the 9th Army, as he made his way through England, France, Belgium Holland, Germany and Austria during his service, which ended in 1946; and
WHEREAS, an avid photographer to this day, Rich’s prized possession throughout his tour of duty was a small camera brought from home. Th | approve | Pass |
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19-3771
| 1 | | HONORING PASTOR LEONARDO D. GILBERT 25TH MINISTERIAL ANNIVERSARY & 60TH BIRTHDAY | Consent Calendar Resolution | HONORING PASTOR LEONARDO D. GILBERT 25TH MINISTERIAL ANNIVERSARY & 60TH BIRTHDAY
WHEREAS, Leonardo Gilbert was born in Chicago and raised in the church by godly parents Leon and Marie Gilbert. He was baptized in 1971 at the Michigan Ave Church of Christ, which was later known as the Sheldon Heights Church of Christ; he has attended this congregation all his life and has been preaching at it full time since 1995; and
WHEREAS, Leonardo Gilbert loves to learn and educationally, he is a product of the Chicago Public Schools, Lindblom Technical High School (class of 1977), Michigan Christian College (A.A), Harding University (B.A in Biology with a minor Chemistry and B.A. in Bible), North Park University (M.N.A. Master of Non Profit Administration). He has studied Board Governance at Harvard University. Currently, he is pursuing graduate studies in global non-profit management and has studied in Seoul, South Korea; Hong Kong; Guangzhou, China; Buenos Aires, Argentina; Cape Town, South Africa; Istanbul, Turkey; Athens, Greece; and Barcelona, Spain; and
WHEREAS, Bro. Leonardo Gilbe | approve | Pass |
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19-3902
| 1 | | HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF KENNETH L. VALLOW | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF KENNETH L. VALLOW
WHEREAS, God in his infinite wisdom called Kenneth L. Vallow from our midst; and
WHEREAS, Kenneth L. Vallow was born on December 3, 1946 to William “Buck” Vallow and Effie (Hathaway) Vallow; and
WHEREAS, Kenneth was drafted into the Army, where he served as a Military Police Officer at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. After two years of service, Kenneth returned home and continued working in civil service; and
WHEREAS, While employed with a trucking company, Kenneth also joined the East Hazel Crest Police Department, as well as the East Hazel Crest Fire Department as a volunteer fireman. Kenneth’s career spanned 49 years as a police officer with the East Hazel Crest Police Department, and 28 years as a fireman with the East Hazel Crest Fire Department. Kenneth held the titles of patrolman, Detective, Evidence Technician, Criminal Investigator, Field Training Officer and Chief of Police during his career with the East Hazel Crest Police Department; and
WHEREAS, Kenneth Vallow completed two stints as the Chief | approve | Pass |
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19-4149
| 1 | | HONORING DR. SHEILA HARRISON-WILLIAMS FOR 34 YEARS OF EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP SERVICES | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING DR. SHEILA HARRISON-WILLIAMS FOR 34 YEARS OF EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP SERVICES
WHEREAS, Dr. Sheila Harrison-Williams was born in Clarksdale, Mississippi, to Lorraine Harrison, raised on the Westside of Chicago, attending Chicago Public Schools graduating from Westinghouse Area Vocational High School; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Harrison-Williams earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Northeastern Illinois University (Chicago), majoring in Special Education and Elementary Education; Master of Arts Degree from Northeastern in Educational Administration; Degree of Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from Northern Illinois University (DeKalb); post-graduate work at Northeastern and Northern Illinois Universities, achieving an Early Childhood Education Certificate from Northeastern and Chief School Business Official Certification from NIU; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Harrison-Williams is currently completing her fifteenth year as Superintendent of Hazel Crest School District 152½ in Hazel Crest, Illinois. Prior to Hazel Crest, Dr. Harrison-Williams served as Sup | approve | Pass |
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19-4156
| 1 | | HONORING THE LIFE AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF MRS. ELIZABETH BRASHER | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE LIFE AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF MRS. ELIZABETH BRASHER
WHEREAS, Elizabeth Elinor Morton Brasher was born on September 9, 1956 in Evanston, Illinois. She was the only child born to the late James Thomas Morton Jr. and Constance Lorraine Hairston Morton, longtime mayor of the city of Evanston; and
WHEREAS, after graduating from Evanston Township High School, she attended Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia for one year, before returning to complete her undergraduate studies at National College of Education (now National-Louis University) where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Human Services; and
