February 3, 2004 Resolutions

04-R-48

RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE JOHN H. STROGER, JR.

PRESIDENT OF THE COOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

WHEREAS, the Veterans’ Assistance Commission of Cook County has previously been authorized to maintain a checking account with Amalgamated Trust and Savings Bank, Chicago, Illinois to provide emergency aid for indigent veterans and their families; and

WHEREAS, it is desired to bring the authorized signers up-to-date.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the following name as a signer of the aforesaid checking account be added:

Richard A. Morbidoni

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following is the name of the person who shall be authorized to sign checks drawn on the aforesaid checking account of the Veterans' Assistance Commission of Cook County:

Andre D. Baker

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Cook County Auditor be directed to audit the aforesaid checking account at the close of each fiscal year or at any other time she sees fit, and to file a report thereon with the Cook County Board of Commissioners.

Approved and adopted this 3rd day of February 2004.

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04-R-49

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, it is now necessary to update those persons who are authorized to be signatories on these checking and savings accounts.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the checking and/or savings accounts at the Amalgamated Bank of Chicago, for the following purposes, be updated for General Fund.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following are the names of those persons who are authorized to sign checks on these checking and/or savings accounts and that the signatures of at least two (2) of these shall be required on each check:

1. Ruth M. Rothstein

2. Alvin Holley

3. Johnny C. Brown

4. Richard C. Powell

5. Yogi Mahendra

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following are the names of those persons who are authorized to wire or otherwise transfer funds from the Stroger Hospital of Cook County accounts to other County of Cook bank accounts:

1. Kelvin Magee

2. Scott Haupers

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following persons heretofore to be signatories shall be deleted:

1. Lacy L. Thomas

2. Irene Montgomery

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Auditor be directed to audit the checking accounts of said institution at the close of each Fiscal Year or at anytime she sees fit, and to file report(s) thereon with the Cook County Board; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any funds drawn on said checking or savings accounts 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 3rd day of February 2004.

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04-R-50

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, it is now necessary to update those persons who are authorized to be signatories on these checking and savings accounts.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the checking and/or savings accounts at Bank One of Chicago, for the following purposes, be updated for General Fund.

1. Ruth M. Rothstein

2. Alvin Holley

3. Johnny C. Brown

4. Richard C. Powell

5. Yogi Mahendra

1. Kelvin Magee

2. Scott Haupers

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following persons heretofore to be signatories shall be deleted:

1. Lacy L. Thomas

2. Irene Montgomery

Approved and adopted this 3rd day of February 2004.

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04-R-51

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, it is now necessary to update those persons who are authorized to be signatories on these checking and savings accounts.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the checking and/or savings accounts at Bank One of Chicago, for the following purposes, be updated for Miscellaneous Refund.

1. Ruth M. Rothstein

2. Alvin Holley

3. Johnny C. Brown

4. Richard C. Powell

5. Yogi Mahendra

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following are the names of those persons who are authorized to wire or otherwise transfer funds from Stroger Hospital of Cook County accounts to other County of Cook bank accounts:

1. Kelvin Magee

2. Scott Haupers

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following persons heretofore to be signatories shall be deleted:

1. Lacy L. Thomas

2. Irene Montgomery

Approved and adopted this 3rd day of February 2004.

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04-R-52

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, it is now necessary to update those persons who are authorized to be signatories on these checking and savings accounts.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the checking and/or savings accounts at Bank One of Chicago, for the following purposes, be updated for Petty Cash.

1. Ruth M. Rothstein

2. Alvin Holley

3. Johnny C. Brown

4. Richard C. Powell

5. Yogi Mahendra

1. Kelvin Magee

2. Scott Haupers

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following persons heretofore to be signatories shall be deleted:

1. Lacy L. Thomas

2. Irene Montgomery

Approved and adopted this 3rd day of February 2004.

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04-R-53

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, it is now necessary to update those persons who are authorized to be signatories on these checking and savings accounts.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the checking and/or savings accounts at Bank One of Chicago, for the following purposes, be updated for Medicaid Reimbursement.

1. Alvin Holley

2. Johnny C. Brown

3. Richard C. Powell

4. John F. Chambers

1. Kelvin Magee

2. Scott Haupers

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following person heretofore to be a signatory shall be deleted:

1. Lacy L. Thomas

Approved and adopted this 3rd day of February 2004.

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04-R-54

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, it is now necessary to update those persons who are authorized to be signatories on these checking and savings accounts.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the checking and/or savings accounts at Seaway National Bank, for the following purposes, be updated for Patient Refund.

