04-R-21

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Sheriff and the County of Cook, as joint employers and the Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council (representing Day Reporting Investigators), have 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 December 1, 2001 through November 30, 2004.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this award be submitted for your approval by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County.

Approved and adopted this 6th day of January 2004.

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04-R-22

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, a Collective Bargaining Agreement for the period of December 1, 2001 through November 30, 2004 has been negotiated between the County of Cook and Sheriff, as joint employers, and the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council, representing Sheriff’s Internal Affairs Investigators-Corrections; and

WHEREAS, these general increases and salary adjustments are reflected in the Salary Schedules.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that these general increases and salary adjustments be approved by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County.

Approved and adopted this 6th day of January 2004.

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04-R-23

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, a Collective Bargaining Agreement for the period of December 1, 2001 through November 30, 2004 has been negotiated between the County of Cook and Sheriff, as joint employers, and the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council, representing Internal Affairs Investigators-Sheriff’s Court Services; and

WHEREAS, these general increases and salary adjustments are reflected in the Salary Schedules.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that these general increases and salary adjustments be approved by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County.

Approved and adopted this 6th day of January 2004.

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04-R-24

RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE ANTHONY J. PERAICA, COUNTY COMMISSIONER

Co-Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER,

FORREST CLAYPOOL, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY,

ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN,

ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY,

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

AND LARRY SUFFREDIN, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

WHEREAS, Michael A. Koziol has earned 22 merit badges including the Arrow of Light, Parvuli Dei Religious Medal, Ad Altare Dei Religious Medal and is a member of the Arrow Brotherhood. Michael has served Boy Scout Troop #60 of Berwyn, Illinois since February 2, 1998 in a variety of leadership roles including Den Chief, Patrol Leader, Senior Patrol Leader, Order of the Arrow Troop Representative and Junior Assistant Scoutmaster; and

WHEREAS, Michael A. Koziol has completed a community service project helping the U.S. Postal Service with their annual food drives for the hungry, cleaned up trails at the Little Red School House, Cook County Forest Preserves and various service projects for his church, St. Odilo in Berwyn, Illinois. Michael's Eagle Scout project involved the staining of a storage shed/garage that was built at the new Berwyn Park District skate park; and

WHEREAS, Michael A. Koziol is a junior at Morton West High School and plans to graduate in June of 2005. Mike has maintained a grade point average of 4.0 and has been in the top 25 students in his class all three years. Mike is a member of the National Honor Society and is a two sports athlete of football and wrestling. Upon graduation, Mike plans to study engineering in college where he will apply to the Illinois Institute of Technology and the University of Illinois; and

WHEREAS, Michael A. Koziol attended the National Boy Scouts of America Jamboree in 2001 and participated in hiking and camping in the porcupine Mountains in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan in 2003; and

WHEREAS, this Honorable Body takes great pride in recognizing those members of the community who work to advance progress and promote hard work in society.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and Cook County Board of Commissioners wishes to extend their thanks to Michael Koziol for his hard work and leadership among his peers as a member of the community. The Cook County Board of Commissioners do hereby extend its congratulations to Michael Koziol on his achievement of the rank of Eagle Scout. Michael Koziol is a dedicated young man who has strived to be a continuous credit to his family, friends and community. Everyone is proud to have Michael be a part of their lives. We congratulate Michael Koziol on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout and all his future endeavors; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body, and an official copy be tendered to Michael Koziol; and

Approved and adopted this 6th day of January 2004.

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04-R-25

RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE ANTHONY J. PERAICA, COUNTY COMMISSIONER

Co-Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER,

FORREST CLAYPOOL, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY,

ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN,

ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY,

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

AND LARRY SUFFREDIN, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

WHEREAS, Alberto D. Canaveral has earned 23 merit badges, Arrow of Light, Parvuli Dei Religious Medal, Order of the Arrow Brotherhood member and has served Boy Scout Troop #60 sponsored by St. Odilo Church in Berwyn, Illinois in a variety of leadership roles; and

WHEREAS, Alberto D. Canaveral has completed a community service project by volunteering during the Special Olympics, American Heart Association Walk-A-Thon and to his church, St. Odilo in Berwyn; and

WHEREAS, Alberto D. Canaveral is a senior at Morton West High School and has been accepted by the University of Illinois in Chicago where he plans to major in Business Administration; and