WHEREAS Elizabeth married her longtime high school friend Robert Lee Brasher. They had two daughters: Elizabeth Keziah and Constance Mariah. Although they divorced, Elizabeth and Robert remained close friends until his death in April 2000; and
WHEREAS, Elizabeth spent most of her career in higher education administration. She worked at Northwestern University for just under 30 years in the Institute for Learning Sciences and as Assistant Director of th | approve | Pass |
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19-4157
| 1 | | HONORING OF THE OPENING OF THE ELLEN GLASSER GLOBAL (EGG) CENTER AT SULLIVAN HIGH SCHOOL | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING OF THE OPENING OF THE ELLEN GLASSER GLOBAL (EGG) CENTER AT SULLIVAN HIGH SCHOOL
WHEREAS, Sullivan High School has had renewed energy under the leadership of Principal Chad Adams; and
WHEREAS, Sullivan High School serves a large and diverse student body with nearly 40% of its student body born outside of the United States and well over 40 languages spoken there; and
WHEREAS, these refugee and immigrant students gravitated to the former library as a place to lounge and engage in small group activities. These students often felt that the library offered them a “safe space” to get away from the stress of conforming to an unfamiliar, new environment; and
WHEREAS, the library became the center for the English learning program and was used for individual and small group work; and
WHEREAS, the library had not been staffed for many years and was in major need of a facelift with torn carpeting and unmatched older furniture; and
WHEREAS, Principal Adams and English Learning Director, Sarah Quintenz reached out to Michael Glasser and the recentl | approve | Pass |
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19-4158
| 1 | | HONORING THE LIFE AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF ALBERT LEON MAMPRE | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE LIFE AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF ALBERT LEON MAMPRE
WHEREAS, Albert Leon Mampre, the last living medic from World War II’s Easy Company has died at the age of 97. Easy Company was part of the 2nd Battalion of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division. It was made famous by the Stephen Ambrose book and HBO series, “Band of Brothers”; and
WHEREAS, Al Mampre was awarded a Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts for his service. He survived two sniper bullets after venturing into an active battle scene to lie down next to a wounded Lieutenant. Dutch civilians came to their rescue and took them to the relative safety of a Dutch home where they were treated for their injuries; and
WHEREAS after his recovery, Mr. Mampre served at regiment headquarters during the Battle of the Bulge in Bastogne, France. Mr. Mampre became a medic because, as he put it, he was good at “pluggin’ holes, not makin’ holes.” He reflected that he had learned many of the skills required to be a medic in his training as a Boy Scout, except for giving shots, wh | approve | Pass |
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19-4164
| 1 | | HONORING THE LIFE AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE HON. CHARLES MONROE MAY | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE LIFE AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE HON. CHARLES MONROE MAY
WHEREAS, the Honorable Charles Monroe May, Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on March 16, 1927. He was the youngest of six children born to Mamie Morrell and Reverend John Henry May; and
WHEREAS, in 1958 Charles married Julia Chavez. and from that marriage their only child, Jennifer Lynn May, was born; and
WHEREAS, Charles graduated from Crispus Attucks High School in Indianapolis, Indiana after first attending Evanston Township High School. He attended Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee until drafted into the Army during WWII where he achieved the rank of Sargent. At Fisk, he joined the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, later becoming a lifetime member of the organization. After his military service, he continued his education at Fisk University where he received his undergraduate degree. He then went to DePaul University College of Law in Chicago, Illinois where he received his Juris Doctorate; and
WHEREAS, after completing his Law degree, C | approve | Pass |
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19-3386
| 1 | | DOMINIC DIFRISCO, IN MEMORIAM | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
DOMINIC DIFRISCO, IN MEMORIAM
WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Dominic DiFrisco from our midst; and
WHEREAS Dominic DiFrisco was the dearly beloved husband of Carol (Loverde), and
WHEREAS, Dominic DiFrisco was the devoted father of Nina (Robert) Mariano; and
WHEREAS, Dominic DiFrisco was the loving grandfather of Pasquale Gianni; and
WHEREAS, Dominic DiFrisco was the dear brother of Carmela Soricelli and Louisa Termini; and
WHEREAS, Dominic DiFrisco was the fond uncle and godfather to many; and
