June 7 2000 Resolutions

RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, PRESIDENT JOHN STROGER, JR.

AND JOHN P. DALEY, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Co-Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE JERRY BUTLER, ALLAN C. CARR, EARLEAN COLLINS,

GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, TED LECHOWICZ, ROBERTO MALDONADO,

WILLIAM R. MORAN, MIKE QUIGLEY, HERBERT T. SCHUMANN, JR.,

PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS, BOBBIE L. STEELE

AND CALVIN R. SUTKER, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

WHEREAS, June 14, 2000 will mark the 223rd birthday of the U.S. Flag; and

WHEREAS, George Washington commissioned Betsy Ross, a young widow of twenty-four, who was supporting herself by continuing the upholstery business of her late husband, John Ross, a patriot who died in the service of his country. Betsy was known for her exquisite needle work and was engaged in the flag-making business; and

WHEREAS, on the 14th day of June 1777, the Continental Congress adopted the Stars and Stripes pattern for the national flag. This would follow almost one year after the Declaration of Independence and more than a decade before the U.S. Constitution was finalized; and

WHEREAS, the first Flag Day was celebrated in 1877, on the centennial of the U.S. flag’s existence. After that many citizens and organizations advocated the adoption of a national day of commemoration for the U.S. Flag. It was not until 1949, that President Harry Truman signed legislation making Flag Day a day of national observance; and

WHEREAS, the U.S. flag has thirteen stripes, alternating red and white, each stripe representing one of the 13 original colonies of England and has 50 stars, one for each state of the Union. The last star added was for the State of Hawaii, in 1960.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby recognize the U.S. Flag as the emblem of the greatest Sovereign Nation on earth, the inspiration for which American Patriots gave their lives and fortunes and observes June 14th as Flag Day; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body in recognition of the National Day of observance of June 14th as Flag Day.

Approved and adopted this 7th day of June 2000.

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President

Cook County Board of Commissioners

(S E A L)

Attest: DAVID ORR, County Clerk

RESOLUTION

A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO ISSUE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS OF THE COUNTY OF COOK, ILLINOIS, TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPPING OF A MANUFACTURING FACILITY FOR AN ILLINOIS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (THE “COMPANY”) AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE COUNTY AND THE COMPANY

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF COOK, ILLINOIS, AS FOLLOWS:

1. Findings. It is found and declared that:

(a) 128th Place Limited Partnership, an Illinois limited partnership (the “Company”) wishes to finance the acquisition, construction and equipping of a manufacturing facility to produce, among other things, metal doors and frames and wood doors for sale to the construction industry (the “Project”), to be located at 9999 South Virginia Avenue, Chicago Ridge, Cook County, Illinois 60415, and to be owned of record by an Illinois land trust, the sole beneficiary of which is the Company, and to be leased, occupied and operated by an affiliate of the Company and wishes to have the County of Cook, Illinois, issue its industrial development revenue bonds for the benefit of the Company in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $3,000,000 (the “Bonds”) to provide financing for the Project;

(b) The Company has filed an application with the County for the issuance by the County of the Bonds to provide funds for the financing of the Project;

(c) The application of the Company has been approved by the County’s Economic Development Advisory Committee which has caused to be prepared a Memorandum of Agreement under the terms of which the County agrees to begin the proceedings necessary to issue its revenue bonds to provide financing of the Project; and

(d) The Committee has advised the Board of Commissioners of the County that the Project has been identified by the Committee as a project that will benefit the County and its residents by creating new or preserving existing employment opportunities in the County, providing additional manufacturing capacity for the Company or otherwise providing for the public health, safety and welfare of the community and addressing needs of the community, all as set forth in the Staff Report of the Committee.

2. Declaration of Intention. The County declares its official intention to issue the Bonds within the meaning of Section 1.150-2 of the Income Tax Regulations prescribed by the United States Treasury Department.

3. Memorandum of Agreement. The President of the Board of Commissioners of the County is authorized to execute a Memorandum of Agreement with the Company in substantially the form attached to and made a part of this Resolution, and with such changes as shall be approved by the President of the Board of Commissioners by executing the Memorandum of Agreement.

4. Further Authority. The officials, officers and employees of the County are authorized to take such further action as is necessary to carry out the intent and purpose of this Resolution (including, but not limited to, holding a public hearing necessary to permit the County to issue the Bonds for the Project) and to cause not more than $3,000,000 of the bonds to be issued upon the terms and conditions stated in the Memorandum of Agreement.

5. Bond Counsel. The County appoints Hopkins & Sutter, Chicago, Illinois, to serve as Bond Counsel with respect to the issuance of the Bonds by the County.

6. Effectiveness. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its adoption and approval.

Approved and adopted this 7th day of June 2000.

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President

Cook County Board of Commissioners

(S E A L)

Attest: DAVID ORR, County Clerk

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has the legal authority to authorize its departments and offices to open and maintain checking and savings accounts at various banks; and

WHEREAS, the Taxpayers’ Interest Assurance Ordinance requires all public funds in the custody of elected and appointed public officials of Cook County to be invested in interest bearing accounts. Also, elected and appointed officials depositing funds exceeding the federally insured limits must require the depository to collateralize 110% of the excess amount; and

WHEREAS, the U.S. Justice Department will be announcing an award to Cook County, Illinois under the Fiscal Year 1999 State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP); and

WHEREAS, all SCAAP Awards are automatically paid out by wire transfer of funds, and it is now necessary to establish a depository account for the wire.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that a depository account will be established with Seaway National Bank; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following are the names of those persons who are authorized to wire or otherwise transfer and/or invest funds from the depository account to approved investment vehicles:

1. Thomas J. Glaser, Chief Financial Officer

2. John F. Chambers, County Comptroller

3. Maria Pappas, County Treasurer

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Auditor be directed to audit the depository account of said institution at the close of each fiscal year or at anytime it sees fit, and to file report(s) thereon with the Cook County Board.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any funds drawn on said depository account for deposit with the County Treasurer shall be transmitted to the Cook County Comptroller with an itemization of collections and designation of the account in the Office of the Comptroller.

Approved and adopted this 7th day of June 2000.

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President

Cook County Board of Commissioners

(S E A L)

Attest: DAVID ORR, County Clerk

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the County of Cook/Sheriff of Cook County as joint employers, and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), Council 31, Local 3692, AFL-CIO (representing Correctional Sergeants), entered into Compulsory Interest Arbitration under Section 14 of the Illinois Public Relations Act; and

WHEREAS, an Interest Arbitration Award has been issued concerning unresolved salary issues covering the period of December 1, 1998 through November 30, 2001.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this award be approved by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County.

Approved and adopted this 7th day of June 2000.

