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Meeting date/time:
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11/20/2019
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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19-6141
| 1 | | HONORING THE EFFORTS OF TIMOTHY NOONAN TO RESTORE THE MONUMENT DEDICATED TO THE MOTHERS OF FALLEN SOLIDERS IN WORLD WAR I | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE EFFORTS OF TIMOTHY NOONAN TO RESTORE THE MONUMENT DEDICATED TO THE MOTHERS OF FALLEN SOLIDERS IN WORLD WAR I
WHEREAS, Timothy Noonan is a native of the North Beverly neighborhood of Chicago’s South Side; and
WHEREAS, Timothy Noonan graduated from Marist High School in 1986 and attended Marquette University where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science; and
WHEREAS, for nearly 30 years, Timothy Noonan has worked for various corporations such as Exelon, Arthur Andersen, EMC Documentum, Hewlett Packard, Sierra Systems, EMC Kazeon-Electronic Discovery, and The Sedona Conference (contributing editor) providing knowledge and expertise in developing enterprise-wide solutions addressing matters of compliance, discovery, strategic records management, and cyber security from mobile devices to the cloud; and
WHEREAS, since 2012, Timothy Noonan has served as Information Governance expert for Aurotech Corporation. In this role, Timothy has led digital forensic investigations by case planning, acquisition, examination, data analy | approve | Pass |
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19-6334
| 1 | | THANKING BRIDGEPORT BAKERY FOR 47 YEARS OF SERVICE IN THE BRIDGEPORT NEIGHBORHOOD | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
THANKING BRIDGEPORT BAKERY FOR 47 YEARS OF SERVICE IN THE BRIDGEPORT NEIGHBORHOOD
WHEREAS in October of 2019, Bridgeport Bakery is closing after more than 47 years in business, and
WHEREAS Bridgeport Bakery, in Chicago’s Bridgeport neighborhood, was founded in a simple storefront located on 29th and Archer Avenue, and
WHEREAS from those humble beginnings, Bridgeport Bakery has flourished and grown into a venerable neighborhood institution that has served delicious baked products to countless customers over the years, and
WHEREAS Bridgeport Bakery is famous for its donuts, bacon buns, cookies and paczki which are always in great demand by residents and customers, and
WHEREAS over the years and throughout many changes in the neighborhood, Bridgeport Bakery has remained faithful to the vision and philosophy of outstanding customer service, and has not only succeeded as a commercial enterprise, but as a greatly valued and widely respected member of the community, now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County does h | approve | Pass |
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19-6333
| 1 | | HONORING WOORI TAEKWONDO & HAPKIDO ACADEMY | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING WOORI TAEKWONDO & HAPKIDO ACADEMY
WHEREAS, “Woori” means “You and Me” Woori Taekwondo and Hapkido Academy is a community of martial artists with the same goal, that of striving toward excellence in martial arts and in every aspect of our lives; and
WHEREAS, philanthropy holds a special place of importance in the Woori philosophy; and
WHEREAS, on Saturday, November 16th, 2019, Woori Taekwondo and Hapkido Academy is sponsoring its 7th Annual fundraising event to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital entitled “Kick for the Cure”; and
WHEREAS, Woori Taekwondo and Hapkido Academy is a team of highly motivated and superbly trained individuals dedicated to the development of character and inner peace characterized by integrity and discipline; and
WHEREAS, Kwanpil Kim is the school’s Grand Master. Master Hyo Myeong Choi will be testing for her 5th Degree Black Belt in Hapkido. Grand Master Kwan Pil Kim, Master Basia Pudysz Allen, Master Hyo Myeong Choi, Master Asad Umrani, Master Hogyun Choi and Instructors will be participating in | approve | Pass |
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19-6844
| 1 | | Van A Gallios, In Memoriam | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
VAN A. GALLIOS, IN MEMORIAM
WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Van A. Gallios from our midst; and
WHEREAS Van A. Gallios was the dearly beloved husband of Constance (Tressa); and
WHEREAS, Van A. Gallios was the devoted father of Harry (Sue), Andrew (Kerry), and Georganne (Jose) Lopez; and
