04-R-60
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.
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. John F. Chambers 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
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.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,
that any funds drawn on said checking or savings accounts for deposit with the
Approved and adopted
this 19th day of February 2004.
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04-R-64
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/Sheriff of Cook County (as joint employers) and the Metropolitan Alliance of Police Cook County Correctional Officers Chapter 222; and
WHEREAS, salaries and wages for this agreement has previously been
approved by the Board of Commissioners.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this union agreement be
approved by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County.
Approved and adopted
this 19th day of February 2004.
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04-R-65
RESOLUTION
Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE LARRY SUFFREDIN,
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
ANTHONY
J. PERAICA, MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS
AND
BOBBIE L. STEELE,
Congratulating the
on the Completion of the
WHEREAS, the
Howard Area Community Center has been an integral part of the Rogers Park
neighborhood since 1967 when it opened its doors to help meet the emergency and
language needs of the neighborhood’s primarily low-income immigrant population;
and
WHEREAS, today,
the
WHEREAS, the
Howard Area Community Center recognizes that the issues faced by many
individuals and families cannot be neatly categorized and resolved with
single-focused programs and so has remained dedicated to being a community
organization that functions as an integrated network providing for a variety of
service and social needs from one location; and
WHEREAS, in its
36 years of serving the community, the Howard Area Community Center has grown
in size and scope to serve more than 5,000 individuals each year through
programs that work with community residents of all ages from infants and
toddlers to the elderly; and
WHEREAS, the
Howard Area Community Center has prioritized early childhood programming as an
essential community service need and to expand their efforts in this area, have
opened a new state-of-the-art Family Center that will house all of its early
childhood programs including a new child care center; and
WHEREAS, the new
facility has been officially named the Sheila Reynolds Berner Family Center in
honor of Mrs. Reynolds Berner who has worked at Howard Area Community Center as
a volunteer for 17 years; and
WHEREAS, Mrs.
Reynolds Berner earned a Masters degree in Social Work from Loyola University
after raising her four children; and
WHEREAS, as a
trained social worker, Sheila Reynolds Berner recognized the importance of and
need for the community based work being undertaken by the Howard Area Community
Center; and
WHEREAS, Sheila Reynolds Berner stands out as one of the Howard Area Community Center’s most significant supporters who has contributed her time, professional skills, resources and financial support for the work of the Center; and
WHEREAS, Sheila
Reynolds Berner has been a tireless advocate for the neighborhood residents she
served and has never waived in her commitment to helping people improve their
lives; and
WHEREAS, the
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby warmly
congratulate the Howard Area Community Center and Sheila Reynolds Berner on the
completion and opening of the Sheila Reynolds Berner Family Center; and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the official proceeding of this
Honorable Body, and that a suitable copy of same be tendered to the
Approved and adopted
this 19th day of February 2004.
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04-R-66
RESOLUTION
Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE LARRY SUFFREDIN,
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
ANTHONY
J. PERAICA, MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS
AND
BOBBIE L. STEELE,
Congratulating the Winnetka Park District on its Centennial Anniversary
WHEREAS, the
Winnetka Park District was founded in 1904 by a group of residents who banded
together to purchase a small parcel of land, known as Station Park, at Elm
Street and Green Bay Road for roughly $8,500; and
WHEREAS, the
WHEREAS, the
Winnetka Park District is the fourth oldest park district in
WHEREAS, through
the hard work and commitment of countless numbers of residents who have served
on the Park District Board and volunteered for the District, and because of the
general support of the community, the Winnetka Park District has grown to
include 28 parks totaling 244 acres; and
WHEREAS, the
Winnetka Park District includes among its facilities three swimming beaches, a
boating beach, Winnetka Ice Arena, A.C. Nielsen Tennis Center, Winnetka Golf Club,
a skate park, and several platform tennis courts; and
WHEREAS, throughout
its 100 year history, the Winnetka Park District has worked to address the
recreational needs of all its residents by always looking toward the future
with an innovative eye; and
WHEREAS, the
Winnetka Park District was the first park district in the State of
WHEREAS, the
Winnetka Park District is recognized as an essential community agency that provides
invaluable services and countless recreational opportunities to the citizens of
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby
congratulate the Winnetka Park District on its 100th Anniversary and commends
the citizens of Winnetka for their ongoing support of the Park District; and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the official proceeding of this
Honorable Body, and that a suitable copy of same be tendered to the Winnetka
Park District as a symbol of this auspicious occasion.
