Meeting date/time:
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9/25/2019
1:00 PM
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Minutes status:
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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 - Honorary Resolutions
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19-4802
| 1 | | STEVE “SILK” HURLEY | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED 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 cons | approve | Pass |
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19-5075
| 1 | | DANIEL A. MOY, IN MEMORIAM | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
DANIEL A. MOY, IN MEMORIAM
WHEREAS Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Daniel Moy from our midst, and
WHEREAS Daniel Moy was the loving and adored husband of LiYing, and
WHEREAS Daniel Moy was the amazing father of Zachery and Wesley, and
WHEREAS Daniel Moy was the beloved son of Haven and Helen, and
WHEREAS Daniel Moy was the dear brother of Jane, Jennifer (Christopher), Sharon, and
WHEREAS all who knew him will attest that Daniel Moy was a kind and compassionate man, virtuous of character and gentle in spirit, admired and respected by his many friends and neighbors, and dearly loved by his family, now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County that the Board does hereby offer its deepest condolences and most heartfelt sympathy to the family and many friends of Daniel Moy,and joins them in sorrow at this time of loss, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body, and a suitable copy of same be tendered to the family of Daniel Moy, tha | approve | Pass |
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19-5079
| 1 | | DAVID CARL LARSON, IN MEMORIAM | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
DAVID CARL LARSON, IN MEMORIAM
WHEREAS Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called David Larson from our midst, and
WHEREAS David Larson was the beloved and adored husband of Sharon nee Gudas, and
WHEREAS David Larson was the loving father of Donna Larson-Sheptock, Don (Debra) Larson and Kathleen (Greg) Larson, and
WHEREAS David Larson was the cherished grandfather of Jimmy (Michelle), Cole (Michele) and Nathan Sheptock, Trent (Daniella), Tyler (Taylor) and Ethan Larson and Nicole Lehr, and
WHEREAS David Larson was the beloved son of the late Earnest and late Ann Larson, and
WHEREAS David Larson was the dear brother of Roy (Helene), late Robert (late Jean), late Howard (Noreen), late Ernie (Yvonne), late Bill (late Lillian), late Jerry (late Dorothy) and the late Clifford “Skip” (Leona) Larson, and
WHEREAS all who knew him will attest that David Larson was a kind and compassionate man, virtuous of character and gentle in spirit, admired and respected by his many friends and neighbors, and dearly loved by his family, now therefore
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19-5082
| 1 | | EUGENE R. SULLIVAN, IN MEMORIAM | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
EUGENE R. SULLIVAN, IN MEMORIAM
WHEREAS Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Eugene Sullivan from our midst, and
WHEREAS Eugene Sullivan was the beloved and adored husband of Margaret (nee Kocich), and
WHEREAS Eugene Sullivan was the loving father of the late Linda and the late Michael, and
WHEREAS Eugene Sullivan was the cherished grandfather of Lisa (Ray), and
WHEREAS Eugene Sullivan was the fond great grandfather of Ricky and Jeremy, and
WHEREAS Eugene Sullivan was the dear brother of Joan (Sam) Cuomo, and the late Dolores (late Charles) Burton, and
WHEREAS all who knew him will attest that Eugene Sullivan was a kind and compassionate man, virtuous of character and gentle in spirit, admired and respected by his many friends and neighbors, and dearly loved by his family, now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County that the Board does hereby offer its deepest condolences and most heartfelt sympathy to the family and many friends of Eugene Sullivan, and joins them in sorrow at this time of lo | approve | Pass |
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19-5238
| 1 | | JAMES J. MCDONOUGH, IN MEMORIAM | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
JAMES J. MCDONOUGH, IN MEMORIAM
WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called James J. McDonough from our midst; and
WHEREAS, James J. McDonough was the dearly beloved husband of Jacque (Moynihan); and
WHEREAS, James J. McDonough was the devoted father of Maureen (Dan) Curley and Jim (Jennifer) McDonough; and
WHEREAS, James J. McDonough was the loving grandfather of MaryKate, Jack, Tim Curley, and Quinn McDonough; and
WHEREAS, James J. McDonough was the devoted son of the late Maurice and the late Mary McDonough (nee Burke); and
WHEREAS, James J. McDonough was the dear brother of the late Therese (Bob) Dillon, and the late Marge (Mitch) Koziana; and
WHEREAS, James J. McDonough was the fond uncle of many nieces and nephews; and
WHEREAS, James J. McDonough touched the lives of many and will be remembered by all who knew him; and
WHEREAS, all who knew him will attest that James J. McDonough was a kind and compassionate man, virtuous of character and gentle in spirit, admired and respected by his many friends and neighbors, | approve | Pass |
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19-5312
| 1 | | GEORGE R. RANDAZZO, IN MEMORIAM | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
GEORGE R. RANDAZZO, IN MEMORIAM
WHEREAS, on July 28, 2019, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom called George Randazzo from our midst; and
WHEREAS, George Randazzo was the beloved husband of Linda (nee Collins) and devoted father of Anthony (Vivian) and Marc (Yesenia) Randazzo; and
WHEREAS, George Randazzo was the dear brother of Rosemary Favia; and
WHEREAS, George Randazzo was the loving grandfather of Phillip, Linda Marie, Marc Anthony, Ashleigh, Angelina, Ava Bella, Sebastian, Valentina, and Vittoria; and