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President

Cook County Board of Commissioners

(S E A L)

Attest: DAVID ORR, County Clerk

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, no money or funds can be paid out of the County Treasury, except in accordance with an order of the Board of Commissioners of Cook County, or when payment is specially authorized by law to be made; and

WHEREAS, the Treasurer of the State of Illinois claims that the Cook County Treasurer has not remitted payments for inheritance tax deposits spanning the years 1973 through 1986; and

WHEREAS, the Treasurer of the State of Illinois claims this amount, plus interest, totals $87,530.00; and

WHEREAS, the Cook County Treasurer admits that some funds were not remitted in the years spanning 1973 through 1986, but contends that the amounts are considerably less than claimed by the Treasurer of the State of Illinois; and

WHEREAS, the Cook County Treasurer has offered $40,000 in settlement of all such claims and the Treasurer of the State of Illinois has accepted such offer; and

WHEREAS, the State’s Attorney of Cook County has approved such settlement in the form submitted hereto.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County approves the settlement agreement, a copy of which is submitted hereto and made a part hereof, between the Treasurer of the State of Illinois and the Cook County Treasurer, with the Attorney General of the State of Illinois and the Board of Commissioners of Cook County as additional signatories, which provide that settlement amount of $40,000 shall be paid out of the County Treasurer’s “Class B” Fund; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President of the Board of Commissioners of Cook County is authorized to execute said settlement agreement on behalf of the Board of Commissioners of Cook County.

Approved and adopted this 7th day of June 2000.

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President

Cook County Board of Commissioners

(S E A L)

Attest: DAVID ORR, County Clerk

RESOLUTION

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

WHEREAS for over ninety years, Benton Community Settlement, formerly known as Benton House, has provided valuable social services and programs to the residents of Chicago’s Bridgeport Community, and

WHEREAS since its formation, the organization has remained true to the vision of its founding members, to engage issues that affect the quality of the neighborhood, promote individual development, and encourage positive community relations, and

WHEREAS Benton Community Settlement will be honoring three special individuals, the late Irene Pryzyblinski, Viola Keating and Imelda (Mel) Mizones, and

WHEREAS Irene Pryzyblinski began her work with Benton House in the 1930s, and served as an Elderly Group Aide when the Golden Diner’s Nutrition Site opened in 1974, and was an active volunteer and board member until her retirement in the early 1990s, and

WHEREAS Viola Keating has been active in Benton House since the 1940s, and has served as a board member and a volunteer teacher in the Kiddie Time program until her retirement in May 2000, and

WHEREAS Imelda (Mel) Mizones was a volunteer in the summer day camp program until joining the staff as a fundraiser in 1972, eventually working her way up to the title of Executive Director, and

WHEREAS Benton Community Settlement will host a reception in honor of these three outstanding women on June 2, 2000 at 6:30 p.m., now

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County, that the Board does hereby congratulate Viola Keating and Imelda (Mel) Mizones, and does hereby offer due tribute to the late Irene Pryzyblinski, for their significant contributions to the success of Benton Community Settlement, and for their years of outstanding service, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body, and a ceremonial copy of same be presented to Viola Keating and Imelda (Mel) Mizones and to the family of Irene Pryzyblinski, as a symbol of appreciation from a grateful community for their fine work on behalf of all residents of the Bridgeport community.

Approved and adopted this 7th day of June 2000.

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President

Cook County Board of Commissioners

(S E A L)

Attest: DAVID ORR, County Clerk

RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE JOHN P. DALEY AND TED LECHOWICZ,

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

WHEREAS on June 4, 1973, Michael Sullivan commenced a career in Law Enforcement with the Chicago Police Department, and

WHEREAS Michael Sullivan has worked in various units of the Chicago Police Department, including the Third District from 1976 to 1982 and the Ninth District from 1982 to 2000, and

WHEREAS Michael Sullivan has previously been recognized for his outstanding work in the performance of his duties with a promotion to the position of Field Training Officer, and

WHEREAS Michael Sullivan has been further recognized for exemplary performance in the line of duty throughout his career with numerous Complimentary Letters and Honorable Mentions, and

WHEREAS Michael Sullivan has worked tirelessly to promote greater support for law enforcement from the citizens whom police officers are sworn to protect and serve, through his work in the Neighborhood Relations office of the Ninth District, and

WHEREAS, in the course of his career, Michael Sullivan has enjoyed the support and admiration of his wife Christine, and

WHEREAS after more than 27 years of faithfully upholding his oath to protect and serve, Michael Sullivan, Star #9204, will retire from active service on June 15, 2000, now

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County, that the Board does hereby congratulate Michael Sullivan on the occasion of his retirement, and does hereby offer its appreciation on behalf of a grateful community for 27 years of outstanding public service, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body, and a ceremonial copy of same be presented to Michael Sullivan to commemorate this event.

Approved and adopted this 7th day of June 2000.

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President

Cook County Board of Commissioners

(S E A L)

Attest: DAVID ORR, County Clerk

RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE JOHN P. DALEY AND TED LECHOWICZ,

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

WHEREAS Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called from our midst,

Charles P. Erlenbaugh

born into time November 24, 1944

passed into eternity May 12, 2000, and

WHEREAS Charles P. Erlenbaugh leaves his wife, Kathryn (nee Holland), to cherish the memories of their life together, and

WHEREAS Charles P. Erlenbaugh was the devoted father of John David “JD”, Matt, Dan and the late Katie, and

WHEREAS Charles P. Erlenbaugh was the beloved son of the late Robert and Jayne (nee Konle), and

WHEREAS Charles P. Erlenbaugh was the fond brother of Robert (Madge) Erlenbaugh, and

WHEREAS all who knew him will attest that Charles P. Erlenbaugh was a fine and honorable man, virtuous of character and generous in spirit, who loved his family above all, now

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County offers its deepest sympathy and most heartfelt condolences to the loved ones and many friends of Charles P. Erlenbaugh, and joins them in sorrow at this time of loss, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this text be spread In Memoriam upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body, and a suitable copy of same be tendered to the family of Charles P. Erlenbaugh, that his memory may be so honored and ever cherished.

Approved and adopted this 7th day of June 2000.

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President

Cook County Board of Commissioners

(S E A L)

Attest: DAVID ORR, County Clerk

RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE JOHN P. DALEY AND TED LECHOWICZ,

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

WHEREAS Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called from our midst,

Ignatius M. Montalto, Sr.

born into time September 4, 1921

passed into eternity May 26, 2000, and

WHEREAS Ignatius M. Montalto, Sr. leaves his wife, Angeline (nee Sansone), to cherish the memories of their life together, and

WHEREAS Ignatius M. Montalto, Sr. was the devoted father of Shirley (Sam Sr.) Geraci, Carol (Robert C.P.D.) Bozinovich, Ned (Dorothy), Jack (Mary), Sonny (Wendy), Mike (Renee) and the late Pat Panzica, and

WHEREAS Ignatius M. Montalto, Sr. was the beloved grandfather of 15 and great-grandfather of 14, and

WHEREAS Ignatius M. Montalto, Sr. was the fond brother of Sarah (the late Phil) Furco, the late Mike (Sarah) and Jasper (Geri) Montalto, and

WHEREAS Ignatius M. Montalto, Sr. answered the call of his country without hesitation during World War II, whereupon he defended the cause of freedom and served his nation with honor and uncommon valor, and

WHEREAS Ignatius M. Montalto, Sr. was known with affection as “Iggy” by his many friends and loved ones, and

WHEREAS all who knew him will attest that Ignatius M. “Iggy” Montalto, Sr. was a fine and honorable man, virtuous of character and generous in spirit, who loved his family above all, now

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County offers its deepest sympathy and most heartfelt condolences to the loved ones and many friends of Ignatius M. Montalto, Sr., and joins them in sorrow at this time of loss, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this text be spread In Memoriam upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body, and a suitable copy of same be tendered to the family of Ignatius M. Montalto, Sr., that his memory may be so honored and ever cherished.