Approved and adopted
this 19th day of February 2004.
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04-R-67
RESOLUTION
Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE LARRY SUFFREDIN,
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
ANTHONY
J. PERAICA, MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS
AND
BOBBIE L. STEELE,
Congratulating Jesse and
100th Birthdays and 79th Wedding Anniversary
WHEREAS, Jesse
White was born on January 3, 1904 in Chicago’s West Side Austin neighborhood
and upon finishing grade school, went to work at the Chicago Board of Trade;
and
WHEREAS, Selma
Groop, known as Sal to her family and friends, was born on October 6, 1903 in
Crystal Falls, Michigan and as an adventuress young woman, moved to Chicago at the
age of 17 to find work; and
WHEREAS, Jesse
and Sal met while working at Western Electric, had their first date in 1923 at
the Chicago Theater, and were married two years later; and
WHEREAS, as a
young married couple, Jesse and Sal worked together to overcome the many
challenges they faced as a result of the Great Depression including Jesse’s
three month absence traveling to the Alaskan gold fields for work; and
WHEREAS, Jesse
and Sal had their first child, Roger, in 1937 and later welcomed the arrival of
their daughter Pam in 1945; and
WHEREAS, after
living in
WHEREAS, while
both Jesse and Sal worked outside the home, he worked for thirty years at the
Bismarck Hotel in Chicago, and starting in 1953, she worked with the Quickset
Camera Company, they cherished their family life and always made time for each
other; and
WHEREAS, Jesse
and Sal are the proud grandparents of five grandchildren and five
great-grandchildren and they delight in spending time with their grandchildren
who bring them countless moments of joy and love; and
WHEREAS, for the
last eighty-one years, Jesse and Sal have remained true and steadfast in their
love for one another, have always taken time to talk out their problems, and
recognize the importance of compromise in their relationship; and
WHEREAS, Jesse
and Sal are a modern day example of living life to its fullest, both are still
active at age 100, and prove that love can carry you through life’s ups and
downs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby
congratulate Jesse and Selma White on their 100th Birthdays and their 79th Wedding
Anniversary; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the official proceeding of this Honorable Body, and that a suitable copy of same be tendered to Jesse and Sal as a symbol of this auspicious occasion.
Approved and adopted
this 19th day of February 2004.
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04-R-68
RESOLUTION
Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE JOHN P. DALEY AND PRESIDENT
JOHN H. STROGER, JR.
Co-Sponsored by
THE
HONORABLE JERRY BUTLER, FORREST CLAYPOOL, EARLEAN COLLINS,
ELIZABETH
ANN DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN,
ROBERTO
MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO
ANTHONY
J. PERAICA, MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS,
BOBBIE
L. STEELE AND LARRY SUFFREDIN,
WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called the Honorable Aldo A. DeAngelis from our midst; and
WHEREAS, Aldo A. DeAngelis was the loving husband of Meredith (nee Roberts), with whom he shared 41 years of marital bliss; and
WHEREAS, Aldo A. DeAngelis was the devoted father of Anthony (Tami), Chris (Lisa), Lisa (Aris) Halikias and Douglas (Siri) DeAngelis, and the fond brother of Lavinia Falcioni; and
WHEREAS, Aldo A. DeAngelis was the cherished grandfather of Kristen, Ryan, Kaitlin, Lauren, Andrew Aldo, Dominic and Will DeAngelis, Francesca, Magdalene, Michalea and Marelena Halikias and Olivia DeAngelis; and
WHEREAS, Aldo A. DeAngelis was a member of the Illinois General Assembly, where he compiled an 18 year legislative career of dedicated service to the people of the 40th District; and
WHEREAS, as a State Senator, Aldo A. DeAngelis was known as a tireless fighter for the business community, and was often consulted for his expertise developed during his career as President of Vulcan Tube and Metals Corporation; and
WHEREAS, Aldo A. DeAngelis was active in the Italian-American community in Chicago Heights, and was widely known for his passionate approach to fine Italian cooking; and
WHEREAS, Aldo A.
