Meeting Name: Board of Commissioners Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 7/24/2019 1:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Cook County Building, Board Room, 118 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois
Consent Calendar Meeting
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19-4490 1 UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND CHICAGO WALK FOR EDUCATIONConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION 36th ANNUAL UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND CHICAGO WALK FOR EDUCATION WHEREAS, in 1943, Dr. Frederick D. Patterson, president of Tuskegee Institute suggested to the presidents of other private black colleges that they pool their monies and make a united appeal to the national conscience; and WHEREAS, on April 25, 1944, the United Negro College Fund (“UNCF”) was incorporated with twenty-seven member colleges as a not-for-profit entity established to assist its member institutions of higher education to raise funds from the public for their mutual support; and WHEREAS, the importance of the United Negro College Fund, and the historically Black colleges and universities it supports, promotes the value of higher education as well as the traditional values of family and heritage that have made this nation great; and WHEREAS, over the past seven decades the UNCF has grown to become the nation’s oldest and most successful African American higher education assistance organization in the country by having raised more than $4.7 billion and having helped more than   Action details Not available
19-4402 1 MARY “PEG” SPITALLI, IN MEMORIAMConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION MARY “PEG” SPITALLI, IN MEMORIAM WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Mary Spitalli from our midst; and WHEREAS, Mary “Peg” Spitalli was the dearly beloved wife of the late Nick Sr.; and WHEREAS, Mary “Peg” Spitalli was the devoted mother of Nick Jr. (Meg), late Patrick, late Margaret, late Joe (Debbie), late Elizabeth (Jim) Wagner, and the late Therese (Ralph) Durso; and WHEREAS, Mary “Peg” Spitalli was the loving grandmother of Wayne, Patrick, Melissa, Anne, Joseph, Lori, Nicholas, Gianna; and WHEREAS, Mary “Peg” Spitalli was the dear sister and aunt to many; and WHEREAS, Mary “Peg” Spitalli touched the lives of many and will be remembered by all who knew her; and WHEREAS, all who knew her will attest that Mary “Peg” Spitalli 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 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County that the Board does hereby offer its deepestapprovePass Action details Not available
19-4403 1 CAROLE SPAINHOUR, IN MEMORIAMConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION CAROLE SPAINHOUR, IN MEMORIAM WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Carole Spainhour (Knapp) from our midst; and WHEREAS, Carole Spainhour was the dearly beloved wife of Donald; and WHEREAS, Carole Spainhour was the devoted mother of Mary, Lynne (Del) Harnish, Thomas (Kathy), Sharon (John) Lique, Patrick, James (Anita Perry), Dawn ( Joe) Bravo and Lee Ann ( JR) Reed; and WHEREAS, Carole Spainhour was the loving grandmother of 21 and great grandmother of 36; and WHEREAS, Carole Spainhour was the devoted daughter of the Donn and Margaret Knapp; and WHEREAS, Carole Spainhour was the dear sister of the late Barbara Walczak; and WHEREAS, Carole Spainhour was the fond aunt of many; and WHEREAS, Carole Spainhour touched the lives of many and will be remembered by all who knew her; and WHEREAS, all who knew her will attest that Carole Spainhour 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 NOW,approvePass Action details Not available
19-4516 1 HONORING SISTER ROSEMARY CONNELLYConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING SISTER ROSEMARY CONNELLY WHEREAS, Sister Rosemary Connelly, a native of Chicago, is a member of a Religious Sisters of Mercy, and WHEREAS, Sister Rosemary Connelly has been a member of the Sisters of Mercy for 70 years, and WHEREAS, Sister Rosemary Connelly has earned a B.S. in Social Science in 1959, a Master of Arts in Sociology from St. Louis University in 1966, a Master’s in Social Work from Loyola University Chicago in 1969, and WHEREAS, Sister Rosemary Connelly has received nine honorary doctorate degrees from the following prestigious educational institutions: University of Notre Dame, St. Mary’s College of Notre Dame, Loyola University Chicago, DePaul University, Lewis University, Saint Xavier University, Dominican University, Marquette University and MacMurray University and WHEREAS, Sister Rosemary Connelly has received countless awards recognizing her work and accepts them on behalf of everyone involved in Misericordia, and WHEREAS, in August of 1969, Sister Rosemary Connelly joined Misericordia, which means “heart of mercapprovePass Action details Not available