WHEREAS, Dominic DiFrisco proudly served as President of the Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans where he worked to create the annual Dante Award and Filipo Mazzei Award; and
WHEREAS, Dominic DiFrisco played an important role in the effort to keep the Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii open in the 1990’s; and
WHEREAS, Dominic DiFrisco was a forceful advocate for many Italian American causes and a proud proponent of the contributions of Italian Americans in Chicago and Cook County; and
WHEREAS, Dominic DiFrisco tou | approve | Pass |
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19-3392
| 1 | | DOMINIC DIFRISCO, IN MEMORIAM | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
DOMINIC DIFRISCO, IN MEMORIAM
WHEREAS, on April 27, 2019, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom called Dominic DiFrisco from our midst; and
WHEREAS, Dominic DiFrisco was the beloved husband of Carol (nee Loverde) and loving father of Nina (Robert) Mariano; and
WHEREAS, Dominic DiFrisco was the proud grandfather of Pasquale Gianni and fond brother of Carmela Soricelli of New York and Louisa Termini of Texas, and uncle and godfather to many; and
WHEREAS, born to Leoluca and Antonina, immigrants from Corleone, Sicily, Dominic DiFrisco was taught the importance of community involvement at an early age; his father’s involvement in many Italian-American causes left a strong impression on him and inspired him to dedicate most of his adult life to the promotion of Italian-American culture and to dispel stereotypes; and
WHEREAS, Dominic DiFrisco began his career at Alitalia Airlines in New York and moved to Chicago as public relations manager for the Midwest; and
WHEREAS, Dominic DiFrisco later made a name for himself helping to build bridges between th | approve | Pass |
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19-4248
| 1 | | HONORING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF ARTURO BALLESTEROS | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF ARTURO BALLESTEROS
WHEREAS, Arturo Ballesteros, son of Mexican immigrants, Juan and Rosa Ballesteros whom immigrated from San Juan de los Lagos, Jalisco and Acambaro, Guanajuato respectively, was born in Chicago, IL in January 16, 2002; and
WHEREAS, Arturo Ballesteros grew up in the Pilsen neighborhood and currently resides in Brighton Park. He speaks Spanish at home with his parents, and his younger sister; and
WHEREAS, Arturo Ballesteros, a sophomore student at Back of the Yards College Prep received a perfect score on the College Board’s Advanced Placement Spanish Language and Culture exam this year; and
WHEREAS, only 100 students out of 189,658 students that took the Advanced Placement Spanish Language and Culture exam this year across the entire globe were able to attain a perfect score on this year’s exam and Arturo Ballesteros was one of them; and
WHEREAS, for the exam, Arturo Ballesteros correctly answered 65 multiple-choice questions, wrote a perfect persuasive essay, outlined the value of digital library | approve | Pass |
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19-4243
| 1 | | HONORING FR. THOMAS E. GRIFFIN, O.S.A. | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING FR. THOMAS E. GRIFFIN, O.S.A.
WHEREAS, on Sunday, June 30, 2019, a special Mass will be celebrated at St. Gabriel Catholic Church in Chicago’s Canaryville community, and
WHEREAS, among the many blessings for which the parishioners of St. Gabriel will offer thanks on that day is that God has blessed them and sent to them His grace through the good works and benevolence of Father Thomas Griffin, Pastor of St. Gabriel Church, and
WHEREAS, Father Griffin was raised in Holy Rosary Parish in the Roseland area where he attended Grammar school, and
WHEREAS, Father Griffin graduated from Mendel High School in 1972, where he later graduated from DePaul with a BS in accounting, and
WHEREAS, Father Griffin entered the Augustinian Seminary in 1976 and was first ordained into the priesthood in April of 1983, and
WHEREAS, Father Griffin became a Navy Reserve Chaplain in 1986 thru 2000, and
WHEREAS, Father Griffin was appointed Pastor of St. Gabriel Catholic Church in 2012, and
WHEREAS, Father Griffin is known with great fondness and mu | approve | Pass |
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19-4244
| 1 | | HONORING FR. WOJCIECH ARTUR MARAT | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING FR. WOJCIECH ARTUR MARAT
WHEREAS, on Sunday, June 30, 2019, a special Mass will be celebrated at St. Barbara Church, and
WHEREAS, among the many blessings for which the parishioners of St. Barbara will offer thanks on that day is that God has blessed them and sent to them His grace through the good works and benevolence of Father Wojciech Artur Marat, Pastor of St. Barbara Church, and
WHEREAS, Father Marat was born and raised in Bialystock, Poland, and
WHEREAS, Father Marat was ordained on June 16, 1988, and
WHEREAS, Father Marat served as a chaplain to the Bialystock associations of Catholic doctors from 1998-2000 and lawyers as adjutant judicial vicar and judge of the metropolitan tribunal from 2000 - 2002, and