WHEREAS, Alberto D. Canaveral has served as Den Chief, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Junior Assistant Scoutmaster and is currently registered as an adult leader; and

WHEREAS, Alberto participated in "High Adventures" canoeing the boundary waters in Canada in 1999 and hiking and camping in the Porcupine Mountains in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan in 2003; and

WHEREAS, this Honorable Body takes great pride in recognizing those members of the community who work in advance progress and promote hard work in society.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and Cook County Board of Commissioners wishes to extend their thanks to Alberto Canaveral for his hard work and leadership among his peers as a member of the community. The Cook County Board of Commissioners do hereby extend its congratulations to Alberto Canaveral on his achievement of the rank of Eagle Scout. Alberto Canaveral is a dedicated young man who has strived to be a continuous credit to his family, friends and community. Everyone is proud to have Alberto a part of their lives. We congratulate Alberto on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout and all his future endeavors; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body, and an Official copy be tendered to Alberto Canaveral.

Approved and adopted this 6th day of January 2004.

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04-R-26

RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE CARL R. HANSEN, COUNTY COMMISSIONER

Co-Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER,

FORREST CLAYPOOL, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY,

ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN, ROBERTO MALDONADO,

JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY, ANTHONY J. PERAICA,

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

AND LARRY SUFFREDIN, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

WHEREAS, on December 17, 2003, Thomas H. Coulter was called from our midst at the age of 92; and

WHEREAS, Thomas H. Coulter was born in Canada, and moved to Pittsburgh when he was young; and

WHEREAS, Thomas H. Coulter’s lifelong involvement in the organization and importance of global unity began with a belief long before the concept of global unity was considered to be a reality; and

WHEREAS, whether he was competing in the Olympic Games as a member of Canada’s track team in 1932, or playing left wing on the Chicago Blackhawks for a year during college, the energy and stamina Thomas H. Coulter exhibited in sports was constant in other areas of his life, including his education and career; and

WHEREAS, Thomas H. Coulter graduated with an engineering degree from Carnegie Institute of Technology, now Carnegie Mellon University, in 1933, and received a master’s degree in economics and business from the University of Chicago in 1935; and

WHEREAS, while attending the University of Chicago, Thomas H. Coulter roomed in the International House, the university’s program center and dormitory for foreign students, and that experience was the most influential period of his life, as it shaped his vision of Chicago’s future as an international world class city; and

WHEREAS, as chief executive officer of the Chicago Association of Commerce and Industry from 1954 to 1981, Thomas H. Coulter changed the position of the chamber to become the premier spokesperson for the Chicago business community; and

WHEREAS, Thomas H. Coulter was responsible for organizing six major international trade fairs in the city of Chicago during the 1950s and 1960s which he promoted around the world, and regularly visited foreign countries to participate in economic symposiums, lead economic missions and address commerce organizations in major cities; and

WHEREAS, Thomas H. Coulter was admired by many for visionary efforts and accomplishments, and for his various civic contributions, now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County does hereby express its sorrow at the passing of Thomas H. Coulter, and extends its deepest sympathies to the family of this great man, a man who changed the direction of Chicago trade to fully realize its international potential.

Approved and adopted this 6th day of January 2004.

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04-R-27

RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE JERRY BUTLER, COUNTY COMMISSIONER

Co-Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, FORREST CLAYPOOL,

EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN,

GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, ROBERTO MALDONADO,

JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY,

ANTHONY J. PERAICA, MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI,

DEBORAH SIMS, BOBBIE L. STEELE AND LARRY SUFFREDIN

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

WHEREAS, Harold L. Banks recently received the rank of Eagle Scout from the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). The trail leading to Eagle Scout can be long and interesting, a goal that is only realized by two-percent of the boys who enroll in scouting. He continues to actively serve Troop 534 as an Assistant Scoutmaster; and

WHEREAS, Harold L. Banks was born November 18, 1985 and began his climb in Scouting at St. Marks United Methodist Church with Troop #534 (Hey!) June 22, 1998, under the leadership of Scoutmaster Eddie L. Banks, Sr. During his membership as a scout in Troop 534 Harold participated in many camp outings from 1998 through 2003. In 2001, he attended the National Jamboree along with over forty-thousand scouts from all over the nation. Moreover, Harold successfully completed Junior Leadership Training in July 2000 where he studied the eleven leadership skills and served as the Senior Patrol Leader. Additionally, he completed the 21-mile hike at New Salem State Park in 1999 and 2001. Harold is a member of the Order of Arrow; and

WHEREAS, a “Court of Honor” ceremony bestowing this rank upon Harold was held August 17, 2003 at St. Marks United Methodist Church.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the Cook County Board of Commissioners congratulate Eagle Scout Harold L. Banks as an encouragement for higher thoughts, noble deeds and greater achievements; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution be placed upon the official record of this Honorable Body and a copy be tendered to Eagle Scout Banks and his family.