DeAngelis has left behind a legacy of accomplishment for his beloved
WHEREAS, all who knew him will attest that Senator Aldo A. DeAngelis was a kind and compassionate leader, virtuous of character and gentle in spirit, possessive of the most delightful sense of humor, admired and respected by his many friends and neighbors, and dearly loved by his relatives; now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County that the Board does hereby offer its deepest condolences and most heartfelt sympathy to the family and many friends of Aldo A. DeAngelis, and joins them in 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 Aldo A. DeAngelis, that his memory may be so honored and ever cherished.
Approved and adopted
this 19th day of February 2004.
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04-R-69
RESOLUTION
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
ANTHONY
J. PERAICA, MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS,
BOBBIE
L. STEELE AND LARRY SUFFREDIN,
CONGRATULATIONS EXTENDED TO THE
WOMEN’S BAR ASSOCIATION OF
WHEREAS, the
Women’s Bar Association of Illinois (WBAI) is celebrating its 90th Anniversary
on
WHEREAS, since
1914, the WBAI has promoted the involvement of women attorneys through business
and professional development and advocacy of women’s interests; and
WHEREAS, the WBAI
was the first professional organization in
WHEREAS, the
WBAI’s earliest efforts to promote the interests and welfare of women revolved
around passage of a constitutional amendment to permit women to vote and
legislation allowing women to serve on juries; and
WHEREAS, the WBAI
serves Cook County voters by evaluating and recommending judicial candidates in
order to promote a court system that is reflective of the diversity of the
legal community; and
WHEREAS, for more
than fifty years, the WBAI newsletter has provided commentary on legal and
legislative developments of particular interest to women attorneys and
publicizing the accomplishments of its members; and
WHEREAS, the
celebration of this milestone raises awareness of the historical significance
that the WBAI organization and individual members have had within both the
legal community and the state at-large.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that we, the Cook County Board of Commissioners, gathered here
this 19th day of February 2004, do hereby express our congratulations to the
WBAI on their ninety years of success and service to Cook County and Illinois;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable
copy of this Resolution be prepared and presented to the WBAI.
Approved and adopted
this 19th day of February 2004.
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04-R-70
RESOLUTION
Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE ANTHONY J. PERAICA,
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
MIKE
QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS, BOBBIE L. STEELE
AND
LARRY SUFFREDIN,
WHEREAS, GARY WILT passed from this life after living
fifty-nine years, on Friday, February 13, 2004, and was waked at Riverside Town
Hall; and
WHEREAS, GARY WILT was a resident of many years in
WHEREAS, GARY WILT was the beloved husband of Vera;
and
WHEREAS, GARY WILT was the devoted father of Adam and
Alix; and
WHEREAS, GARY WILT was a Supervisor for the Township
of Riverside, Illinois, from 1997 to 2004; and
WHEREAS, GARY WILT was a veteran of the United States
Air Force and served our country faithfully from 1964 to 1968; and
WHEREAS, GARY WILT
was active with the Township Officials of Cook County Supervisor’s Division,
Sokol Berwyn, Slavsky Organization, American Legion Post 422, North Riverside
political party, North Riverside VIP Party, Riverside GOP, Riverside Township
of Lyons Club, CSA Fraternal Club, North Riverside Board of Zoning Appeals,
Former Director of the Bohemian Home for the Aged, past president of
Ceskabeseda organization, and affiliations with other organizations; and
WHEREAS, GARY WILT was highly respected by his
family, friends, co-workers, business associates and all who knew him.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of
Commissioners of Cook County that the Board does hereby offer its deepest
condolences and heartfelt sympathy to the family and many friends of GARY WILT, and joins them in 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 GARY WILT,
that his memory may be honored and ever cherished.