WHEREAS, George Randazzo, born on October 21, 1941, grew up in the classic Italian neighborhood along Chicago Avenue; and
WHEREAS, George Randazzo was a proud U.S. Army veteran, having served eleven months in Vietnam; and
WHEREAS, in 1977, George Randazzo founded the Boxing Hall of Fame. He threw a grand inaugural gala with every living Italian American boxing legend alive at the time. The event captured the attention of other sports greats, including Joe DiMaggio, who advised him to honor Italian American legends in all sports; and
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19-5351
| 1 | | HONORING GREG HINTON, BLACK UNITED FUND OF ILLINOIS BOARD CHAIRMAN | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING GREG HINTON, BLACK UNITED FUND OF ILLINOIS BOARD CHAIRMAN
WHEREAS, Greg Hinton grew up with his parents and six siblings on Chicago’s south side in an area affectionately known as the “Low End” but now commonly referred to as Bronzeville; and
WHEREAS, Greg Hinton attended Wendell Phillips High School and, through the mentorship of the legendary educational counselor and advocate at Ada S. McKinley Center on 29th and Dearborn, Silas Purnell, attended University of Illinois at Champaign; and
WHEREAS, Greg Hinton’s education prepared him for his eventual service and leadership in his community; and
WHEREAS, Greg Hinton received approximately 57 awards and commendations over the course of his career and held seven executive positions with Fortune 500 companies as the first-ever Diversity Officer. These companies included R.R. Donnelley, Amtrak, Advocate Health Care, Pepsi (where he lived in Poland for three years), Abbott Labs and U.S. Cellular. Greg Hinton also became the first Diversity Officer of the Democratic National Committee; and
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19-5352
| 1 | | HONORING THE MEMORY OF JOSEPH FRANCIS RANDLE, Retired Cook County Building and Zoning Inspector | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE MEMORY OF JOSEPH FRANCIS RANDLE, RETIRED COOK COUNTY BUILDING AND ZONING INSPECTOR
WHEREAS, on May 3, 2019, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom called Joseph Francis Randle from our midst; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Francis Randle was born in Chicago on March 2, 1951 and grew up on the west side. He attended St. Charles Borromeo and Presentation Catholic Grammar Schools and served as an altar boy; and
WHEREAS, as a boy and young man, he became active in the Boy Scouts, achieving the high rank of Eagle Scout; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Randle attended St. Philip Catholic High School and the University of Illinois at Champaign Urbana, where he studied architecture. After completing two years of study, he left school to work as an apprentice in an architectural firm; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Randle later attended the University of Illinois in Chicago to finish his degree in Architecture and graduated in 1983; and
WHEREAS, on May 7, 1977 Joseph Randle married the love of his life, Bernadine Smith, with whom he shared a joyous union until his passing; and
WHEREAS, Mr. | approve | Pass |
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19-5353
| 1 | | HONORING THE NORTH MAINE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT ON ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE NORTH MAINE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT ON ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY
WHEREAS, the North Maine Fire Protection District celebrated its 50th anniversary on September 21, 2019, at its annual open house; and
WHEREAS, the North Maine Fire Protection District was established in 1969 to provide emergency services to unincorporated Cook County in Maine Township; and
WHEREAS, the North Maine Fire Protection District currently provides twenty-one full-time, professional firefighters twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week; and
WHEREAS, the North Maine Fire Protection District is prepared to respond to and manage emergencies, including but not limited to medical emergencies, structure fires, hazard investigations, environmental emergencies, high-rise and below-grade rescues, mass-casualty incidents, vehicle fires, natural disasters, hazardous materials incidents, and water and ice rescue; and
WHEREAS, in addition to emergency response, the department’s Fire Prevention Bureau offers public education, life-safety code enforcement, plan reviews, smoke | approve | Pass |
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19-5370
| 1 | | VIRGINIA “MAGGIE” LITRENTA, IN MEMORIAM | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
VIRGINIA “MAGGIE” LITRENTA, IN MEMORIAM
WHEREAS, on July 29, 2019, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom called Virginia “Maggie” Litrenta from our midst; and
WHEREAS, Maggie Litrenta (nee Mayer) was the beloved wife of the late John F., Sr.; and
WHEREAS, Maggie Litrenta was the loving mother of John F., Jr. (Judy), Mary (George) Wilmoth, Virginia Indovina (Sam Casanova), and Katherine (Alec) Pokras; and
WHEREAS, Maggie Litrenta was the dearest grandmother of Gina (Chris) Pesko, Cindy (Terry) Britton, John F. III (Christine) Litrenta, Louis (Gina) Indovina; and
WHEREAS, Maggie Litrenta was the proud great-grandmother of Sydney and Tyler Pesko, Dominic D’Amico, and Lauren Battaglia; and
WHEREAS, Maggie Litrenta was the cherished sister of Helen Farny and aunt and cousin to many; and
WHEREAS, Maggie Litrenta was born on September 22, 1921; and
WHEREAS, Maggie Litrenta was involved in various community organizations, including a fifty-year membership in the Elmwood Park Women’s Organization, the Infant Welfare League, the Women’s Auxiliary o | approve | Pass |
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19-5386
| 1 | | CONGRATULATING KATHERINE O’DELL FOR RECEIVING THE SICILIAN AMERICAN CULTURAL ASSOCIATION MEDAL OF MERIT | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
CONGRATULATING KATHERINE O’DELL FOR RECEIVING THE SICILIAN AMERICAN CULTURAL ASSOCIATION MEDAL OF MERIT