Approved and adopted this 7th day of June 2000.

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President

Cook County Board of Commissioners

(S E A L)

Attest: DAVID ORR, County Clerk

RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE JOHN P. DALEY AND TED LECHOWICZ,

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

WHEREAS Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called from our midst,

Chuck Fern Quan

born into time October 28, 1907

passed into eternity May 19, 2000, and

WHEREAS Chuck Fern Quan was born in Guangzhou, China, and

WHEREAS Chuck Fern Quan was the beloved husband of the late So-Har Woo Quan, and

WHEREAS Chuck Fern Quan was the devoted father of Jane, Steven, Susan, Cynthia and Sandra, and

WHEREAS Chuck Fern Quan was the beloved grandfather of 18, great-grandfather of 24 and great-great grandfather of 3, and

WHEREAS Chuck Fern Quan was the co-founder of the Cantonese Chef, Cantonesia and China Terrace restaurants in Chicago and Oakbrook Terrace, and

WHEREAS Chuck Fern Quan was active in civic affairs in Chicago’s Chinatown neighborhood, and was widely known and admired for his dedication to his community, and

WHEREAS all who knew him will attest that Chuck Fern Quan was a fine and honorable man, virtuous of character and generous in spirit, who loved his family above all, now

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County offers its deepest sympathy and most heartfelt condolences to the loved ones and many friends of Chuck Fern Quan and joins them in sorrow at this time of loss, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this text be spread In Memoriam upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body, and a suitable copy of same be tendered to the family of Chuck Fern Quan, that his memory may be so honored and ever cherished.

Approved and adopted this 7th day of June 2000.

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President

Cook County Board of Commissioners

(S E A L)

Attest: DAVID ORR, County Clerk

RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE JOHN P. DALEY AND TED LECHOWICZ,

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

WHEREAS Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called from our midst,

Frank T. Olivo

born into time February 15, 1898

passed into eternity May 27, 2000, and

WHEREAS Frank T. Olivo was the beloved husband of the late Anna (nee Iozzi), and

WHEREAS Frank T. Olivo was the devoted father of Angeline (the late Louis) Senese, Gerald (Mary), Margaret, Jeanette (the late Frank) Sorich, Frances (Ronald) Crivellone and the late Joseph, and

WHEREAS Frank T. Olivo was the cherished grandfather “Pa” of Suzanne Senese, Patricia (John) Gehron, Michael (Sherri) Senese, Maria (Clint) Maggard, Frances Ann (Kevin) Statkus, Mary Therese (Michael) Kordelewski, John (Maureen) Sorich, Robert Sorich, Maria Crivellone and Ronald Crivellone, and

WHEREAS Frank T. Olivo was the proud great-grandpa of Andrew, John Lewis, Megan Gehron, Ryan and John Statkus, Jenna Kordelewski, Jeffery, Christopher, Olivia Senese, Addie Maggard and Samantha Adamowicz, and

WHEREAS Frank T. Olivo was the fond brother of the late Joseph (the late Michelina) and Angelina (the late Nick) Zungrone, and

WHEREAS Frank T. Olivo always stood up for the cause of working men and women in Chicago, and was proud to be the most senior member of Local #25 of the Service Employees International Union, and

WHEREAS Frank T. Olivo was fondly called “Cheech” by his loved ones and numerous friends, and

WHEREAS all who knew him will attest that Frank T. “Cheech” Olivo was a fine and honorable man, virtuous of character and generous in spirit, who loved his family above all, now

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County offers its deepest sympathy and most heartfelt condolences to the loved ones and many friends of Frank T. Olivo, and joins them in sorrow at this time of loss, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this text be spread In Memoriam upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body, and a suitable copy of same be tendered to the family of Frank T. Olivo, that his memory may be so honored and ever cherished.

Approved and adopted this 7th day of June 2000.

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President

Cook County Board of Commissioners

(S E A L)

Attest: DAVID ORR, County Clerk

RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE JOHN P. DALEY, TED LECHOWICZ

AND CALVIN R. SUTKER, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

WHEREAS Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called from our midst,

Mary E. Power

born into time April 18, 1918

passed into eternity May 27, 2000, and

WHEREAS Mary E. Power (nee Cavanaugh), was the beloved wife of the late Honorable Joseph A. Power, Sr., and

WHEREAS Mary E. Power was the devoted mother of Margaret, Catherine (Timothy) Weaver, Jean (Thomas) Curtin, Joseph (Susan), William (Judith), Thomas (Susan), Maureen, Carole (William) Hillgamyer and the late Mary Ellen Power, and

WHEREAS Mary E. Power was the dear sister of Catherine (John) Danaher and the late Peter Cavanaugh, and

WHEREAS Mary E. Power was the cherished grandmother of 18 grandchildren and dear aunt to many nieces and nephews, and

WHEREAS Mary E. Power was blessed with a great compassion for others less fortunate, and was a dedicated and valued volunteer for the Little City Foundation and the Voice of the Retarded organization, and

WHEREAS Mary E. Power was a Gold Star member of the St. Gabriel Women’s Club, and an active member of the Madonna Council, Knights of Columbus Women’s Auxiliary, and

WHEREAS Mary E. Power was known by her many friends and family members as a kind and caring woman, gentle of spirit and virtuous of character, who would generously give of herself to her loved ones, and who received much love in return, now

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County, that the Board does hereby extend its deepest condolences and most heartfelt sympathy to the friends and family of Mary E. Power, and joins them in sadness 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 Mary E. Power, that her memory may be so honored and ever cherished.

Approved and adopted this 7th day of June 2000.