1. Ruth M. Rothstein

2. Alvin Holley

3. Johnny C. Brown

4. Richard C. Powell

5. John F. Chambers

1. Kelvin Magee

2. Scott Haupers

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following persons heretofore to be signatories shall be deleted:

1. Lacy L. Thomas

2. Irene Montgomery

Approved and adopted this 3rd day of February 2004.

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04-R-55

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, it is now necessary to update those persons who are authorized to be signatories on these checking and savings accounts.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the checking and/or savings accounts at Seaway National Bank, for the following purposes, be updated for Patient Trust Fund.

1. Alvin Holley

2. Johnny C. Brown

3. Richard C. Powell

4. Veronica Bather-West

5. Bernard Scavella

6. Michael Arnold

7. Marlo Hodges

8. Janelle Caldwell

9. Amparo Mendoza

10. John J. Robinson

11. Fred Smith

12. Richard Ward

13. Curley Adams

14. Mariellen Mason

1. Kelvin Magee

2. Scott Haupers

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following persons heretofore to be signatories shall be deleted:

1. Lacy L. Thomas

2. Irene Montgomery

3. Aaron Cunningham

4. Brenda Johnson

5. James Kortas

6. Arndell Ricks

Approved and adopted this 3rd day of February 2004.

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04-R-56

RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE LARRY SUFFREDIN, 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 BOBBIE L. STEELE, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

IN MEMORY OF JEREMIAH MARSH

WHEREAS, Jeremiah Marsh died in his Winnetka home on January 19, 2004; and

WHEREAS, Jeremiah Marsh and his beloved wife Marietta were married for 48 years and raised four children, Howard, Christopher, Courtney and Kimberley; and

WHEREAS, Jeremiah Marsh was the dear brother of Joan Turner and delighted in his grandchildren Jeremiah, Grace, Bill and Sam; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Marsh was originally from Minnesota where growing up he developed a passion for sports, becoming an all-state football and basketball player and while at Harvard, was the quarterback of the football team; and

WHEREAS, Jeremiah Marsh was a proud graduate of the Harvard Law School class of 1958 and upon graduation, moved to Chicago to practice law; and

WHEREAS, after only a few years in Chicago, Jeremiah was tapped by the newly elected Senator Edward Kennedy to serve as the Senator’s legislative aid in Washington, D.C.; and

WHEREAS, Governor Ogilvie appointed Mr. Marsh as his special counsel in 1968 and Jeremiah returned to Illinois where he developed his expertise of state law and played an integral role in reshaping the powers of the Governor through his participation in the Illinois Constitutional Convention of 1970; and

WHEREAS, Jeremiah Marsh’s distinguished law career included serving as counsel to leaders in Illinois government, repeated appointments to the National Commission on Uniform State Laws, serving as Chairman of Hopkins & Sutter law firm, working with attorneys from Mexico and Canada to address business laws impacted by NAFTA and serving as counsel to a variety of local agencies and businesses; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Marsh recognized the importance of public service and committed himself to improving his community through many years of service to the federal government and the State of Illinois; and

WHEREAS, Jeremiah Marsh was known as a keen competitor, skilled problem solver, and a loyal and helpful friend; and

WHEREAS, although he was an esteemed attorney known nationally for his work, Jeremiah always made time for the most important people in his life, his family and friends.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby offer its deepest condolences and most heartfelt sympathy to the family and many friends of Jeremiah Marsh and joins them in their sorrow at this time of loss; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the official proceeding of this Honorable Body, and a suitable copy of the same be tendered to the family of Jeremiah Marsh so that his memory may be so honored and ever cherished.

Approved and adopted this 3rd day of February 2004.

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04-R-57

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, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom called from our midst Ms. Velma Jean Eason; and

WHEREAS, Velma Jean Eason was born in Cruger, Mississippi on December 15, 1955 to the union of Eddie and Rosie Binion; and

WHEREAS, Velma Jean Eason attended Marianna Arkansas Public Schools and Lee Senior High School where she obtained her formal education; and

WHEREAS, on October 22, 1974 Velma Jean Eason married her high school sweetheart Chester Eason and moved to Chicago, Illinois; to this union five children were born: Chester Jr., Christy, Reggie, Kavin and Jason. She joined the United Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Wilson Daniels where she served as a member of the choir, Sunday School teacher of the Young Adult Class and later became the secretary of the church; and

WHEREAS, Velma Jean Eason lived for her family; her biological and extended family; and

WHEREAS, Velma Jean Eason attended Ray Vogue College of Design and received a certificate in Pattern Making. She also received a certificate as a Nursing Assistant from National Institute of Career and a certificate of Continued Education in Secretarial Office Procedures from Malcolm X College; and

WHEREAS, in 2001 Velma Jean Eason worked as a seamstress for Eyes Have Not Seen. She later started her own seamstress and design company, Eastyles in 2002, designing minister’s robes and evening wear; and

WHEREAS, Velma Jean Eason was affectionally known as “Bay” by her husband of 29 years; and

WHEREAS, Velma Jean Eason is gone, but not forgotten. She will be sorely missed.