WHEREAS, on September 8, 2019, Katherine Amari O’Dell received the Medal of Merit from the Sicilian American Cultural Association at its 25th anniversary celebration; and
WHEREAS, Katherine O’Dell is a partner with the law offices of Amari & Locallo; and
WHEREAS, in 1993, Katherine O’Dell received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Northern Illinois University; and
WHEREAS, Katherine O’Dell graduated from John Marshall Law School in 2000; and
WHEREAS, Katherine O’Dell began her legal career at the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office in the real estate tax department of the Civil Division; and
WHEREAS, the John Marshall Law School Alumni Association recognized Katherine O’Dell’s accomplishments by awarding her with the Distinguished Service Award in May of 2006; and
WHEREAS, Katherine O’Dell served as the president of the John Marshall Law School Alumni Association from 2009-2010; and
WHEREAS, the John Marshall Law School Board of Trust | approve | Pass |
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19-5486
| 1 | | DECLARING RACIAL EQUITY WEEK IN COOK COUNTY | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
DECLARING RACIAL EQUITY WEEK IN COOK COUNTY
WHEREAS, historically, government has played a role in creating and maintaining racial inequities, further widening the gap in disparities amongst residents; and
WHEREAS, Cook County is the second largest county and contains one of the most segregated cities in America, and thus has a grave responsibility to do what is in its power to right those wrongs and eliminate those inequities; and
WHEREAS, it is unacceptable that certain zip codes on the south and west sides of Chicago and Cook County have dramatically lower life expectancies, higher maternal and infant mortality rates, greater food scarcity, and decreased access to mental health assistance; and
WHEREAS, Cook County Government is one of the largest employers in the region, and
WHEREAS, the success of an organization today is incumbent on its ability to hire and maintain a workforce that mirrors the diverse community it serves; and
WHEREAS, in order to be a model for the region and for other governments, Cook County Government has adopted | approve | Pass |
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19-5587
| 1 | | HONORING THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE FOR ITS PROGRAM COMBATTING THE OPIOID EPIDEMIC | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE FOR ITS PROGRAM COMBATTING THE OPIOID EPIDEMIC
WHEREAS, twenty-six residents and visitors of the Village of Elk Grove have died due to opioid-related causes in the last four years; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Craig Johnson, a former wrestling coach, saw the effects of the crisis on one of his athletes; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Village Officials created the Elk Grove Village Cares program in June 2018 to be a comprehensive approach to battling the opioid epidemic; and
WHEREAS, Elk Grove Village Cares has police officers be the gateway to treatment for those seeking help; and
WHEREAS, Elk Grove Village has made the overdose-reversing medication naloxone available in public places and covers the cost of treatment for uninsured patients; and
WHEREAS, Elk Grove Village Cares was initially created for opioid-related treatment but welcomes those who struggle with other substances such as alcohol; and
WHEREAS, local business owner Tom Walter has committed to employing people who have been through the program | approve | Pass |
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19-5595
| 1 | | REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF KAREN BOCK KUBLANK | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF KAREN BOCK KUBLANK
WHEREAS, Karen Bock Kublank, resident of Barrington, lived an extraordinary life in which she dedicated herself to the service of her community; and
WHEREAS, Karen was the first in her family to attend college and she received her BA in English from the University of Illinois; and
WHEREAS, Karen prioritized students as an English teacher at Palatine High School from 1972-2001 and as the English Department Chair at Schaumburg High School from 2001-2005; and
WHEREAS, Karen met her husband, Jerry, on New Teacher Day and they taught together in District 211 for 30+ years; and
WHEREAS, Karen’s passion for helping students didn’t end in the classroom as she coached Palatine High School’s first girls’ tennis team, sponsored Student Council, served as President of the local Illinois Association of Student Councils district, and established the Palatine Christmas Bazaar; and
WHEREAS, Karen received a number of accolades for her service, including a Lifetime Achievement Award, Principal’s Award of Excellence, and District | approve | Pass |
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19-5614
| 1 | | HONORING THE CAREER AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF COMMISSIONER NATALIE HALL | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE CAREER AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF COMMISSIONER NATALIE HALL
WHEREAS, Commissioner Natalie Hall is a native of Chicago, Illinois and for the past 31 years she has resided in the Atlanta, Georgia area; and
WHEREAS, Commissioner Natalie Hall is the niece of the late Cook County Board President John H. Stroger, Jr. She graduated from Evanston Township High School in 1983 and attended Devry University where she obtained with honors a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems. She earned her masters’ degrees in Business Administration and Public Administration from Keller Graduate School of Management in Atlanta, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Commissioner Natalie Hall previously led technology training for Cook County employees, judges, and elected officials in the Circuit Court of Cook County and Office of the Chief Judge; and