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President

Cook County Board of Commissioners

(S E A L)

Attest: DAVID ORR, County Clerk

RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, COUNTY COMMISSIONER

WHEREAS, the Honorable Mario P. Marin Torres was elected Municipal President of the City of Puebla in February 1999; and

WHEREAS, Mario P. Marin Torres is a lawyer, a Notary, and an Actuary and was educated at “La Universidad Autonoma de Puebla”. He has held several cabinet level positions in Puebla’s state government and has been an active member of the P.R.I. (Partido Revolucionario Institucional) since 1972; and

WHEREAS, Mario P. Marin Torres served as a Grand Marshall for this year’s Cermak Road Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s Cinco de Mayo Parade 2000. The event celebrating the Mexican holiday “Cinco de Mayo” and commemorating the 138th Anniversary of the famous battle that took place in the outskirts of the City of Puebla, where the Mexican Army defeated the French with the help of 3,000 poorly armed peasants; and

WHEREAS, Mario P. Marin Torres extends an invitation to the President and Commissioners of the Cook County Board to visit the picturesque City of Puebla and to explore the possibility of establishing a cultural, educational, and business exchange between Cook County, the City and the State of Puebla.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby recognize and welcome the Honorable Mario P. Marin Torres, Municipal President of the City of Puebla, and looks forward to establishing a mutually beneficial relationship with the people of Puebla; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body and that a suitable copy be tendered to the Honorable Mario P. Marin Torres, as a memento of the honor bestowed upon him on this day.

Approved and adopted this 7th day of June 2000.

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President

Cook County Board of Commissioners

(S E A L)

Attest: DAVID ORR, County Clerk

RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE ALLAN C. CARR, COUNTY COMMISSIONER

WHEREAS, on April 10, 2000, Frank M. Paris, President of the Village of River Forest proclaimed May 2000 as Library Appreciation Month to commemorate the River Forest Public Library’s 100th Anniversary; and

WHEREAS, on May 14, 1900, the first meeting of the Board of Library Trustees was held to establish a Public Library for the citizens of River Forest; and

WHEREAS, on July 1, 1923, the library entered a 99-year lease with the River Forest Park District for the area commonly known as 735 Lathrop Avenue and on October 13, 1929, the public was welcomed to tour the grand opening of the beautiful Tudor Gothic styled building, which boasted grand fireplaces, leaded glass windows, steeply-pitched beamed ceilings and specially monogrammed light fixtures; and

WHEREAS, throughout the next sixty years the library flourished to become a burgeoning institution. The 1930s brought an increase in materials and programs. The 1940s necessitated an expansion of professional library services in the elementary schools. In the 1950s a new children’s department was moved to new quarters, the adult section was expanded, and the McNaughton book rental plan was introduced. The 1960s brought air conditioning and conversion to gas heat and a microfilm reader was purchased; and

WHEREAS, the River Forest Library became part of the Suburban Library System and set up a Citizens Advisory Committee to study the feasibility of a new building at the end of the 1960s; in 1975 after extensive remodeling at its current site, the Friends of the Library originated; and in 1981 to forge closer links between agencies, the River Forest Council of Government’s was established; and

WHEREAS, during the 1990s the original library building received a face-lift for placement with the addition and moved into a new age of technology offering fresh and innovative programs aimed and dedicated to the philosophy of maintaining an atmosphere where the community is made to feel they are an integral and welcome part of the River Forest Library family; and

WHEREAS, as the River Forest Library continues to grow into its second century, the dedication, diligence and professional service continues to thrive so that the heritage for future generations will remain the standard of quality that is still evident today.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and Members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners hereby congratulates the River Forest Public Library on its 100th Anniversary, and recognizes the outstanding service provided to not only the residents of the Village of River Forest, but library patrons throughout this great county; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body, and a ceremonial copy be presented to the River Forest Public Library to commemorate this historic occasion.

Approved and adopted this 7th day of June 2000.

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President

Cook County Board of Commissioners

(S E A L)

Attest: DAVID ORR, County Clerk

RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE CALVIN R. SUTKER AND TED LECHOWICZ,

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called from our midst,

ELMER GERTZ

WHEREAS, Elmer Gertz was the loving father of Theodore and Margaret, and

WHEREAS, Elmer Gertz was the affectionate grandfather of six grandchildren, and

WHEREAS, Elmer Gertz was the adoring great-grandfather of five great-grandchildren, and

WHEREAS, Elmer Gertz was a renowned member of the Illinois Bar during a wide-ranging sixty-five year legal career that included important First Amendment cases and high profile clients, and

WHEREAS, Elmer Gertz graduated from the University of Chicago Law School in 1930. He felt lucky to land a $15 a week job working for Alderman Jacob M. Avery at his law firm, then known as Epstein and Avery, and

WHEREAS, Elmer Gertz had a lifelong pursuit of justice for the disadvantaged, served as a law professor, authored many books and played an influential role in the lives of generations of colleagues, and

WHEREAS, Elmer Gertz was known for his successful effort to gain parole for Nathan Leopold, preventing the censorship of Henry Miller’s book, Tropic of Cancer, considered pornographic in the 1950s, and the landmark libel case he won against the John Birch Society as the party plaintiff following a fourteen and half year court battle, and

WHEREAS, Elmer Gertz greatest professional accomplishment may have been his civil rights work. He was described as “Chicago’s leading civil rights lawyer”, by Leon M. Despres, a colleague and close friend, and was highly influential in drafting a landmark Illinois Bill of Rights, and

WHEREAS, Elmer Gertz was one of the few living attorneys, who had known the legendary Chicago trial lawyer Clarence Darrow, and had always made a point of attending the annual remembrance at Jackson Park of Darrow’s death, and

WHEREAS, Elmer Gertz was a member of the sixth Illinois Constitutional Convention in 1969 and 1970 and Chairman of its Bill of Rights committee. He was highly influential in helping draft the strongest bill of rights of any state constitution in the country, barring both housing discrimination based on race and employment discrimination. Elmer felt very strongly, if a state constitution means anything, it had to have a strong bill of rights, and

WHEREAS, his grandson, Scott Gertz said, “Despite all these professional accomplishments, all these accolades and books, really what was most important to him by a long shot was his family. If ever there was such a thing as unconditional love for his family, he had it”, now

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby offer its deepest sorrow and most heartfelt condolences to the family of Elmer Gertz and joins them in their sorrow at this time of loss, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this be spread In Memoriam upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body and a suitable copy of same be tendered to the family of Elmer Gertz as testimony of his legal and personal accomplishments.

Approved and adopted this 7th day of June 2000.