Approved and adopted this 6th day of January 2004.

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04-R-28

RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE JERRY BUTLER, COUNTY COMMISSIONER

Co-Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, FORREST CLAYPOOL, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN,

GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, ROBERTO MALDONADO,

JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY,

ANTHONY J. PERAICA, MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI,

DEBORAH SIMS, BOBBIE L. STEELE AND LARRY SUFFREDIN

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

WHEREAS, Eric J. Ross recently received the rank of Eagle Scout from the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). The trail leading to Eagle Scout can be long and interesting, a goal that is only realized by two-percent of the boys who enroll in scouting. He continues to actively serve Troop 534 as an Assistant Scoutmaster; and

WHEREAS, Eric J. Ross is 18 years of age, born November 11, 1985 and is currently a senior at Chicago Military Academy-Bronzeville High School. Eric began his climb in Scouting at St. Marks United Methodist Church with Troop #534 (Hey!) October 4, 1997 under the leadership of Scoutmaster Eddie L. Banks, Sr. During his membership in Troop 534 Eric participated in many camp outings. He successfully completed Junior Leadership Training in July 2002 where he studied the eleven leadership skills. Eric served as Assistant Patrol Leader 2001 through 2002 and Patrol Leader in 2003. Moreover, he completed the 21-mile hike at New Salem State Park. Eric continues to actively serve Troop 534 giving back to his troop; and

WHEREAS, a “Court of Honor” ceremony which recognizes the scout for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout is scheduled for February 8, 2004 at St. Marks United Methodist Church.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the Cook County Board of Commissioners congratulate Eagle Scout Eric J. Ross as an encouragement for higher thoughts, noble deeds and greater achievements; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution be placed upon the official record of this Honorable Body and a copy be tendered to Eagle Scout Ross and his family.

Approved and adopted this 6th day of January 2004.

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04-R-29

RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE JERRY BUTLER, COUNTY COMMISSIONER

Co-Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, FORREST CLAYPOOL,

EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN,

GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, ROBERTO MALDONADO,

JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY,

ANTHONY J. PERAICA, MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI,

DEBORAH SIMS, BOBBIE L. STEELE AND LARRY SUFFREDIN

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

WHEREAS, Anthony S. Bolden recently received the rank of Eagle Scout from the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). The trail leading to Eagle Scout can be long and interesting, a goal that is only realized by two-percent of the boys who enroll in scouting. He continues to actively serve Troop 534 as an Assistant Scoutmaster; and

WHEREAS, Anthony was born on June 29, 1985 and is currently a senior at Simeon Career Academy High School scheduled to graduate June 2004. Furthermore, Anthony is a volunteer in the book room at Simeon. Anthony began his climb in Scouting at St. Marks United Methodist Church with Troop #534 (Hey!) October 27, 1997 under the leadership of Scoutmaster Eddie L. Banks, Sr. During his membership as a scout in Troop 534 Anthony participated in many camp outings from 1998 through 2003. In 2001, he attended the National Jamboree along with over forty-thousand scouts from all over the nation. Anthony is also a member of the Order of the Arrow. Moreover, Anthony successfully completed Junior Leadership Training in July 2003 where he studied the eleven leadership skills. Anthony served his troop in the capacity of Assistant Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader and Scribe. Additionally, he completed the 21-mile hike at New Salem State Park four times: 1998, 1999, 2001 and 2003. Anthony continues to actively serve Troop 534 as an Assistant Scoutmaster giving back to his troop; and

WHEREAS, a “Court of Honor” ceremony bestowing this rank upon Anthony was held August 17, 2003 at St. Marks United Methodist Church.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the Cook County Board of Commissioners congratulate Eagle Scout Anthony S. Bolden as an encouragement for higher thoughts, noble deeds and greater achievements; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution be placed upon the official record of this Honorable Body and a copy be tendered to Eagle Scout Bolden and his family.