WHEREAS, Commissioner Natalie Hall began her career in the Fulton County Government where she created the New Technology Division and successfully directed technology projects such as a teleworking pilot program, Board of | approve | Pass |
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19-5628
| 1 | | HONORING NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH IN THE 15TH DISTRICT | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH IN THE 15TH DISTRICT
WHEREAS, September 15th to October 15th is recognized as National Hispanic Heritage Month; and
WHEREAS, National Hispanic Heritage Month was founded to celebrate the heritage and culture of Hispanic and Latinx communities; and
WHEREAS, Cook County celebrates the vast contributions made by Hispanic and Latinx residents in our communities; and
WHEREAS, the 15th District of Cook County is proud to celebrate the diversity of its residents and the richness of culture; and
WHEREAS, many community organizations are active in the District that represent and serve Hispanic and Latinx communities; and
WHEREAS, Centro de Informacion is a social services agency that provides bilingual advocacy at our locations in Elgin, Carpentersville, and Hanover Park for more than 15,000 immigrants every year. Centro serves mostly low-income, Hispanic immigrants residing in the greater Fox Valley area; and
WHEREAS, The Elgin Hispanic Network is a group that provides a place for businesses and organizations to connect, | approve | Pass |
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19-5631
| 1 | | CONGRATULATING THE RIVER FOREST LITTLE LEAGUE 12U BASEBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE 12U STATE CHAMPIONSHIP | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
CONGRATULATING THE RIVER FOREST LITTLE LEAGUE 12U BASEBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE 12U STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
WHEREAS, for the first time in its 67-year history, the River Forest 12U baseball team won the 12U State Championship and advanced to the Little League Great Lakes Region Tournament; and
WHEREAS, on Sunday, August 25, the Village of River Forest held a parade and rally recognizing the River Forest Little League 12U 2019 State Champions and Great Lakes Regional runner-up; and
WHEREAS, this talented team also won the 11U state title in 2018 and placed second in the 10U state playoffs in 2017; and
WHEREAS, the team earned its historic state title in dramatic fashion against Tri-Cities, fighting back in the sixth and seventh innings after trailing by six runs; and
WHEREAS, the River Forest 12U players are Jack Paris, Ryan Lazewski, Dutch Navigato, TJ Nix, Ethan Niewoehner, Ben Jarnecke, Matt Carolan Jr., Jimmy O’Brien, Luke Hickey, AJ Kilburg, Spike Gall, Nic Lissuzzo, and Joey Elza; and
WHEREAS, the River Forest Little League 12U coaches are De | approve | Pass |
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19-5640
| 1 | | HONORING CHIEF RALPH ENSIGN FOR MORE THAN FOUR DECADES IN FIRE SERVICE | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING CHIEF RALPH ENSIGN FOR MORE THAN FOUR DECADES IN FIRE SERVICE
WHEREAS, Ralph Ensign started his fire service career as a firefighter/paramedic with the Winnetka Fire Department in 1976; and
WHEREAS, Ralph Ensign earned a bachelor’s degree in fire service management from Southern Illinois University in 1978; and
WHEREAS, Ralph Ensign joined the Highland Park Fire Department in 1978, and was promoted to lieutenant in 1989; and
WHEREAS, Ralph Ensign was promoted to captain with the Highland Park Fire Department in 1991; and
WHEREAS, Ralph Ensign was hired as Deputy Fire Chief for the Village of Glenview Fire Department in 2008; and
WHEREAS, Ralph Ensign was promoted to Chief of the Village of Glenview Fire Department in 2014; and
WHEREAS, Ralph Ensign served as Chief of the Village of Winnetka Fire Department from November 2010 to January 2011; and
WHEREAS, Ralph Ensign has also been a paid-on-call and paid-on-premise firefighter with the Northfield Fire-Rescue Department, where his father retired as an Assistant Chief in 1979; and
WHEREAS, Ralph E | approve | Pass |
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19-5648
| 1 | | HONORING 40 YEARS OF HECTOR HERNÁNDEZ’S COMMITMENT TO THE CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY AND THE RUDY LOZANO BRANCH LIBRARY | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING 40 YEARS OF HECTOR HERNÁNDEZ’S COMMITMENT TO THE CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY AND THE RUDY LOZANO BRANCH LIBRARY
WHEREAS, Hector Hernández was born in General Treviño, Nuevo León, México, on January 25, 1953 to Juan Hernández Gómez and Narcedalia Madrigal Guerra; and
WHEREAS, his father, Juan, was a migrant worker for Chicago and Northwestern Railways, and was able to bring his wife and seven children to the United States in 1965; and
WHEREAS, the family first settled in the Bridgeport community of Chicago where Mr. Hernández attended Nativity of Our Lord School, now Bridgeport Academy, where he won spelling contests at a young age; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hernández graduated from De La Salle Institute in 1972 and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Spanish Language and Literature from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 1976; and
WHEREAS, after college, Mr. Hernández landed his first Chicago Public Library job in 1977, and held positions at various branches that include Back of the Yards, North Lakeview and Logan Square; and
WHEREAS, having wit | approve | Pass |
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19-5715
| 1 | | CELEBRATING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF HENDERSON YARBROUGH | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
CELEBRATING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF HENDERSON YARBROUGH
WHEREAS, Henderson Yarbrough is a long-time resident of the Village of Maywood
WHEREAS, Mr. Yarbrough is a pillar within our community and an example to all for his dedication, sacrifice and success.