19-4437 1 CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF CARY “BUBBA” MCCLAINConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF CARY “BUBBA” MCCLAIN WHEREAS, Cary “Bubba” McClain was called home to be with the Lord on June 28, 2019; and WHEREAS, Bubba McClain was born on April 19, 1943 in Norwood, Louisiana; and WHEREAS, Bubba McClain was one of eight children who accepted Christ at an early age; and WHEREAS, during his childhood, Bubba McClain was known as a caring and charismatic person who was well respected by his peers; and WHEREAS, Bubba McClain completed high school and then entered the United States Army. During this time, he proudly served his country well; and WHEREAS, after his military service, Bubba McClain relocated to Chicago, Illinois to begin his career at the Ford Motor Company. He would go on to lead a successful 37-year career until his retirement in 2004; and WHEREAS, true to his Louisiana roots, Bubba McClain was active in the community as a member of the Second Mount Vernon Baptist Church; and WHEREAS, Bubba McClain believed in the value of education and family being married to his longtime love Sandra (Lucas) McClaiapprovePass Action details Not available
19-4725 1 ORLAND FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING THE ORLAND FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT’S 125th ANNIVERSARY WHEREAS, the year 2019 marks a milestone for the Orland Fire Protection District, celebrating 125 years; and WHEREAS, the earliest record of organized fire protection in the Orland area included a volunteer fire department flag with the year 1894 sewn on as well as a photo of uniformed members standing in front of a two-story building on Beacon Avenue with State Senator John Humphrey; and WHEREAS, this early Volunteer Department consisted of a four-man, hand-pulled pumping engine, a hose cart with 500 feet of hose, and 14 members. They used a wood-frame building on Beacon Avenue, which doubled as a village hall and firehouse, to store their equipment; and WHEREAS, in 1914, Peter J. Pitts was named Fire Marshal. His duties, besides overseeing the volunteers, included cleaning the village water tank for a fee of $5. The Fire Department’s budget for the year was $100. The 25-member fire department survived on a small stipend from the village and various fundraisers; and WHEREAS, under approvePass Action details Not available
19-4766 1 PILSEN NEIGHBORS COMMUNITY COUNCILConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING PILSEN NEIGHBORS COMMUNITY COUNCIL ON ITS 65TH ANNIVERSARY WHEREAS, Pilsen Neighbors Community Council is a not-for-profit community organization based in the Pilsen neighborhood, within the 7th District of Cook County; and WHEREAS, Pilsen Neighbors Community Council has been instrumental in bringing new institutions and capital improvements to the neighborhood from allocation and construction of Harrison Park Field House, West Side Technical Institute, and allocation of $26 million in city infrastructure funds between 1995-1999; and WHEREAS, Pilsen Neighbors Community Council tirelessly serves as a voice in the Pilsen community, advocating for social justice, education reform, healthcare, housing justice, immigration reform and civic engagement.; and WHEREAS, Pilsen Neighbors Community Council has worked with businesses, educators, the community, and government to improve the health and wellbeing of the community; and WHEREAS, Pilsen Neighbors Community Council organized a fundraising event to celebrate the construction of BenitapprovePass Action details Not available
19-4765 1 UNAM CHICAGOConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING UNAM CHICAGO ON ITS 15TH ANNIVERSARY WHEREAS, UNAM Chicago, a satellite campus of the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (National Autonomous University of Mexico) promotes a better understanding of the Mexican culture and people in the United States to institutions and individuals through academic programs and services surrounding education and culture; and WHEREAS, UNAM Chicago has served the Mexican community since 2004, offering specialty learning, language classes, and recently, professional development in law, medicine, and architecture; and WHEREAS, programs provided by UNAM Chicago are open to anyone interested, throughout the year in hopes of promoting an increased understanding of Mexican and Latin American history, art, language, and literature through seminars, panel discussions, workshops, traditional celebrations, and films; and WHEREAS, UNAM Chicago hosts workshops for the Spanish-speaking community to help small business owners begin their journey to success, allow workers to gain their food certificate through approvePass Action details Not available