Approved and adopted this 6th day of January 2004.

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04-R-30

RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE BOBBIE L. STEELE, COUNTY COMMISSIONER

Co-Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER,

FORREST CLAYPOOL, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY,

ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN,

ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY,

ANTHONY J. PERAICA, MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS

AND LARRY SUFFREDIN, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

WHEREAS, in 1928 Mr. Arthur Murray met Ms. Mattie Tripplet while attending school at Will Groove Elementary in Sugarlot, Mississippi; and

WHEREAS, on December 23, 1944 Mr. Arthur Murphy married Ms. Mattie Tripplet at the courthouse in Sugarlot, Mississippi; and

WHEREAS, in 1945 Mr. Arthur Murray moved his family to Chicago, Illinois where they have resided every since; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Arthur Murray worked as a gas attendant for numerous years and also served as a custodial engineer for the United Baptist Church; and

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Murray are the parents of (11) children, Betty, Willa, Lynn, Shirley, Anthony, Nate, Jean, Darryl, Cynthia, Donise and Ethel; and

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Murray are the proud grandparents of (50) grandchildren, (20) great-grandchildren and (4) great-great grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, on December 23, 2003 Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Murray celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary and by doing so have shown us an exemplary faith of love, hope and courage.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and Members of the Board of Commissioners, on behalf of the more than five million residents of Cook County, does hereby take this opportunity to congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Murray on their 60th wedding anniversary and express our deep appreciation for the many years that you have been joined happily together; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body and that a copy thereof be transmitted as a testimonial of faith and appreciation to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Murray.

Approved and adopted this 6th day of January 2004.

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04-R-31

RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE JOHN H. STROGER, JR.

PRESIDENT OF THE COOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Co-Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE JERRY BUTLER, FORREST CLAYPOOL, EARLEAN COLLINS,

JOHN P. DALEY, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, ROBERTO MALDONADO,

JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY, ANTHONY J. PERAICA,

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

AND LARRY SUFFREDIN, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called famed singer and actress, Etta Moten Barnett, from our midst; and

WHEREAS, a native of Weimer, Texas, Etta Moten Barnett was born Etta Geraldine, the only child of Ida May Norman and the Reverend Freeman Moten; and

WHEREAS, Etta was steeped in religion and was very active in programs provided by the six churches her father pastored in Texas and California. One of her primary recreational outlets was the church choir, in which she sang with her mother; and

WHEREAS, when the family moved to Kansas, Etta would eventually enroll at the University of Kansas, opting to major in voice and drama. She also hosted a radio show while in school; and

WHEREAS, Etta's vocal gifts led to a touring opportunity with the Jubilee Sisters and her introduction to a prominent musician, Dr. Eva Jessye, who encouraged Etta to move to New York and make an attempt at a career as a professional entertainer; and

WHEREAS, upon arriving in New York, Etta quickly found work in show business in a variety of lead and supporting roles; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Jessye's steady encouragement and nurturing soon led to a series of life changing events for Etta. Dr. Jessye just so happened to prepare the choral arrangements for one our nation's most famous songwriters, George Gershwin. She introduced Etta to Mr. Gershwin, who immediately pegged her for the role of Bess, in the opera "Porgy and Bess"; and

WHEREAS, due to the fact that Etta was already signed to appear in the film "Flying Down to Rio" with legendary actors Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire, she was unable to immediately accept the role; and

WHEREAS, it wasn't until 1942 when Etta would actually play the role of Bess, a role with which she will forever be associated; and

WHEREAS, Etta's vocal talents would ultimately take her around the globe, but her sense of values and social conscience kept her grounded; and

WHEREAS, with the passing of Etta Moten Barnett, we have lost a brilliant vocalist, actress and educator who toured the world, walked among royalty, yet never lost the common touch. Etta Moten Barnett brought dignity and grace to every endeavor she undertook and, up until her last moments on this earth, set a fine example for all to follow.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners, on behalf of the more than five million residents of Cook County, does hereby express its deepest condolences and most heartfelt sympathy to the family as well as the many friends and loved ones of Etta Moten Barnett; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be tendered to the family of Etta Moten Barnett so that her ground breaking, historic legacy of excellence in the arts may be so honored and ever cherished.

Approved and adopted this 6th day of January 2004.