Approved and adopted
this 19th day of February 2004.
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04-R-71
RESOLUTION
Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE ANTHONY J. PERAICA,
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
MIKE
QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS, BOBBIE L. STEELE
AND
LARRY SUFFREDIN,
MARIA
TERESA ALVARADO
WHEREAS, MARIA TERESA ALVARADO AVILA passed
from this life on Sunday, February 1, 2004 at the Bayfront Medical Center in
St. Petersburg Beach, Florida; and was waked at Beach Memorial Chapel and
further mourned at her funeral at St. John's Catholic Church, St. Petersburg
Beach, Florida, and was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Petersburg,
Florida; and
WHEREAS, MARIA TERESA ALVARADO AVILA was born
January 7, 1914, in El Paso, Texas to Marie Prieto and Jose Merced Alvarado
Bernal; and
WHEREAS, MARIA TERESA ALVARADO AVILA's mother,
Marie Prieto, died when she was four years old, and she and her sister, Lala
Alvarado, lived with her paternal Aunts "Panchita" Frances Alvarado
Fernandez, Jovita Alvarado Fernandez, and Ciria Alvarado Sorini; and
WHEREAS, MARIA TERESA ALVARADO AVILA's father,
Jose Merced Alvarado Bernal, with her and her sister, Lala Alvarado, migrated
to Chicago, Illinois when he worked for the New York Central Railroad about
1925-30; and
WHEREAS, MARIA TERESA ALVARADO AVILA stood
only about 4 feet 10 inches tall, she stood at least 10 feet tall or more with
her indomitable spirit in overcoming obstacles; and
WHEREAS, MARIA TERESA ALVARADO AVILA sold
homemade ice cream, sweet potatoes, and paper shopping bags with handles on
Maxwell Street in Chicago during the Depression; worked at the old Nabisco
Cookie Factory formerly located on Polk Street; and helped run Bob's Grocery
Store located near Taylor Street in the Old Italian neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, MARIA TERESA ALVARADO AVILA lived at
1142 South Ashland, Chicago, Illinois among many Chicago addresses the many
years that she resided in Chicago; and
WHEREAS, MARIA TERESA ALVARADO AVILA worked
for the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, retired about
1975, and moved to St. Petersburg Beach, Florida; and
WHEREAS, MARIA TERESA ALVARADO AVILA spoke
both English and Spanish and translated for the judges, lawyers, law
enforcement officers, and others in the offices and the Courts of the Circuit
Court of Cook County; therefore, helping many Hispanic immigrants; and
WHEREAS, MARIA TERESA ALVARADO AVILA served as
a Precinct Captain for the 5th Precinct of the 46th Ward when she and her
family lived in the Wrigley section of Lakeview in Chicago; and also worked as
a Precinct Worker in the "Old" (before redistricting) 1st Ward for
about ten years and also worked in the 22nd Ward in Chicago; and
WHEREAS, MARIA TERESA ALVARADO AVILA lived to
see her son, Manuel Frank Avila, who walked the precincts with her to get out
the votes, when he was elected and installed as Commissioner of the Water
Reclamation District of Great Chicago; and
WHEREAS,
MARIA TERESA ALVARADO AVILA enjoyed animals and particularly her dogs
including her boxer King whose ashes were buried with her and a smaller dog,
Chewie who lived with her to her death; and, her grandson Ricky’s dog, Bart,
who ended up with her when Ricky went to Afghanistan; and
WHEREAS,
MARIA TERESA ALVARADO AVILA enjoyed traveling, particularly on a trip to
Spain for her 80th Birthday; an Odyssey to El Paso, Texas to reunite with her
Alvarado cousins; trips to visit her various grandchildren scattered throughout
the USA and cruises to Costa Rica and Alaska; and