19-4800 1  Consent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION HONORING THE JUVENILE TEMPORARY DETENTION CENTER’S AMBASSADOR PROGRAM WHEREAS, The Juvenile Temporary Detention Center (JTDC) provides temporary secure housing for youth from the ages of 12 through 17 years, who are awaiting adjudication of their cases by the Juvenile Division of the Cook County Courts; and, WHEREAS, The JTDC also provides care for youth who have been transferred from Juvenile Court jurisdiction to Criminal Court. These youth would otherwise be incarcerated in the county jail, but for their age; and, WHEREAS, The JTDC provides the children with a safe, secure and caring environment with programs and structure that enhance personal development and improve opportunities for success upon return to the community; and, WHEREAS, The JTDC has developed a behavior management system to encourage residents to achieve long and short term goals, and the Ambassador Program is the highest level of this system; and WHEREAS, The JTDC’s Ambassador program seeks to enhance residents’ confidence, self-worth and leadership potentialapprovePass Action details Not available
19-4801 1 GIRL SCOUTS FROM QUEEN OF ALL SAINTSConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION RESOLUTION HONORING FIVE GIRL SCOUTS FROM QUEEN OF ALL SAINTS TROOPS FOR RECEIVING THEIR GOLD AWARDS WHEREAS, Nokomis Service Unit #295 is proud to announce that four Girl Scouts in QAS AmbassadorTroop #20067 and one from Troop #23140 have completed their Gold Awards; and, WHEREAS, The Gold Award is the highest achievement a Girl Scout can earn since it requires the design and development of a multifaceted and sustainable community project; and, WHEREAS, The girls who have been in Girl Scouts for most of their school years will be heading off to college where they will be utilizing their fine-tuned Gold Award project based skills; and, WHEREAS, Shannon Cichanski created chemotherapy care kits by collecting items needed by chemo patients to ease their treatment experience. Shannon delivered the kits to Rush University Hospital; and, WHEREAS, Gabi Finch developed the "Pet Pantry Pals” program that collects pet food donations for Lakeview Food Pantry so families will not have to give up their pets because of the expense involved; and WHEREASapprovePass Action details Not available
19-4748 1  Consent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AUGUST AS NATIONAL IMMUNIZATION AWARENESS MONTH IN COOK COUNTY WHEREAS, National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) is an annual observance held in August to highlight the importance of vaccination for people of all ages; and WHEREAS, communities across the country use the month each year to raise awareness about the important role vaccines play in preventing serious, sometimes deadly, diseases across a lifespan; and WHEREAS, immunization isn’t just for kids; to stay protected against serious illnesses like the flu, measles, and pneumonia, adults also need to get vaccinated; and WHEREAS, National Immunization Awareness Month is a great time to promote vaccines and remind family, friends, and coworkers to stay up to date on their shots; and WHEREAS, thanks to vaccines, we can protect young infants against preventable life-threatening diseases such as whooping cough and pregnant women can pass on protection to their newborns by getting vaccinated during the third trimester of their pregnancy; and WHEREAS, whooping cough is just one approvePass Action details Not available
19-4752 1 Proposed Resolution Honoring Allan HoweConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE and CONTRIBUTIONS OF ALLAN HOWE WHEREAS, Allan Howe, a religious leader and peace activist, died at the age of 77 in his home in Evanston, Illinois; and WHEREAS, Allan was born in 1942 to Paul and Dorothy (Powell) Howe. He grew up in Arcadia, California where he was an accomplished student. He was president of his Methodist Church’s young adult fellowship, graduated 5th in his class from Arcadia High School in 1959, and attended Stanford University where he participated in the Wesleyan Foundation and graduated phi beta kappa in 1963; and WHEREAS, from an early age, Allan was committed to social justice and peace. He did two years of volunteer service as an alternative to military service, helping youth on the West Side of Chicago. He was active in the civil rights movement and community organizing, such as taking youth to hear Dr. Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech in Washington, D.C.; and helping the oppressed register to vote in Mississippi and on the near west side of Chicago. He met and worked with many young Christians at the WapprovePass Action details Not available