WHEREAS, Van A. Gallios was the loving grandfather of Evangeline, Jack and James Gallios, Brynn and Elijah Beaver, and Julia and Melinda Lopez; and
WHEREAS, Van A. Gallios was the dear brother of Betty (the late Robert) Sefer, the late Helen (the late George) Mavrelis, the late Peter ( the late Sue), the late Mary (the late James) Bliss, the late Nick (Friedl), the late James (the late Alice), and the late John (Angela); and
WHEREAS, Van A. Gallios was the fond uncle of many nieces and nephews; and
WHEREAS, Van A. Gallios was the son of the late Aristides and Georgia Gallios; and
WHEREAS, Van A. Gallios was a veteran of the United States Army; and
WHEREAS, Van A. Gallios was the last of four brothers who owned and operated Mill | approve | Pass |
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19-6861
| 1 | | CONGRATULATING CHICAGO COMMUNITY AND WORKERS’ RIGHTS (CCWR) | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
CONGRATULATING CHICAGO COMMUNITY AND WORKERS’ RIGHTS (CCWR) ON ITS 10TH ANNIVERSARY
WHEREAS, Chicago Community and Workers’ Rights (CCWR) was founded in June 2009 by a group of Latinx immigrant workers who saw a need for an organization dedicated to empowering workers to defend their rights; and
WHEREAS, CCWR is a worker-led organization that builds leadership and develops organizing tools and collective strategies against labor and immigrant rights abuses, towards just living conditions, shifting the balance of power to the workers; and
WHEREAS, CCWR works mainly with low-wage, Latinx immigrant workers, regardless of immigration status- over 90% are people with low income, and over half are women; and
WHEREAS, immigrant workers are 1.5 times more likely to experience minimum wage violations and face dangerous working conditions, making up 54% of the foreign-born population who die of work-related injuries, and therefore CCWR fights and advocates for their rights; and
WHEREAS, as only about fifteen percent of workers in Illinois are unioni | approve | Pass |
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19-6862
| 1 | | HONORING THE LIFE OF FIDENCIO SÁNCHEZ | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE LIFE OF FIDENCIO SÁNCHEZ
WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Fidencio Sánchez from our midst on November 6, 2019 at the age of 92; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Sánchez was born in Morales, México on November 16, 1926; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Sánchez migrated to Chicago in 1990 and became a longtime resident of the Little Village neighborhood on Chicago’s Southwest side; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Sánchez was known to be a hardworking provider for his family. He made his living selling popsicles - known in Spanish as paletas - for more than two decades; and
WHEREAS, his indefatigable work ethic, dedication, and generous heart charmed residents; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Sánchez spent 8 hours a day, 6 days a week push his cart up and down major avenues and side streets in Little Village during the summer months to earn $50 to $60 a day; and
WHEREAS, he also spent the winter months selling candies and churros; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Sánchez build a reputation of being an all-around good person who cared deeply about his community; and
WHEREAS, | approve | Pass |
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19-6867
| 1 | | HONORING DR. BETTY J. ALLEN-GREEN FOR HER LEADERSHIP COMMITMENT AND DEDICATION AS A COMMUNITY STAATEGIST, FACILITOR AND EDUCATOR | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING DR. BETTY J. ALLEN-GREEN FOR HER LEADERSHIP COMMITMENT AND DEDICATION AS A COMMUNITY STRATEGIST, FACILITATOR AND EDUCATOR
WHEREAS, Dr. Betty J. Allen-Green is a Grassroots Community Strategist, Facilitator, and a Chicago Public Schools Educator for over 35 year; and
WHEREAS, she began her career as a teacher, worked as a counselor, assistant principal and eighteen years as Principal of Theodore Herzl Elementary School. As principal, Dr. Green and her staff built a cohesive unit of academic pride in the students and cultivated constructive parental involvement; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Green achieved many successes while facing Herculean demands of a community she loves. Under her leadership, Dr. Allen-Green developed and nurtured a program of academic excellence at Herzl Elementary School. Additionally, Herzl was notably recognized for achieving over a 96% student and teachers’ attendance rate which contributed to continuous academic excellence and improvements; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Green’s dedication and innovation encouraged partnerships with Columbia College | approve | Pass |