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, do hereby extend to the family of the late Velma Jean Eason our deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy. This Honorable Body and the people of Cook County share their loss; 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 of same be tendered to the family of the late Velma Jean Eason in honor of her memory.

Approved and adopted this 3rd day of February 2004.

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04-R-58

RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE JOHN H. STROGER, JR.

PRESIDENT OF THE COOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RECOGNIZING THE UPCOMING 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE

BROWN V. BOARD OF EDUCATION OF TOPEKA, KANSAS DECISION

WHEREAS, May 17, 2004, will mark the 50th Anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court decision, Brown, et al. v. Board of Education of Topeka, et al.; and

WHEREAS, this historic unanimous decision ended federally sanctioned racial segregation in the nation's public schools, overturning Plessy v. Ferguson and ruling that "separate educational facilities are inherently unequal". This decision had the added benefit of serving as the impetus to the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s and spearheading tangible integration in public facilities and accommodations; and

WHEREAS, the "spark" that ignited the movement was Linda Brown, who was denied admission to her local elementary school in Topeka, Kansas, because she was black; when her case was combined with several other cases, the collective body of cases ultimately reach the U.S. Supreme Court; and

WHEREAS, prior to the 1954 ruling, de jure segregation (legally imposed) was a fact of life in the majority of Southern school systems, with institutions charged with educating African-Americans routinely spending a mere fraction of the amount allocated to educate white children; and

WHEREAS, the disparity between the educational facilities was great, with black students forced to endure overcrowded classrooms, inadequate libraries, undertrained teachers and even a lack of indoor plumbing in the schools; and

WHEREAS, even though the Supreme Court ruling ushered in a feeling of optimism, actual desegregation was not immediate or easily implemented; to use the words "strong societal resistance" would be a gross understatement. In fact, a second decision, commonly referred to as "Brown II", established guidelines for ending segregation, but without specific timetables, instead using the vague language, "with all deliberate speed"; and

WHEREAS, even though the major changes that occurred during the 1950s, 60s and 70s were tumultuous, this case is considered by many legal scholars to be perhaps the most significant of the last century; and

WHEREAS, although great strides have been made in our nation since the Brown decision, far too many individuals take their freedoms and educational opportunities for granted, with little regard for the countless lives that were lost over the span of the civil rights movement; and

WHEREAS, the County remains committed to protecting the diverse population of those who live, work and recreate in Cook County from discrimination, bias and bigotry.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners that Cook County Government does hereby acknowledge the upcoming 50th Anniversary of the Supreme Court's Brown v. Board of Education ruling and urge all residents to take cognizance of the events leading up to and transpiring after this groundbreaking decision.

Approved and adopted this 3rd day of February 2004.

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04-R-59

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, 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, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Cook County Forest Preserve's Deputy Chief of Police Emmett J. Burke from our midst; and

WHEREAS, Emmett J. Burke began working for the Cook County Forest Preserve Police Department on July 1, 1994; and

WHEREAS, over eight years of service Mr. Burke demonstrated a great enthusiasm for the rigors of law enforcement; and

WHEREAS, recognizing this dedication, the Cook County Forest Preserve Police Department promoted Mr. Burke to the position of Deputy Chief of Police on March 22, 2002; and

WHEREAS, Deputy Chief Burke provided an exceptional example for all of the Districts' officers through his diligence and commitment to protecting the missions of visitors to the District's vast holdings each year; and

WHEREAS, Deputy Chief Burke having worked with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, was widely recognized as an outstanding law enforcement official; and

WHEREAS, Deputy Chief Burke was the loving fiancé of Kathleen Marie Chlebek, devoted son of the Honorable Anne M. and the Honorable Edward M. Burke, and dear brother to Jennifer, Edward, Sarah and Travis, and a cherished coworker and friend to many.

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 Deputy Chief Emmett J. Burke; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be tendered to the family of Deputy Chief Emmett J. Burke so that his legacy of commitment to the Forest Preserve District of Cook County may ever be remembered.

Approved and adopted this 3rd day of February 2004.