19-4751 1 Proposed Resoluton Honoring Margaret BlackshereConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE and CONTRIBUTIONS OF MARGARET BLACKSHERE WHEREAS, Margaret Blackshere was a powerful and historic force in Illinois labor and politics, from her time as the first woman to head the state AFL-CIO to her tenure as a member of the Democratic National Committee, and as a delegate to the party’s presidential nominating conventions. WHEREAS, Margaret was raised in North Venice, Illinois by her mother, Frances, and her Aunt Margie. She received her master’s degree in education at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville and became a kindergarten teacher in nearby Madison. While a student at SIUE, she served as a student trustee. After completing her studies, she was appointed by the governor to continue in the role of trustee. In Madison, she launched the organizing drive that led to the school’s teachers becoming affiliated with the Illinois Federation of Teachers (IFT); and WHEREAS, Margaret was known as being tough but charming. She went from being a kindergarten teacher to taking on union and political posts while working to modernizapprovePass Action details Not available
19-4815 1 HONORING THE LIFE AND MEMORY OF LYNDA MARIE DELAFORGUEConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE AND MEMORY OF LYNDA MARIE DELAFORGUE WHEREAS, Lynda Marie DeLaforgue was born on February 18, 1958 to James DeLaforgue and June Kaczur-Tate; and WHEREAS, Lynda was raised in Franklin Park, Illinois and was a Cook County resident and social justice activist who selflessly made extraordinary contributions to improve the community; and WHEREAS, Lynda graduated from Rockford University in 1980, where she majored in theater and was active in local community productions as an actress and costume designer; and WHEREAS, looking for part-time work, Lynda took a fundraising job for the Illinois Public Action Council (IPAC), an activist group that relied on door-to-door canvassers to recruit members and donations; and WHEREAS, with hard work and a great charisma, she soon became IPAC’s Rockford office manager and helped organize a voter registration drive leading up to the 1984 election; and WHEREAS, in 1985, Lynda married Hans Hintzen and settled in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood; and WHEREAS, their daughter Katy DeLaforgue was boapprovePass Action details Not available
19-4805 1 CARMEN “CARMIE” BERTUCCIConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION CARMEN “CARMIE” BERTUCCI, IN MEMORIAM WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Carmen “Carmie” Bertucci from our midst, and WHEREAS, Carmen Bertucci was the loving and adored husband of Josephine (nee Dongarra), and WHEREAS, Carmen Bertucci was the amazing father of Carmen, Anthony (Caryn), and Paulie (Lindsey), and WHEREAS, Carmen Bertucci was the fond grandfather of Sophia, Luciana, and Rocco, and WHEREAS, Carmen Bertucci was the beloved son of the late Nick and Marie Bertucci, and WHEREAS, Carmen Bertucci was the dear brother of Bruno (Gael), Bob (Marianela), and Ava Marie (the late Jim) Lindahl, and WHEREAS, Carmen Bertucci was a dear brother-in-law of Jimmy (Janet) Dongarra, and WHEREAS, Carmen Bertucci was a member of the Old Neighborhood Italian American Club, San Rocco Society, and SAG-AFTRA, and WHEREAS, all who knew him will attest that Carmen “Carmie” Bertucci was a kind and compassionate man, virtuous of character and gentle in spirit, admired and respected by his many friends and neighbors, and dearlyapprovePass Action details Not available
19-4803 1 MRS. MILDRED AUSTIN KENERSONConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING MRS. MILDRED AUSTIN KENERSON 100TH BIRTHDAY WHEREAS, On April 27, 2019, 175 friends and family from across the United States gathered to celebrate Mrs. Mildred Austin Kenerson 100th Birthday at the historic Parkway Ballroom; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Mildred Austin Kenerson, affectionately known as “Red”, was born in Braxton (Simpson, County), Mississippi on April 29, 1919 to the late Eddie and Idella Harper Perkins; and WHEREAS, She was educated in the Rosenwald School for Negro Children and the historic Piney Woods Country Life School founded by Dr. Laurence C. Jones in 1909; and WHEREAS, while attending Jackson State College (University), she obtained her Teaching Certificate to educate the students in segregated Simpson County; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Mildred Kenerson is a woman of great faith who loves her “Home” Church, St. John Baptist Church in Braxton, Mississippi, which was founded in 1865 by her grandparents and other families from the community. Her only living sibling, Billy Ray Perkins currently serves as a Deacon and Trustee; and WapprovePass Action details Not available