WHEREAS, Mr. Yarbrough a native of Byhalia, Mississippi attended Lincoln University in Jefferson, Missouri completing their Public Education program in 1963
WHEREAS, Mr. Yarbrough is a proud United States Army Veteran
WHEREAS, Mr. Yarbrough has numerous certifications and continuing education credentials from Triton College’s Real Estate Institute and has a longtime career as a real estate appraiser and broker.
WHEREAS, Mr. Yarbrough is active in many local charities and nonprofits, and currently serves as President of the Maywood Proviso Rotary Club.
WHEREAS, Mr. Yarbrough served eight years in administration as a Village Public Works
Director, Code Enforcement Officer, Administrative Assistant to the Village Manager, Village Trustee, South Maywood Action Community Alliance for bett | approve | Pass |
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19-5722
| 1 | | A CHANCE FOR LIFE PROJECT - 1ST ANNUAL BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTS | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
A CHANCE FOR LIFE PROJECT - 1ST ANNUAL BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTS
WHEREAS, a Chance for Life Project is conducting a grassroots campaign to promote social and emotional learning, violence prevention/intervention, job readiness training, mentoring, and leadership services in communities for boys and young men aged 14 to 30, and
WHEREAS, a Chance for Life Project comprises a coalition of community organizations, churches, businesses, media professionals, athletes and entertainers working together to support, empower and impact the lives of high risk youth and communities for a healthier and safer society; and
WHEREAS, a Chance for Life Project is organizing a series of basketball tournaments lasting from the fall of 2019 through the spring and summer of 2020, comprising approximately 700 14-30 year old boys and men from communities deeply affected by violence with an aim to use the tournaments to promote good sportsmanship, cooperation, team-building, as well providing opportunities for employment, job training, and other services, and
WHEREAS, positive | approve | Pass |
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19-5724
| 1 | | HONORING DR. SANDY GOLDBERG, FOUNDER OF A SILVER LINING FOUNDATION | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING DR. SANDY GOLDBERG, FOUNDER OF A SILVER LINING FOUNDATION
WHEREAS, Dr. Sandy Goldberg, a longtime Chicago resident and breast cancer survivor, began hosting a TV program in the early 2000’s that invited cancer patients to call in to speak with the cancer specialists about their medical issues, and
WHEREAS, in 2002, Dr. Sandy Goldberg, founded A Silver Lining Foundation to provide cancer education and services to uninsured and underinsured individuals throughout the Chicago area, and
WHEREAS, it is the mission of A Silver Lining Foundation to provide respectful and equal access to cost-free breast health testing through a network of partnerships with community, advocacy and healthcare organizations, and
WHEREAS, A Silver Lining Foundation is comprised of five programs to assist individuals: The Chicagoland Cancer Information Coalition, the Evelyn Goldberg Center, Buy A Mom A Mammogram, Survive and Thrive and Keep aBreast, and
WHEREAS, these five programs provide education, treatment options, quality of life services, free screening, eva | approve | Pass |
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19-5728
| 1 | | CONGRATULATING WORKING BIKES ON ITS 20TH ANNIVERSARY | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
CONGRATULATING WORKING BIKES ON ITS 20TH ANNIVERSARY
WHEREAS, Working Bikes, is a nonprofit organization located in the South Lawndale / Heart of Chicago neighborhood in the 7th District of Cook County; and
WHEREAS, Working Bikes was established in 1999 by volunteers Lee Ravenscroft and Amy Little with the goal of giving old bikes new homes; and
WHEREAS, the mission of Working Bikes is to give donated bicycles new life by redistributing them as tools of empowerment in local and global communities; and
WHEREAS, nearly 100,000 bicycles have been reclaimed from disuse or the waste stream since Working Bikes was founded; and
WHEREAS, Working Bikes volunteers repair, recycle, and refurbish bicycles to donate them locally and prepare bicycles to donate them internationally; and
WHEREAS, Working Bikes has supported the creation of dozens of bicycle organizations and social enterprises globally, shipping 70,000 repairable bicycles to partners in 20 African and Central American countries for use in job training and economic development; and
WHEREA | approve | Pass |
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19-5729
| 1 | | HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF MAGDA RAMIREZ CASTAÑEDA | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF MAGDA RAMIREZ CASTAÑEDA
WHEREAS, Magda Ramírez-Castañeda was born in Nueva Rosita, Coahuila, México, came to Chicago as a young child, and grew to become a leading activist and organizer for social and economic justice in the City of Chicago; and
WHEREAS, in the late 1960s, Magda Ramírez-Castañeda moved to Pilsen where she became ingrained in the Chicano/a and Civil Rights movements; and