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President

Cook County Board of Commissioners

(S E A L)

Attest: DAVID ORR, County Clerk

RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE CALVIN R. SUTKER, COUNTY COMMISSIONER

WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called from our midst,

EDWARD GOLIN

WHEREAS, Edward Golin was the devoted husband of Shirley for 67 years, and

WHEREAS, Edward Golin was the loving father of Howard and Barry, and

WHEREAS, Edward Golin was the affectionate grandfather of three grandchildren, and

WHEREAS, Edward Golin was the adoring great-grandfather of five great-grandchildren, and

WHEREAS, Edward Golin was the fond brother of Sarah Borchew, June Goodman and Winnie Sidell, and

WHEREAS, Edward Golin built a single discount drugstore, opened in 1946 in Wicker Park, into a successful chain that included four other stores in Chicago and the suburbs. He was one of the first drugstore owners in the city to sell a full array of discounted products from prescriptions to perfume. The stores are now run by his two sons, and

WHEREAS, the chain includes Barry’s Drug, Sapstein Pharmacy on the South Side, the Las-Am Drugstore on the near Northwest Side, Endler’s Pharmacy in Skokie and Orange Drugs in Schiller Park, and

WHEREAS, during World War II, Edward Golin helped make torpedo trigger mechanisms and found a way to speed up production, and

WHEREAS, Edward Golin was a founding member of the Skokie Valley Traditional Synagogue. He was in the forefront in the fight against the bigotry of the neo-Nazi’s who sought to march in Skokie in the 1970s, and

WHEREAS, Edward Golin fully supported the ideals of brotherhood and sisterhood of all people, now

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby offer its deepest sorrow and most heartfelt condolences to the family of Edward Golin and joins them in their sorrow at this time of loss, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread In Memoriam upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body and a suitable copy of same be tendered to the family of Edward Golin.

Approved and adopted this 7th day of June 2000.

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President

Cook County Board of Commissioners

(S E A L)

Attest: DAVID ORR, County Clerk

RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE CALVIN R. SUTKER, COUNTY COMMISSIONER

WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called from our midst,

HARRY HELLER

WHEREAS, Harry Heller was the devoted husband of Gladys, and

WHEREAS, Harry Heller was the loving father of Mark, Randi and Gary, and

WHEREAS, Harry Heller was the adoring grandfather of Michael, Scott, Joseph, Haley and Mat, and

WHEREAS, Harry Heller was the dear brother of David, the late William, Ruth, Hy and Joe, and

WHEREAS, Harry Heller, a minor league ballplayer from the 1940s who ran a sports camp, founded the Chicago Jewish Sports Hall of Fame and for years led the B’nai B’rith Sports Lodge, and

WHEREAS, Harry Heller was energetic and personable, often coming up with imaginative ways to introduce children to athletics or Jewish athletes to the public. He was always trying to get the focus on other people, and

WHEREAS, Harry Heller was also self-effacing. In the nineteen years he ran his Hall of Fame, more than one hundred Jewish athletes, both prominent and minor were honored in it. But despite his own local sports celebrity status, he would never allow himself to be one of them, and

WHEREAS, Harry Heller played basketball for Marshall High School and graduated from Central Missouri State University in 1940, where he played on a basketball scholarship for four years and twice was on National Athletic Intercollegiate Association championship teams, and

WHEREAS, Harry Heller played minor league baseball on farm teams for both the Chicago Cubs and the Cleveland Indians during summers and after college, and

WHEREAS, World War II altered Harry Heller’s path. Drafted into the Army in 1943, he gained notice for starting his own recreation and rehabilitation programs aboard the troop ship as his unit steamed across the South Pacific. He was asked to institute similar programs in Australia and New Guinea once they landed, and

WHEREAS, Harry Heller returned home after World War II and gave up hopes of having a professional baseball career. Instead, he began teaching physical education courses in Chicago Public Schools. He also worked in area sports camps and founded his own, the National Athletic Camp in 1950, now

THERERFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby offer its deepest sorrow and most heartfelt condolences to the family of Harry Heller and joins them in their sorrow at this time of loss, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread In Memoriam upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body and a suitable copy of same be tendered to the family of Harry Heller as testimony to his athletic and personal accomplishments.

Approved and adopted this 7th day of June 2000.

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President

Cook County Board of Commissioners

(S E A L)

Attest: DAVID ORR, County Clerk

RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE CALVIN R. SUTKER, COUNTY COMMISSIONER

WHEREAS, Northwestern University celebrated its 150th Anniversary on May 31, 2000, and

WHEREAS, on May 31, 1850, nine members of Chicago’s Methodist community met above a hardware store in the City of Chicago to create an academic institution that would serve the people of the Northwest Territory. Now 150 years later, the term Northwest Territory is one found in the history books and Northwestern University has become one of the nation’s top school, and

WHEREAS, Northwestern University has become one of the major institutions nationally with respect to the quality of students it attracts. Last year, for example, there were approximately 15,000 applicants for 1,900 slots in the freshman class, with a mean SAT score of 1365, and

WHEREAS, since its first president, Clark T. Hinman took office in 1853, Northwestern University expanded quickly. Its medical college was founded in 1870 and its law college in 1873, and the reputations of both have continued to grow, and

WHEREAS, it was the development of journalists, actors, scientists and business moguls that added luster to Northwestern University’s name. In 1921, the school founded its now famous Medill School of Journalism, a training ground for big name journalists such as syndicated columnist Georgie Anne Geyer and sportscaster Brent Musburger, and

WHEREAS, Northwestern University alumni include such noted actors as Charlton Heston, Shelley Long and Warren Beatty. Alumni such as George Stigler, Saul Bellow and John Pople have been awarded the Nobel Prize. Leaders of Industry that graduated from Northwestern include Robert Eaton, Christopher B. Galvin and Gordon Segal. Distinguished government leaders such as Mayor Harold Washington, Governors’ James Thompson and Dan Walker, United States Congressman Richard Gephardt, U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens and Senator George McGovern graduated from Northwestern University, and

WHEREAS, Northwestern’s Kellogg Graduate School of Management has been consistently ranked among the top five graduate business schools in the United States. Dean Donald Jacob, now in his 25th years as Dean of the Kellogg School, created the prototype of the modern business school. Northwestern’s success is due to its willingness to innovate, which is a key to gaining academic prestige, and

WHEREAS, since 1998, Northwestern University has embarked on a six-year, $1.4 billion capitol campaign to realign its academic focus on the life sciences and interdisciplinary studies, such as biochemical engineering. The University has decided to invest at least $200 million into building new facilities for life sciences, the medical school and chemistry, and

WHEREAS, research dollars have gone up forty percent from $170 million to $235 million since 1995. Northwestern University’s financial commitment to research and development will continue the university’s rise in academic prestige, now

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby congratulate Northwestern University on its sesquicentennial anniversary and wishes the students and administrators the best in the future, 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 President Henry Bienen as testimony of the academic success of the University.

Approved and adopted this 7th day of June 2000.