WHEREAS, Father Marat served as defender of the bond for the metropolitan tribunal from 2003-2006, 2012- present and as a judge on the metropolitan tribunal from 2006-2011 in the Archdiocese of Chicago, and
WHEREAS, Father Marat holds degrees in canon law from the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin and is a | approve | Pass |
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19-4245
| 1 | | HONORING FR. PETER MCQUINN | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING FR. PETER MCQUINN
WHEREAS on Sunday, June 30, 2019, a special Mass will be celebrated at All Saints-St. Anthony Church, and
WHEREAS, among the many blessings for which the parishioners of All Saints-St. Anthony will offer thanks on that day is that God has blessed them and sent to them His grace through the good works and benevolence of Father Peter McQuinn, Pastor of All Saints-St. Anthony, and
WHEREAS, Father McQuinn attended St. Celestine School in Elmwood Park and Holy Cross High School in River Grove, and
WHEREAS, Father McQuinn attended St. Mary of the Lake University where he received masters in Divinity, Theology, and Religious Vocations, and
WHEREAS, Father McQuinn received a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Loyola University, and
WHEREAS, Father McQuinn was first ordained into the priesthood on May 18, 1991, and
WHEREAS, Father McQuinn had many assignments including administrator at St. Mark, pastor at Epiphany, interim chaplain at Nazarethville Nursing Home, associate pastor at Our Lady of the Wayside, and
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19-3680
| 1 | | HONORING ROSE LEWIS CALVIN 65TH BIRTHDAY | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING ROSE LEWIS CALVIN 65TH BIRTHDAY
WHEREAS, Rose Lewis Calvin recently celebrated her 65th birthday surrounded by family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Rose Lewis Calvin was born on May 5, 1954 in Champaign, IL; and
WHEREAS, Rose Lewis Calvin received her formal education from Central High School graduating in 1971, later to pursue an Associate’s Degree and Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from Purdue University at Fort Wayne Indiana and later received a MBA and MSN from Lewis University in Romeoville, IL; and
WHEARAS, Rose Lewis Calvin is the dedicated wife of James Calvin; and
WHEREAS, Rose is the proud mother of Tracey Lewis, Troy Lewis, and Shayla Bell; and
WHEREAS, Rose is devoted sister of David Hines, Jr, Walter Hines, Carol Mitchell, and Linda Fox; and
WHEREAS, Rose Calvin is currently employed with the Illinois Department of Public Health as a Health Facilities Surveillance Nurse; and
WHEREAS, Rose is the Ministry Leader for G.E.M.S. mentoring program for girls ages 12-18; and
WHEREAS, at 65 years young, Rose Calvin, | approve | Pass |
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19-4264
| 1 | | | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION HONORING CHICAGO’S HISTORIC LEGACY WALK
WHEREAS, The Legacy Walk is a dynamic outdoor LGBT history exhibit in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood; and,
WHEREAS, Along the half mile of the North Halsted Street Corridor, between Belmont Avenue and Grace Street, ten pairs of 25'-tall decorative "Rainbow Pylons" define the nexus of Chicago's LGBTQ community; and,
WHEREAS, Affixed to the pylons are a series of bronze memorial plaques commemorating the life and work of notable lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender individuals whose achievements have helped shape the world - but whose contributions, sexual orientation or gender identity have been overlooked, minimized or redacted entirely from most historic texts; and,
WHEREAS, presently there are forty bronze markers on the Legacy Walk - the largest collection of detailed bronze biographical memorials in the world - and every year on National Coming-Out Day (October 11th) new plaques are added; and,
WHEREAS, Collectively the Legacy Walk serves as an "outdoor classroom" for students who part | approve | Pass |
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19-4234
| 1 | | A RESOLUTION REMEMBERING LGBTQ HISTORY IN COOK COUNTY | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION REMEMBERING LGBTQ HISTORY IN COOK COUNTY
WHEREAS, the month of June is recognized as LGBTQ Pride Month; and
WHEREAS, the LGBTQ community across the United States remembers and honors the legacy of LGBTQ people at The Stonewall Riots on the 50th Anniversary; and
WHEREAS, there is also a rich and important LGBTQ history in Cook County that must be remembered; and
WHEREAS, the Gerber/Hart Library and Archives located in Chicago is a vital partner in preserving and displaying the history and artifacts of local LGBTQ history; and
WHEREAS, Tracy Baim, long time publisher of Windy City Times and other LGBTQ publications, has been essential in documenting the lives, photographs, and news of the LGBTQ community for decades including in her book, Out and Proud in Chicago: An Overview of the City’s Gay Community; and
WHEREAS, Victor Salvo created The Legacy Project and The Legacy Walk, an outdoor history exhibit in the Boystown neighborhood of Chicago to commemorate the lives and work of prominent LGBTQ people who contributions or identit | approve | Pass |