WHEREAS, Magda Ramírez-Castañeda has been described as a once-in-a-generation kind of leader who dedicated her life to empowering Latinx communities; and
WHEREAS, Magda Ramírez-Castañeda was one of the first Latina students at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), where she co-founded the Latin American Student Union and fought for more students of color to be admitted to the school, and later, for a Latin American Studies Department; and
WHEREAS, Magda Ramírez-Castañeda lead the fight against discrimination alongside the Asociación Pro Derechos Obreros, (the Association for Workers’ Rights) in the 1972 movement to deman | approve | Pass |
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19-5739
| 1 | | HONORING THE LIFE OF J. DIANE ALSBERRY | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE LIFE OF J. DIANE ALSBERRY
WHEREAS, J. Diane Alsberry, was born the youngest of four children on October 7, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois to the union of Reverend Irving and Amanda Steele; and
WHEREAS, J. Diane Alsberry accepted Christ at the early age of nine years old; She and her siblings often traveled with their father as he evangelized the Gospel; She was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church in County Club Hills; and
WHEREAS, J. Diane Alsberry graduated from Jean Baptiste Point DuSable High School; Chicago Community College; In December of 1970, she graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from University of Kansas; and
WHEREAS, J. Diane Alsberry met the of her life Vernard Alsberry Jr. whom she married and shared a joyous and loving life for 21years and five months; and
WHEREAS, J. Diane Alsberry was a dedicated Physical Therapist and was licensed to practice in the state of Illinois and Indiana; and
WHEREAS, J. Diane Alsberry accomplishments include: being the first African American Director of Physical Ther | approve | Pass |
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19-5749
| 1 | | HONORING MRS. GLORIA JENKINS HARVEY, AND MS. LOLA JENKINS | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING MRS. GLORIA JENKINS HARVEY, AND MS. LOLA JENKINS FOR THEIR LEADERSHIP COMMITMENT AND DEDICATION IN THE NORTH LAWNDALE COMMUNITY
WHEREAS, Gloria and Lola Jenkins are Grassroots Community Strategist, Facilitators, and Education Activist; and
WHEREAS, Gloria “Corene” Jenkins Harvey divided her time as an urban youth between the south and west sides of Chicago, Illinois; and
WHEREAS, she graduated from Jones Metropolitan High School in Chicago June of 1996; and
WHEREAS, determined to refine her considerable talent for communicating and connecting with others, Mrs. Jenkins Harvey attended Chicago State University, earning a degree in psychology in May 2005; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Gloria Jenkins Harvey began her career at Nicholas Financial, a specialized finance company with a primary market focus on direct consumer loans; and
WHEREAS, with this experience, she quickly learned the inner workings of the finance industry and leveraged her newly acquired knowledge to monitor and track the performance of hedge funds and investment portfolios, goal | approve | Pass |
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19-5757
| 1 | | RESOLUTION TO HONOR THE HUMBOLDT PARK ROBERTO CLEMENTE LITTLE LEAGUE | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION TO HONOR THE HUMBOLDT PARK ROBERTO CLEMENTE LITTLE LEAGUE ON BECOMING THE ILLINOIS STATE CHAMPIONS
WHEREAS, The Humboldt Park Roberto Clemente Little League Team started the season with a feeling in their bones that 2019 would be their year; and
WHEREAS, On July 15th at their home field in Humboldt Park, they used their style of hustle and heart to defeat South Elgin 12-2 in the intermediate level state championship in front of a very large crowd, ending the game with a home run by Joshua Quinones a day before his 13th birthday; and
WHEREAS, with this win against South Elgin, the Roberto Clemente Little Leaguers became the first team from Humboldt Park to win the state championship, and made history by achieving a feat that had never before been done; and
WHEREAS, these young men won the opportunity to represent Illinois in the Little League’s Intermediate Division, and raised over $19,000 on their Go Fund Me page to help cover the travel expenses of the team; and
WHEREAS, the Roberto Clemente Little League had an incredible experienc | approve | Pass |
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19-5758
| 1 | | HONORING THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY’S RUDY LOZANO BRANCH LIBRARY | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY’S RUDY LOZANO BRANCH LIBRARY
WHEREAS, based in the Pilsen neighborhood, Rudy Lozano Branch Library opened its doors to the public on September 7, 1989; and
WHEREAS, community-led efforts drove the establishment of the library in a time when Pilsen lacked a centralized library branch; and
WHEREAS, during the 1960s, at a time when the Mexican population was growing in the area, there was only a “book mobile” that would traverse the neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, a Pilsen Library Committee was formed in 1980 by thirteen neighborhood residents who spearheaded the efforts to create a central library; and