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President

Cook County Board of Commissioners

(S E A L)

Attest: DAVID ORR, County Clerk

RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE CALVIN R. SUTKER AND TED LECHOWICZ,

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

WHEREAS, at the tender age of 7, Rory David Deutsch was diagnosed with brain stem glioma. The doctors told his parents there nothing they could do. He died within five months, and

WHEREAS, his parents, Ross and Mindy Deutsch established the Rory Foundation to increase funding for pediatric brain tumor research. Since 1998, the Rory Foundation has raised $1.4 million, $45,000 of it last summer through its Lemonade for Life campaign. Mr. Deutsch hopes to repeat the event this year, with children across the country selling glasses of lemonade for $1, and

WHEREAS, the Lemonade campaign is sponsored by the Chicago based Fitigues clothing store, which has made room for volunteers to sell lemonade outside their 30 stores on weekends. Across the country, kids sold lemonade in honor of a child they never met, just to help out other kids who have pediatric cancer, and

WHEREAS, some kids took to selling lemonade on their own and donated the proceeds to the foundation. “Kids would knock on the door and say ‘we sold $14 from our lemonade stand and we want to give it to you for Rory’”, Ross Deutsch stated, and

WHEREAS, in addition to the lemonade sales, children raised money in memory of Rory, with a basketball tourney, selling chocolate bars and performing at various children’s theatres, and

WHEREAS, the Deutsch family hopes research will help fight tumors like Rory’s. They also hope more doctors will be educated about brain stem glioma. This type of cancer kills 91 to 94 percent of the children who are diagnosed with it, and

WHEREAS, Ross calls the Rory Foundation part of his son’s legacy that will live along with memories of his son who loved to study the solar system and who considered President Clinton among his closest friends. Rory met President Clinton who was told of Rory’s illness. The President kept in touch with Rory through letters, and

WHEREAS, two patients have started to receive the new drug therapy and Dr. Stewart Goldman of the Rory David Deutsch Brain Tumor Research Program, expects a total of 40 children to undergo the treatment. That is a significant percentage of the 200 children who develop brain stem gliomas in the United States each year. The Research Program is located at Children’s Memorial Hospital, and

WHEREAS, Dr. Goldman is heartened by the fact that so many new pediatric brain tumor treatment opportunities are emerging as a result of the multi-dimensional and multi-institutional studies being funded in whole or part by the Rory Foundation and Children’s Memorial Hospital Foundation, now

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby congratulate the young kids of Cook County and across the country who have unselfishly given of themselves in memory of another child, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body as testimony to the dedication of Ross and Mindy Deutsch, children across the country and the doctors who are working to find ways to treat brain stem gliomas all in memory of Rory David Deutsch.

Approved and adopted this 7th day of June 2000.

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President

Cook County Board of Commissioners

(S E A L)

Attest: DAVID ORR, County Clerk

RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE CALVIN R. SUTKER AND TED LECHOWICZ,

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called from our midst,

GABRIELLA ROSENBAUM

WHEREAS, Gabriella Rosenbaum was the adoring wife of the late Paul whom she met on a streetcar in Vienna, Austria, and

WHEREAS, Gabriella Rosenbaum was the loving mother of Edith (Phillip) Leonian and Madge Goldman, and

WHEREAS, Gabriella Rosenbaum was the caring sister of the late Dr. Ada Saichy, and

WHEREAS, Gabriella Rosenbaum’s philanthropic gifts benefited untold numbers of art lovers in Chicago. During her lifetime she gave more than $15 million to local causes, which included grants to scholastic and environmental groups in addition to her support of the arts, and

WHEREAS, Gabriella Rosenbaum owned five paintings of special artistic importance, but all five were painted by Georgia O’Keefe, whom Mrs. Rosenbaum met during a quiet period in the artist’s life. These five paintings will be donated to the Art Institute and will be hung near another O’Keefe painting, Sky Above the Clouds IV, now owned by the Art Institute thanks to the generosity of Mrs. Rosenbaum, and

WHEREAS, Gabriella Rosenbaum donated the ARTiFACT wing to the Spertus Museum, the rehabilitation of an exhibition room in the Art Institute, and a park north of the Drake Hotel. The park was donated on the 50th Anniversary of her escape from Europe, and

WHEREAS, Gabriella Rosenbaum born in Hungary, escaped from occupied Czechoslovakia, Nazi Germany and finally France in 1939. Mrs. Rosenbaum and her daughters were cut off from waiting for visas at the U.S. Embassy in Prague, and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Rosenbaum and her daughters tried to sneak across the Czechoslovakian border disguised as a peasant family, but were turned away. Mrs. Rosenbaum and her daughters ended up on a sealed train traveling through Germany two days after the war broke out. After several tense weeks in France they left Europe, and

WHEREAS, Gabriella Rosenbaum reached America with her daughters in the hold of a banana boat. Once safely in the United States she was reunited with her husband who came to America a year earlier, now

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County does hereby offer its deepest condolences and most heartfelt sympathy to the family of Gabriella Rosenbaum and joins them in their 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 Gabriella Rosenbaum as testimony to her generosity to charity, love of the arts and the affection she had for her adopted city of Chicago.

Approved and adopted this 7th day of June 2000.

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President

Cook County Board of Commissioners

(S E A L)

Attest: DAVID ORR, County Clerk

RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE TED LECHOWICZ AND JOHN P. DALEY,

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

WHEREAS, the County Board has learned with sorrow of the death of Sarah Genson; and

WHEREAS, Sarah Genson was the beloved wife of the late Morton Genson; and

WHEREAS, Sarah Genson was the devoted mother of two, loving and cherished grandmother of four and great-grandmother of five; and

WHEREAS, Sarah Genson will be remembered by all who knew her as a kind and gentle woman, wholly devoted to her family; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Genson leaves to cherish her memory her son, Edward M. Genson, her daughter, Myrna Dreier, her grandchildren, Kimberly Thiriot, Michael Dreier, Melissa Rosenblum and Tracy Schwartz, her great-grandchildren, Mollie Thiriot, Rebecca Thiriot, Kylie Schwartz, Miles Schwartz and Benjamin Rosenblum, and many other family members and friends; and

WHEREAS, Sarah Genson will be missed by all who knew her.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County does hereby express its deep sorrow at the death of Sarah Genson, offers its heartfelt sympathy to her family in their hour of sorrow and loneliness, for their loss is shared by all Members of this Body and the people of the County of Cook, and joins her family and friends in honoring her memory; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be tendered to the family of Sarah Genson as a memorial of her good works and also spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body.

Approved and adopted this 7th day of June 2000.

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President

Cook County Board of Commissioners

(S E A L)

Attest: DAVID ORR, County Clerk

RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE TED LECHOWICZ, JOHN P. DALEY

AND CALVIN R. SUTKER, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

WHEREAS, the County Board has learned with sorrow of the death of Ann Holewinski; and

WHEREAS, Ann Holewinski, a dear and loving child, resided in the Portage Park community with her family and was a junior at Loyola Academy in Wilmette; and

WHEREAS, Ann Holewinski participated in school plays and was a member of the school’s Thespian Troupe at Loyola Academy and will be remembered for her love of theater and music; and

WHEREAS, Ann Holewinski leaves to cherish her memory her father, Michael Holewinski (a former State Representative [1975-1978] and administrative assistant to the late Harold Washington, Mayor of the City of Chicago), her mother, Mary Holewinski, her brother Jeffrey Holewinski, her grandparents, Stanley Holewinski and Stanley and Stephanie Plaza, and many other family members and friends; and

WHEREAS, Ann Holewinski will be missed by all who knew her.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County does hereby express its deep sorrow to her family in their hour of sorrow and loneliness, for their loss is shared by all Members of this Body and the people of the County of Cook, and joins her family and friends in honoring her memory; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be tendered to the family of Ann Holewinski as a memorial of her goodness and tribute to her life and also spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body.