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19-4269
| 1 | | CELEBRATING THE HONORABLE KIMBERLY A. LIGHTFORD | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
CELEBRATING THE HONORABLE KIMBERLY A. LIGHTFORD AS THE FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN FEMALE ILLINOIS STATE SENATE MAJORITY LEADER
WHEREAS, Senator Kimberly A. Lightford was born in Chicago, Illinois on May 10, 1968; and
WHEREAS, Senator Kimberly A. Lightford was raised in Maywood, Illinois and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Public Communications from Western Illinois University and a master’s degree in Public Administration from the University of Illinois Springfield; and
WHEREAS, prior to being elected to public office, Senator Kimberly A. Lightford gained extensive management experience working as a Trustee for the Village of Maywood and for State of Illinois departments such as the Illinois Department of Central Management Services, the Illinois Department of Corrections and the Illinois Secretary of State’s office; and
WHEREAS, in 1998, Senator Kimberly A. Lightford became the youngest African American female elected to the Illinois State Senate representing the 4th District. Senator Lightford has become a vocal champion for promoting quality ed | approve | Pass |
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19-4287
| 1 | | HONORING COOK COUNTY LIBRARIANS FOR GOING BEYOND THE BOOK FOR COMMUNITY BUILDING | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING COOK COUNTY LIBRARIANS FOR GOING BEYOND THE BOOK FOR COMMUNITY BUILDING
WHEREAS, library is traditionally known as a collection of books used for reading or study, and/or the building or room in which such a collection is kept. The word derives from the Latin liber, “book,” and a Latinized Greek word, bibliotheca, is the origin of the word for library in Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, German, and Russian, and
WHEREAS, in the 19th century, libraries were acknowledged to be an indispensable part of community life as promoters of literacy, providers of a wide range of reading for all ages, and centers for community information services. Legislation required local authorities to devote public funds to this cause, and
WHEREAS, librarians, also known as information specialists, use their professional skills to connect resources and information to the public community through reference and research services, collection development, programming, technology and media platforms, and
WHEREAS, Cook County has approximately 205 librarie | approve | Pass |
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19-4288
| 1 | | HONORING CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO AND FIFTH THIRD BANK PARTNERSHIP TOMORROW’S PROMISE: VISION 2020 | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO AND FIFTH THIRD BANK PARTNERSHIP TOMORROW’S PROMISE: VISION 2020
WHEREAS, in 2008, Concordia University Chicago and Fifth Third Bank joined together in an innovative public-private partnership called Tomorrow’s Promise: Vision 2020, developed to make a long-term positive impact on the lives of underserved children, their families, their schools and the local community; and
WHEREAS, twenty-two academically talented students from Bellwood School District 88 and Proviso Township High School District 209 were selected to take part in the program; and
WHEREAS, school, university and bank officials monitored student progress including individual GPAs, test scores and commitment and, on a case-by-case basis, identified additional resources to help students successfully complete their educations; and
WHEREAS, Fifth Third Bank educated the students’ parents through regular classes on managing household finances and starting a college fund; and
WHEREAS, Concordia University Chicago collaborated with school districts a | approve | Pass |
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19-4302
| 1 | | A RESOLUTION HONORING MOLLY PINTA AND THE PINTA PRIDE PROJECT | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION HONORING MOLLY PINTA AND THE PINTA PRIDE PROJECT
WHEREAS, Molly Pinta, a middle-schooler from Buffalo Grove, had a goal of starting a Pride Parade in her hometown; and
WHEREAS, Molly, who came out last year as a member of the LGBTQ community, pondered the idea of having a Pride Parade in Buffalo Grove after being inspired by attending a Pride Parade in Aurora; and
WHEREAS, Molly was quoted as saying, “I’m not being brave, I’m just being me.”; and,
WHEREAS, Molly successfully launched the Pinta Pride Project with her parents in order to make the parade a reality; and
WHEREAS, Molly and her parents created this project to be beacon for other young LGBTQ people who many not have as much support at home; and
WHEREAS, the Pinta Pride Project raised over $55,000 to make the first ever Buffalo Grove Pride Parade and associated festival happen; and
WHEREAS, the parade had over 2,000 participants and many thousand more in attendance; and
WHEREAS, the parade had 50 sponsors and 90 local organizations participating; and
WHEREAS, the | approve | Pass |
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