WHEREAS, the Committee’s efforts ultimately led to the groundbreaking of the $4.5 million library in 1985;
WHEREAS, the new location consolidated materials from local social service agencies El Centro de La Causa and Gad’s Hill, as well as Pilsen Library Branch; and
WHEREAS, the Committee collected suggestions for the public on the naming of the library, and voted on Rudy Lozano, named a | approve | Pass |
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19-5760
| 1 | | HONORING ELLEN MOIANI | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING ELLEN MOIANI FOR HER CONTRIBUTION TO STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AT NOBLE CHARTER HIGH SCHOOLS
WHEREAS, Ellen Moiani is the Manager of Government of Community Affairs for the Noble Network of Charter Schools, working specifically with families and stakeholders on the West Side of Chicago. In Ellen Moiani role, she builds partnerships with parents, students, and various community agents to advocate alongside Noble’s 12,500 students, 1,200 staff members, 12,000 alumni, and 15,00 parents; and
WHEREAS, Noble Network for Charter High School is ranked among the best in CPS by Chicago Magazine, high schools from within the Noble Network captured 14 of the top 20 spots and all 17 Noble High Schools ranked in the top 30; and
WHEREAS, Ellen Moiani began her career as a teacher in 2008, teaching Kindergarten in Greenbelt, Maryland. In 2013, she continued her teaching career in Chicago where she taught kindergarten for 2 years at Herzl School of Excellence in North Lawndale before transitioning into a career in policy and community organization; | approve | Pass |
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19-5761
| 1 | | Rich East Robotics Team Resolution | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION HONORING THE RICH EAST HIGH SCHOOL ROBOTICS TEAM
WHEREAS, the Rich East Manufacturing, Engineering, and Robotics Club was formed in 2015 as a way for students to explore the lab more after school; however, soon after forming, the club started competing in the TMA PMC (Technology Manufacturing Association Precision Machining Competition); and
WHEREAS, the club then started competing in VEX robotics, but not officially until the 2017-2018 school year; the students just competed in one event that year and had a great time, so in 2018-2019 the students wanted to do more and they were able to compete in many events; and
WHEREAS, the Rich East club consists of two teams with 15 students and one coach, Mr. Michael Wilson, and competed in 4 different areas for a total of 14 events during last year’s amazing season; and
WHEREAS, the 2018 season started by hosting the first VEX tournament of the year in Illinois and from that starting point, the team continued to improve their robot skills and competed in more tournaments throughout the year; an | approve | Pass |
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19-5783
| 1 | | HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF THOMAS L. VASQUEZ | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF THOMAS L. VASQUEZ
WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Thomas L. Vásquez from our midst on July 25, 2019 at the age of 75; and
WHEREAS, Thomas L. Vásquez was born in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, México on October 12, 1943 to María de Socorro Luna Guzmán and José Trinidad Vásquez Villafranco; and
WHEREAS, Thomas L. Vásquez immigrated to this country and became a resident of Little Village neighborhood on Chicago’s Southwest side; and
WHEREAS, it was there, in the Little Village neighborhood, where in the early 1980s he met a group of young likeminded individuals and began to advocate for adequate services for their community and fair representation in elected offices; and
WHEREAS, that advocacy lead to the creation of the 22nd Ward’s Independent Political Organization which the 22nd Ward’s Independent Political Organization aimed to address the needs of working-class families in Little Village and North Lawndale; and
WHEREAS, Thomas L. Vásquez was a proud founder of the 22nd Ward’s Independent Po | approve | Pass |
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19-5799
| 1 | | Recognizing October 12th as Doris “Dorie” Day | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RECOGNIZING OCTOBER 12TH AS DORIS “DORIE” DAY
WHEREAS, Doris “Dorie” Miller Post 915, The American Legion, Department of Illinois is an organization of wartime veterans who have dedicated themselves to the service of the community, state and nation also dedicated to building a proper monument honoring Nave seaman Doris “Dorie” Miller; and
WHEREAS, Doris “Dorie” Miller was born October 12, 1919 in Waco Texas and on September 16, 1939 he enlisted in the United States Navy; and
WHEREAS, Doris Miller attended the Naval Training Station in Norfolk Virginia and was assigned to USS West Virginia, stationed at Peral Harbor, Hawaii; and
WHEREAS, Dorie Miller helped the movement to desegregate the Armed Forces; and
WHEREAS, during the attack on Pearl Harbor Dorie Miller, pulled a captain and several crewmates to safety under heavy enemy fire; and