Approved and adopted this 7th day of June 2000.

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President

Cook County Board of Commissioners

(S E A L)

Attest: DAVID ORR, County Clerk

RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT

AND PETER N. SILVESTRI, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Co-Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE JERRY BUTLER, ALLAN C. CARR, EARLEAN COLLINS,

JOHN P. DALEY, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, TED LECHOWICZ,

ROBERTO MALDONADO, WILLIAM R. MORAN, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO,

MIKE QUIGLEY, HERBERT T. SCHUMANN, JR., DEBORAH SIMS,

BOBBIE L. STEELE AND CALVIN R. SUTKER,

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

WHEREAS, in more than 20 years of public life, First Lady of Illinois Lura Lynn Ryan has been a leading advocate of substance abuse prevention and treatment; and

WHEREAS, in 1989, Lura Lynn Ryan was named a delegate to the Illinois Assembly on the prevention of alcohol and drug abuse; and

WHEREAS, The Life Education Center, of which First Lady Ryan is a director, provides substance abuse prevention services to youth in several counties throughout Illinois; and

WHEREAS, The Lura Lynn Ryan Prevention Library is named after Illinois’ First Lady in honor of her many years of dedicated work to promote prevention both in the state and nationally; and

WHEREAS, First Lady Ryan’s exceptional work has bettered Illinois’ efforts to prevent and treat substance abuse; and

WHEREAS, First Lady Ryan has also worked to advance adult literacy, promote Illinois arts and crafts, and preserve the state’s rich history and culture; and

WHEREAS, Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities (T.A.S.C.) works with families, organizations, and public systems to build healthy and safe communities; and

WHEREAS, the T.A.S.C. Leadership Award is given each year to a community leader whose outstanding work to reduce the destructive force of substance abuse has brought innovative programming to our communities; and

WHEREAS, T.A.S.C. is bestowing the T.A.S.C. 2000 Leadership Award to Lura Lynn Ryan at its luncheon on June 29, 2000, at the Hotel Inter-Continental Grand Ballroom.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby thank First Lady Ryan for her dedication to this worthy cause and congratulate her on receiving this award; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be prepared for presentation to First Lady Ryan as testimony of the esteem in which she is held by this Honorable Body and by the residents of Cook County.

Approved and adopted this 7th day of June 2000.

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President

Cook County Board of Commissioners

(S E A L)

Attest: DAVID ORR, County Clerk

RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE PETER N. SILVESTRI, COUNTY COMMISSIONER

Commemorating the retirement of Niles Police Chief Raymond Giovannelli

WHEREAS, Raymond Giovannelli, Chief of Police of the Niles Police Department, is retiring after 36 years of service to the citizens of Niles; and

WHEREAS, Chief Giovannelli is a life-long resident of Cook County and has been a resident of the Village of Niles since 1951; and

WHEREAS, Raymond Giovannelli proudly served his country in the First Infantry Division of the United States Army and in 1963, after receiving an honorable discharge, joined the Niles Police Department; and

WHEREAS, Raymond Giovannelli worked in both the Patrol and Investigations Divisions, advanced through the ranks, holding supervisory positions in all three divisions of the Department and was appointed Chief in 1988; and

WHEREAS, Chief Giovannelli was actively involved in numerous organizations and boards and has participated in the development of the Northern Illinois Major Crimes Task Force and the Automatic Fingerprint Identification System; and

WHEREAS, Chief Giovannelli and his wife, Phyllis, are the proud parents of three children and the adoring grandparents of five.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and the Members of the Board of Commissioners of Cook County does hereby commend Chief Raymond Giovannelli on his outstanding career and his dedication to the residents of the Village of Niles. The President and the Members of the Board also extend their very best wishes for a long, happy and healthy retirement; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be prepared for presentation to Chief Giovannelli as testimony of the esteem in which he is held by this Honorable Body and the residents of Cook County.

Approved and adopted this 7th day of June 2000.

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President

Cook County Board of Commissioners

(S E A L)

Attest: DAVID ORR, County Clerk

RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE ROBERTO MALDONADO, COUNTY COMMISSIONER

WHEREAS, Jose Lopez is a dynamic and nationally prominent Latino leader who has distinguished himself through his unwavering commitment and dedication to the Hispanic community; and

WHEREAS, a native of Puerto Rico, Jose Lopez moved to Chicago in 1959 as part of the massive Puerto Rican migration to the United States; and

WHEREAS, Jose Lopez’s deepest sense of commitment stems from his philosophy that education is a quest for freedom and justice and an educated Latino community can live with dignity and pride; and

WHEREAS, in pursuing his passion for learning, Jose Lopez received his Bachelor’s degree in History from Loyola University and continued his studies at the University of Chicago, receiving his Masters of Arts in History and Danforth and Ford Fellowships to pursue his doctoral studies; and

WHEREAS, Jose Lopez shared his loved of the educational experience throughout his professional life, beginning his teaching career at the high school level and eventually teaching college students at Northeastern Illinois University and Columbia College, as well as students in the Latino Adult Education Masters Program at National Louis University; and

WHEREAS, a nationally recognized educator and activist on issues relating to Puerto Rican history, culture and politics, Jose Lopez has been invited to speak at over 30 colleges in the United States, Mexico and Canada as well as in international forums such as the United Nations Decolonization Committee; and

WHEREAS, Jose Lopez has written extensively on the political and social reality of Puerto Ricans in the United States while serving as Executive Director of the Juan Antonio Corretjer Puerto Rican Cultural Center in Chicago; and

WHEREAS, Jose Lopez is currently active in developing new/praxis/theory in community and social empowerment, as well as educational reform, in Chicago’s West Town and Humboldt Park communities; and

WHEREAS, through his community involvement and professional commitment, Jose Lopez is recognized as a trusted community leader and role model to future generations that want to serve their community and improve the lives of their fellow man.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and the Members for the Cook County Board of Commissioners on behalf of the people of Cook County take this opportunity as part of Cook County Puerto Rican Heritage Month to express official personal gratitude and deep appreciation to Jose Lopez for his many worthwhile contributions to the Latino community; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be spread upon the official proceedings for the Board of Commissioners of Cook County, and that a copy thereof be transmitted as a testimonial of the high esteem and appreciation in which Jose Lopez is regarded by the Members of the Board of Commissioners of Cook County.

Approved and adopted this 7th day of June 2000.

