RESOLUTION
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.,
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
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
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
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
THE HONORABLE JOHN P. DALEY AND TED
LECHOWICZ,
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WHEREAS, the fifth grade students of Armour
School have diligently completed training under the aegis of the Cook County
Sheriff Michael Sheahan’s Drug Abuse Resistance Education program (D.A.R.E.);
and
WHEREAS, the increasing pressure from
undesirable social factors has the potential to lead today’s youth astray, thus
programs like D.A.R.E. are necessary to provide students with the knowledge,
self-esteem and strength of character to resist such pressure; and
WHEREAS, the students have benefited from the
positive classroom environment maintained by their teacher, Mr. Ricardo
Hernandez, their principal, Ms. Joanne Davis, and their D.A.R.E. program
instructor, Officer Mary Jo Obzrut of the Chicago Police Department; and
WHEREAS, the fifth grade students of Armour
School have pledged to practice the D.A.R.E. principals of saying “No”
to the use of illegal drugs, and “Yes” to the benefits of a good
education; now
THEREFORE BE
IT RESOLVED, that the
President and Members of the Board of Commissioners of Cook County salutes the
following students of Armour School’s fifth grade class on their outstanding
achievements:
Janis
Bytautas, Nichole Cortez, Christopher Counce, Maria Favela, Alejandro Figeroa,
Matthew Flores, Arturo Fonseca, Noemi Garcia, Jose Guillen, Sakarion Hayden,
Enrique Herrera, Arielle Jones, Aaron Lange, David Lyons, Xeneida Massallo,
Derrick McIntyre, D.C. Terell Moore, Rayshone Moore, Jesus Ochoa, Denisse
Ortega, Rogelio Pacheco, Henry Perez, Susana Perez, Carl Rodriguez, Laureano
Roman, Hugo Santos and Julio Vasquez;
and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that a copy of
this Resolution be presented to the fifth grade class of Armour School as a
symbol of their fine work and bright future as young citizens of their
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
THE HONORABLE JOHN P. DALEY AND TED
LECHOWICZ,
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WHEREAS, the fifth grade students of Armour
School have diligently completed training under the aegis of the Cook County
Sheriff Michael Sheahan’s Drug Abuse Resistance Education program (D.A.R.E.);
and
WHEREAS, the increasing pressure from
undesirable social factors has the potential to lead today’s youth astray, thus
programs like D.A.R.E. are necessary to provide students with the knowledge,
self-esteem and strength of character to resist such pressure; and
WHEREAS, the students have benefited from the
positive classroom environment maintained by their teacher, Ms. Marilyn
Kilmartin, their principal, Ms. Joanne Davis, and their D.A.R.E. program
instructor, Officer Mary Jo Obzrut of the Chicago Police Department; and
WHEREAS, the fifth grade students of Armour
School have pledged to practice the D.A.R.E. principals of saying “No”
to the use of illegal drugs, and “Yes” to the benefits of a good
education; now
THEREFORE BE
IT RESOLVED, that the
President and Members of the Board of Commissioners of Cook County salute the
following students of Armour School’s fifth grade class on their outstanding
achievements:
Javier
Camacho, Yesenia Chavez, Adrian Cortina, Dionysius English, Yesenia Escobedo,
Arturo Fernandez, Nancy Gaytan, Hector Guitron, David Hernandez, Brian Huante,
Jesse Mendez, Tanicka Morgan, Ricardo Murillo, Edgar Ocasio, Maria Ochoa,
Melecio Ochoa, Jacqueline Ortiz, Walter Osorio, Stephanie Panoski, Natasha
Peer, Antionette Perez, Nikita Rocquemore, Alvaro Rodriguez, Gerald Ruglio,
Gedenimas Rukas, Robert Sodetz and Ester Vasquez; and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that a copy of
this Resolution be presented to the fifth grade class of Armour School as a
symbol of their fine work and bright future as young citizens of their
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
THE
HONORABLE JOHN P. DALEY AND TED LECHOWICZ,
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
THE HONORABLE JOHN P. DALEY AND TED
LECHOWICZ,
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
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
THE
HONORABLE JOHN P. DALEY AND TED LECHOWICZ,
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
THE HONORABLE JOHN P. DALEY AND TED
LECHOWICZ,
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
THE HONORABLE JOHN P. DALEY AND TED
LECHOWICZ,
WHEREAS Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called from our
midst,
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
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
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
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
THE HONORABLE CALVIN R. SUTKER AND TED
LECHOWICZ,
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WHEREAS, Almighty God
in His infinite wisdom has called from our midst,
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
THE HONORABLE CALVIN R. SUTKER, COUNTY
COMMISSIONER
WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has
called from our midst,