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19-6870
| 1 | | OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY INC. 108th FOUNDER’S DAY CELEBRATION | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE DISTINGUISHED MEN OF OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY INC. 108th FOUNDER’S DAY CELEBRATION
WHEREAS, On the evening of November 17, 1911, Edgar Amos Love, Oscar James Cooper and Frank Coleman. Joining them was their faculty adviser, Ernest Everett Just; founded Omega Psi Phi Fraternity inside the Science Building (later renamed Thirkield Hall) at Howard University located in Washington, D.C.; and
WHEREAS, from the initials of the Greek phrase meaning, "friendship is essential to the soul”. Omega Psi Phi derived its name. The founders selected this as the motto; and
WHEREAS, The Cardinal Principles of Omega Psi Phi are Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance, and Uplift; and
WHEREAS, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. is the first international fraternal organization founded on the campus of a historically black college; and
WHEREAS, Notable members include Michael Jordan, Langston Hughes, Percy Julian, Tom Joyner, L Douglas Wilder, and Cook County’s favorite Omega’s the late Robert B. Steele, Dr. Dennis Deer and John Roberson; and
WHEREAS, Every | approve | Pass |
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19-6448
| 1 | | CELEBRATING THE CAREER OF VERNARD L. ALSBERRY, JR. | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
CELEBRATING THE CAREER OF VERNARD L. ALSBERRY, JR.
WHEREAS, Vernard L. Alsberry, Jr. was born on October 16, 1955 in Chicago, Illinois; and
WHEREAS, Vernard L. Alsberry, Jr. was one of seven brothers who was raised in Chicago’s Altgeld Gardens housing project. Upon his graduation from High School, Vernard served 10 years in the United States Air Force rising to the rank of Staff Sergeant; and
WHEREAS, upon his completion of service in the United States Air Force, Vernard earned an Associates of Science Degree in Physical Therapy from both the United States Air Force and Mississippi State Community College. He would go on to graduate from Governors State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Administration and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration; and
WHEREAS, Vernard L. Alsberry, Jr. has led a successful 34-year career with a background in orthopedic, neurological, and sports medicine services in military and civilian rehabilitation clinics. Vernard has served as an outpatient physical therapy assistant at Advocate Trinity Hospital; an | approve | Pass |
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19-6872
| 1 | | ROSE FARINA, IN MEMORIAM | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
ROSE FARINA, IN MEMORIAM
WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Rose Farina nee: Torina from our midst; and
WHEREAS, Rose Farina was the dearly beloved wife of the late Louis; and
WHEREAS, Rose Farina was the devoted mother of Philip (Kathy), James (Geraldine), Mark (Diane) and the late Richard (Patty); and
WHEREAS, Rose Farina was the dear grandmother of Lauren (Martin) Prieto, Nicholas (Jennifer) Farina, Lisa Marie Farina, Michael Farina, Olivia (Ashley), Louis Farina and the late Casey; great grandmother of James Farina, Eva Rose Prieto, Jason Farina and Gabriel Farina; and
WHEREAS, Rose Farina was the fond sister of the late Florence (the late David) Domino, the late Angela Torina, the late Vito (Gloria) and the late Maria Torina; and
WHEREAS, all who knew her will attest that Rose Farina 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 Commissioner | approve | Pass |
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19-6846
| 1 | | HONORING DR. M. WASIULLAH KHAN AND EAST-WEST UNIVERSITY | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING DR. M. WASIULLAH KHAN AND EAST-WEST UNIVERSITY
WHEREAS, Dr. M. Wasiullah Khan, Chancellor of East-West University, grew up in Lahore, Pakistan and received his Master of Education from the University of the Punjab in Lahore. Dr. Khan immigrated to the United States in 1972. He received his Ph.D. in Educational Administration from Indiana University. Dr. Khan served as Dean of Academic and Learning Resources at Daniel Hale Williams University from 1977-1978;