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President

Cook County Board of Commissioners

(S E A L)

Attest: DAVID ORR, County Clerk

RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE ROBERTO MALDONADO, COUNTY COMMISSIONER

WHEREAS, the Puerto Rican Parade Committee of Chicago, one of the oldest existing Puerto Rican organizations in the City of Chicago, is celebrating its 37th year of fostering understanding, awareness and an appreciation of the history, art and culture of Puerto Rico, “La Perla del Caribe, Nuestro Orgullo” (“the Pearl of the Caribbean, Our Pride”); and

WHEREAS, the Puerto Rican Parade Committee was founded in 1964 by social, business, and political leaders seeking opportunities for their community to promote a sense of pride and unity; and

WHEREAS, today, nearly 300,000 Puerto Ricans claim Cook County as their home and contribute to its social, political and economic vitality; and

WHEREAS, each year, the Puerto Rican Parade Committee holds a week long series of events and activities known as “Fiestas Patronales”, that include top entertainment, family amusement and a Dignitaries Reception, welcoming dignitaries from Puerto Rico; and

WHEREAS, the festivities culminate in the Puerto Rican Parade held in downtown Chicago on June 17 led by this years Grand Marshals, Juan and Maria Walker. The parade is one of the largest held in the Midwest where over half a million people come together to showcase the rich cultural tradition, folklore, music and creativity of Puerto Rico.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and the Members of the Board of Commissioners extends its best wishes for a successful 37th Annual celebration and commends the Puerto Rican Parade Committee for preserving the rich culture and history of Puerto Rico; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be tendered to the Puerto Rican Parade Committee of Chicago and to its President, Rafael Rios, as a token of this Honorable Body’s recognition of this grand celebration of pride in Puerto Rican Heritage.

Approved and adopted this 7th day of June 2000.

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President

Cook County Board of Commissioners

(S E A L)

Attest: DAVID ORR, County Clerk

RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE ROBERTO MALDONADO, COUNTY COMMISSIONER

WHEREAS, Dr. Aida Giachello is an educator, writer, and a nationally recognized expert on Hispanic health issues whose accomplishments have received numerous awards. She has been featured in a number of newspaper and magazine articles, including recognition by the Monthly Women’s Magazine as one of 100 women shaping Chicago’s future, in its article, Power Personalities-100 Women to Watch; and

WHEREAS, born and raised to San Juan, Puerto Rico, Dr. Giachello received a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences from the University of Puerto Rico, a Masters degree in Community Organizing, Social Planning and Policy from the School of Social Services Administration at the University of Chicago, and a Ph.D. in Sociology with a specialty in Health and Ethnicity from the University of Chicago; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Giachello is currently an Associate Professor at Jane Addams College of Social Work, University of Illinois at Chicago and founder and Director of the Midwest Latino Health Research Training and Policy Center; and

WHEREAS, prior to her teaching and research, Dr. Giachello held a number of high level public service positions for the City of Chicago, including Special Assistant to the Health Commissioner for Hispanic Affairs, City of Chicago Department of Health, where she developed the department’s most comprehensive Hispanic health policies and initiatives; and

WHEREAS, devoted to the strength of family and community values, Dr. Giachello received training as a community organizer and has been instrumental in the formation of health and human services organizations such as the Hispanic Health Alliance, the Midwest Hispanic AIDS Coalition and the National Hispanic Women’s Health Organization; and

WHEREAS, as Dr. Giachello has risen to national prominence, her consultation has been solicited by the National Center for Health Statistics, the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research, the National Institute of Cancer, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health and the U.S. Office of the Surgeon General; and

WHEREAS, drawing heavily on her professional expertise and talent, numerous organizations at the national, state, county, and city level have appointed Dr. Giachello to participate in Summits, Task Forces, and Advisory and Planning Councils; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Giachello’s accomplishments go far beyond her professional training and experience. Her true motivation and success lies in her philanthropic heart and her commitment to the health care of the poor, the elderly, disadvantaged groups, women and the Hispanic community.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and the Members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners on behalf of the people of Cook County take this opportunity as part of Cook County Puerto Rican Heritage Month to express official personal gratitude and deep appreciation to Dr. Aida Giachello for her many exceptional contributions to the Latino community; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be spread upon the official proceedings of the Board of Commissioners of Cook County, and that a copy thereof be transmitted as a testimonial of the high esteem and appreciation in which Dr. Aida Giachello is regarded by the Members of the Board of Commissioners of Cook County

Approved and adopted this 7th day of June 2000.

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President

Cook County Board of Commissioners

(S E A L)

Attest: DAVID ORR, County Clerk

RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE ROBERTO MALDONADO, COUNTY COMMISSIONER

WHEREAS, during the week of June 13-18, the Puerto Rican community of Chicago will be celebrating its annual festivities; and

WHEREAS, this year, the Puerto Rican Parade of New York City, the largest ethnic parade in the United States, has been dedicated to the People of Vieques; and

WHEREAS, Vieques is an island municipality of the archipelago of Puerto Rico; and

WHEREAS, Vieques has been used by the United States Navy for military practices and exercises, including the annual Ocean Venture exercises by NATO Forces, since 1941; and

WHEREAS, the U.S. Navy occupies 27,000 of the islands total 37,000 acres, and the civilian population is sandwiched in the remaining 10,000 acres; and

WHEREAS, the lives of the nearly 10,000 U.S. citizens on Vieques are constantly affected and disrupted by the Navy’s bombardment; and

WHEREAS, massive opposition to the Navy’s continual usage of Vieques has been mounted by broad sectors of Puerto Ricans from all walks of life, all religious persuasions and all political tendencies; and

WHEREAS, the sector of the Vieques population most directly affected by the Navy practices are its children, whose school activities are constantly impacted by the deafening noise of military bombardment, the physical and psychological effects of toxic waste deposits, and ecological damages on the island’s flora and fauna; and

WHEREAS, a delegation of the Eugenio Maria de Hostos Grammar School of Vieques will be visiting Chicago to exhibit their artwork and participate in the festivities of Chicago’s Puerto Rican community from June 13-18; and

WHEREAS, the delegation will consist of Racsa Ayala, Kenya Rodriguez, Demarys Gercna, Kassandra Castillo, Caroline Vegerano, Eduardo Rodriguez, Odalys Diaz, Tayna Bermudez, Lourdes Galloway and Charlyn Rodriguez, accompanied by their art teacher, Ms. Glorimar Ojeda and a parent representative, Ms. Evelyn Sampay.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and the Members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners extend to this delegation their warmest welcome to Cook County; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be tendered to the Eugenio Maria de Hostos Grammar School of Vieques an to its teacher and student delegation as a token of this Honorable Body’s recognition of the struggle of the people of Vieques and their quest for peace.

Approved and adopted this 7th day of June 2000.

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President

Cook County Board of Commissioners

(S E A L)

Attest: DAVID ORR, County Clerk

RESOLUTION