19-4804 1 BRITNEY JONESConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING BRITNEY JONES FOR HER EXCELLENCE IN SPORTS WHEREAS, members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners are proud to recognize excellence in academics and sports; and WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners recognizes academics and sports contribute to developing qualities such as respect, collaboration, hard work and dedication in young adults; and WHEREAS, Britney Jones is a graduate of John Marshall Metropolitan High School where she was a starting point guard. She led the school to three City Championship appearances, two City Titles, and one state Appearance. She was named to the All City, All Area, and All State teams, the 1,000-point club, and named CPS player of the year during her tenure; and WHEREAS, Britney Jones is a graduate of University of Alabama Birmingham where she obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Physical Education. Britney aspires to become a Chicago Police Officer; and WHEREAS, since 2010, Britney continues to play professional basketball, playing in Puerto Rico aapprovePass Action details Not available
19-4749 1 Resolution Honoring Sateria VenableConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING SETERIA VENABLE, FOUNDER & CEO OF THE FIBROID FOUNDATION WHEREAS, Seteria Venable is a patient advocate who was diagnosed with fibroids at the age of 26. After receiving recommendations of a hysterectomy in her 20’s she was prompted to explore other options to manage her fibroid diagnosis. She began a quest for information which led her to establishing The Fibroid Foundation; and WHEREAS, After her 2nd of 4 fibroid surgeries, Seteria Venable turned a personal health challenge into a global movement by launching a nonprofit to raise awareness. She is also the patented inventor of an undergarment that she hopes will transform intimate apparel for all women. A sought-after speaker, she has been featured in print and radio media, and presented at gynecologic conferences and WHEREAS, Seteria Venable holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Carnegie Mellon University, co-authored a scientific paper for the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology on fibroids and WHEREAS, The Fibroid Foundation is based in the Washington, D.C. metro area and has gapprovePass Action details Not available
19-4827 1 RECONGIZING CHICAGO FExConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION RECONGIZING CHICAGO FEx 10th YEAR ANNIVERSARY WHEREAS, Chicago Foreign Exchange’ Shortened as FEx celebrated its 10th Year Anniversary at Sub T Lounge, 2011 W. North Ave; on July 20, 2019 and WHEREAS, the origin of Foreign Exchange was to bring people together from various backgrounds and teach them though dance that they all have common roots; and WHEREAS, FEx was the begun by David Lozano, his partner and main DJ Tyson Sanchez aka “New Life” was the Music Director, together they reached out to worldwide talent giving many notable artists their first exposure to Chicago music scene; and WHEREAS, FEx specialized in playing dance music and hosting artist from all over the world; and WHEREAS, the common denominator was the most of this music worked with Reggae/Dancehall vocals which Dominque Rowland “MC ZULU” would sing in English, Patois, Spanish and Portuguese; and WHEREAS, Resident David “Itzi Naliah” Marques brought a strong graphic design aesthetic to the table ultimately being responsible for the overall look and feel of FEx. DJ Sergio “approvePass Action details Not available
19-4802 1 STEVE “SILK” HURLEYConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE CAREER AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF STEVE “SILK” HURLEY WHEREAS, Steve “Silk” Hurley has amassed a three-decade career as one of the most decorated music producers, remixers, songwriters, and DJs in Chicago music history; and WHEREAS, Steve Silk Hurley was born on November 9th, 1962 in Chicago, Illinois; and WHEREAS, After graduating from Lindblom High School, Steve Silk Hurley enrolled in junior college. He would leave junior college to pursue a full-time career in the music industry; and WHEREAS, Steve Silk Hurley gained a positive reputation early in his career as a well-respected house music DJ for his unique style of mixing; and WHEREAS, Steve Silk Hurley used his unique DJ style to release his first single “Music is the Key” which reached #9 on the Billboard charts. This single propelled him as a prominent music producer; and WHEREAS, Steve Silk Hurley teamed with vocalist Keith Nunnally to form the group J.M. Silk. The group toured the country performing songs such as “Jack Your Body” which reached #1 on the U.K. National Chart for two consapprovePass Action details Not available