WHEREAS, after making sure his fellow sailors were out of harm’s way, Dorie Miller secured an unattended 50-caliber anti-aircraft gun and began firing at Japanese wartime aircrafts. Dorie Miller shot down sever | approve | Pass |
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19-5801
| 1 | | CONGRATULATING COOK COUNTY FARM BUREAU | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
CONGRATULATING COOK COUNTY FARM BUREAU ON THEIR 100th ANNIVERSARY
WHEREAS, as the result of passionate farmers committed to bringing the expertise of the University of Illinois College of Agriculture to county farmers, the first County Farm Bureau is organized and County Farm Bureaus from throughout Illinois organize to form the Illinois Agricultural Association, a statewide general farm organization; and
WHEREAS, in 1920 local farmers created the Cook County Farm Bureau® to provide agricultural expertise and assistance to local farmers and where today the Cook County Farm Bureau is home to 43,988 members in good standing and has achieved year-over-year membership growth in 1980 through 1987, 1999 through 2014, 2016, and 2018; and
WHEREAS, the Cook County Farm Bureau created Country Financial after farmers were unable to purchase fire insurance for their homes and farms and local farmers meet with the County Assessor to establish fair assessment levels for agricultural land in the county and the Farm Bureau continues to assist farmers and farm busines | approve | Pass |
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19-5802
| 1 | | CONGRATULATING BOY SCOUT RYAN C. PLYBON | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
CONGRATULATING BOY SCOUT RYAN C. PLYBON ON HIS ACHIEVEMENT OF THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT
WHEREAS, The Cook County Board of Commissioners is pleased to recognize outstanding achievement and dedication; and
WHEREAS, In August 1911, The Boy Scouts of America established the rank of Eagle Scout which is the highest title that can be attained by a Boy Scout; and
WHEREAS, In order to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout, a Scout must first earn at least 21 merit badges and demonstrate Scout Spirit through community service and leadership, including an extensive service project that the Scout plans, organizes, leads and manages; and
WHEREAS, Ryan C. Plybon, has earned the rank of Eagle Scout with Crew 36 of La Grange Park, where Ryan earned 41 merit badges. Ryan has been an active member of scouting in both Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts since the age of 7 years old; and
WHEREAS, Ryan has been active at the First United Methodist Church in La Grange where he regularly attends and volunteers at Sunday services as a sound board operator and audio-visual operator for t | approve | Pass |
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19-5765
| 1 | | HONORING NATIONAL MUSEUM OF GOSPEL MUSIC | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING NATIONAL MUSEUM OF GOSPEL MUSIC
WHEREAS, few cities around the world can match Chicago’s rich and vast musical heritage of electrified blues, jazz and gospel music;
WHEREAS, the vibrant community of art, history, science, and cultural museums, lauded as preeminent institutions throughout the world, is equally dynamic. Yet, despite the city’s prolific artistic and cultural assets, there is no major institution dedicated to the history and worldwide influence of this distinctly American art form originating in Chicago;
WHEREAS, Chicago receives international recognition as the “birthplace of gospel music” with Pilgrim Baptist Church serving as its home.
WHEREAS, renowned architects Louis Sullivan and Dankmar Adler designed Pilgrim Baptist Church in 1890 originally as a synagogue until the 1920s, when it became a spiritual refuge for African Americans arriving in Chicago during the Great Migration;
WHEREAS, among the migrants was a blues pianist, Thomas Dorsey, who began weaving Christian praise hymns with the rhythms of blues and jazz, | approve | Pass |
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19-5835
| 1 | | CELEBRATING NATIONAL HISPANIC AND LATINO/A HERITAGE MONTH | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
CELEBRATING NATIONAL HISPANIC AND LATINO/A HERITAGE MONTH
WHEREAS, in September of 1968, President Lyndon Johnson signed Public Law 90-498 into law, authorizing the President to designate the week of September 15th as “National Hispanic Heritage Week” in recognition of the extraordinary contributions Hispanics and Latino/a Americans had made, and in recognition of the anniversaries of the some of the first Latin American countries to declare their independence; and
WHEREAS, with the approval of Public Law 100-402 in 1988, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed September 15th through October 15th as National Hispanic Heritage Month; and
WHEREAS, Hispanics and Latinos of every generation have made immense contributions to the defense of freedom at home and abroad through courageous service in the United States Military, the arts, education, mathematics, science, literature, technology and philanthropy in this county and the world; and
WHEREAS, Hispanics and Latinos have long been part of the fabric of Cook County, first being reported on the Illino | approve | Pass |
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