WHEREAS, Dr. M. Wasiullah Khan, Chancellor and Dr. Madhu Jain, Provost of East-West University conceived of the idea of East-West University on November 1, 1978;
WHEREAS, East-West University was established in 1980. The University was awarded operating and degree granting authority; and classes began in the Fall Quarter of that year. Since 1983, East-West University has continuously been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA);
WHEREAS, East-West University’s mission is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence by all through | approve | Pass |
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19-6868
| 1 | | HONORING ASPIRA OF ILLINOIS | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING ASPIRA OF ILLINOIS
WHEREAS, ASPIRA of Illinois was established in 1968 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in response to the growing social and educational needs of the Puerto Rican and Latino community in Chicago,
WHEREAS, ASPIRA of Illinois’ mission is to empower the Puerto Rican and Latino community through advocacy and the education and leadership development of its youth,
WHEREAS, ASPIRA of Illinois’ approach is multi-systemic and addresses all family members' needs in collaboration with other social service agencies, health care providers, public schools, higher education institutions and government agencies,
WHEREAS, ASPIRA of Illinois is committed to elevating the self-esteem of all students through leadership development and fostering their personal growth by encouraging lifelong learning.
WHEREAS, ASPIRA of Illinois understands the value of all students appreciating and understanding their cultural heritage to build self-esteem and pave the way to academic excellence.
WHEREAS, ASPIRA of Illinois is committed to teaching students the v | approve | Pass |
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19-6869
| 1 | | RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER 20, 2019 AS LATINA EQUAL PAY DAY | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER 20, 2019 AS LATINA EQUAL PAY DAY
WHEREAS, November 20, 2019 is a stark reminder of the amount of time it takes for Latina women to make as much as a white, non-Hispanic man; and
WHEREAS, the Equal Pay Act of 1963 prohibits discrimination in compensation for equal work on the basis of sex, while the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination in compensation because of race; and
WHEREAS, despite our laws, Latina women face a disparity in pay; and
WHEREAS, Latina women are paid just 53 cents for every dollar earned by white, non-Hispanic men; and
WHEREAS, according to the advocacy organization Lean In, the pay gap for women begins as early as age 16 and only grows from there; and
WHEREAS, even though Latina women represent 27.9 million of the U.S. population and Latinxs are driving the American economy with $1.7 trillion in purchasing power, the pay gap affects Latinas across various professional fields and is ironically at its largest for Latinas with advanced degrees; and
WHEREAS, equal pay for Latina women i | approve | Pass |
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19-6877
| 1 | | HONORING THE AMERICAN INDIAN CENTER AND RECOGNIZING NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE AMERICAN INDIAN CENTER AND RECOGNIZING NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
WHEREAS, Illinois is the traditional homeland of the Council of the Three Fires: The Odawa, Ojibwe and Potawatomi Nations. Many other Tribes like the Miami, Ho-Chunk, Menominee, Sac and Fox also called this area home; and
WHEREAS, located at the intersection of several great waterways, Illinois became a site of travel and healing for many Tribes. American Indians have called this area home since time immemorial; and
WHEREAS, in response to the growing needs of a rapidly-expanding local Native American population and the Indian Relocation program of the 1950s, the American Indian Center (AIC) was founded to advance the welfare of American Indians in the metropolitan area; and
WHEREAS, the AIC strives to be the primary cultural and community resource in the greater Chicago metropolitan area, creating bonds of understanding and communication between Native Americans and non-Native Americans; and
WHEREAS, AIC promotes fellowship among the nearly 65,000 Indian people | approve | Pass |
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