WHEREAS,
MARIA TERESA ALVARADO AVILA married Francisco M. Parocua Avila in 1936 in
WHEREAS,
MARIA TERESA ALVARADO AVILA was the loving and devoted matriarch of the
Alvarado-Avila family and a single parent to her loving children including
Manuel Frank Avila, Mary Theresa Avila Pabon, Richard Avila and Daniel
Avila. At one time Teresa helped raise
her three step sons, Russell Metzger Avila, Richard Frank Metzger Avila and
Robert Metzger Avila; and
WHEREAS,
MARIA TERESA ALVARADO AVILA valued education and strongly encouraged and
supported her children and grandchildren to attend college and continue to
further their education even though she only had an elementary education; and
WHEREAS,
MARIA TERESA ALVARADO AVILA took her family on numerous field trips to the
various museums, zoos and parks; and
WHEREAS,
MARIA TERESA ALVARADO AVILA leaves behind to mourn her eight precious and
loved grandchildren: Anthony Pabon, Rick Higgins Avila serving in the Marines
in
WHEREAS,
MARIA TERESA ALVARADO AVILA was blessed by the births of five great
grandchildren: Daniel Justin “DJ” Avila, (Step) Ashley Marie Faltrum, Alexandra
Pabon, Danielle Pabon, Alexandra “Alli” Valdez, and
three step-great grandchildren James Avila, Natalie Strom and Colby Avila; and
WHEREAS,
MARIA TERESA ALVARADO AVILA leaves behind her beloved sister, Lala Alvarado
Carvajal, to mourn her; and
WHEREAS, countless people mourn the passing of
this wonderful lady who lived a very full life sometimes working two or more
jobs at a time, giving freely of her time and energy to her family, friends,
and people in her precincts whom she knew by name and provided nurturing, food,
clothing, furniture, Christmas baskets and other needs for them.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Water Reclamation District of Great Chicago
staff, and all who knew her extend condolences to the family of MARIA TERESA ALVARADO AVILA; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body and a suitable copy of same be tendered to the family of MARIA TERESA ALVARADO AVILA.
Approved and adopted
this 19th day of February 2004.
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04-R-72
RESOLUTION
Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE ANTHONY J. PERAICA,
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
MIKE
QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS, BOBBIE L. STEELE
AND
LARRY SUFFREDIN,
HONORING PHILLIP
BIANCO, JR.
WHEREAS,
Phillip Bianco, Jr. celebrated a 65th birthday on
WHEREAS, Phillip
Bianco, Jr. has been married to his wife Patricia since 1959; and
WHEREAS,
Phillip Bianco, Jr. and his wife have a son Phillip Matthew, married to Judy who
have blessed the Bianco family with grandsons Phillip Anthony and Alex Jacob;
and
WHEREAS,
Phillip Bianco, Jr. and his wife have a daughter Pamela Lucille married to
Michael Frances Browne and they have blessed the Bianco family with grandsons
Michael Frances, Jr. and Zachary; and
WHEREAS,
Phillip Bianco, Jr. served 30 years at Amoco Corporation; and
WHEREAS,
Phillip Bianco, Jr. served in the Illinois Legislature as Illinois State
Central Committeeman; and
WHEREAS,
Phillip Bianco, Jr. served as a Chicago Ward Committeeman; and
WHEREAS,
Phillip Bianco, Jr. retired from service in the Cook County Assessor’s Office
in 2003; and
WHEREAS, Phillip
Bianco, Jr. is an honorable man who has served this society and the State of
Illinois to the fullest of honesty and respect; and
WHEREAS,
Phillip Bianco, Jr. is a man of high integrity, loving husband, father and
grandfather; and
WHEREAS,
Phillip Bianco, Jr. has multiple interests including gardening and a love of
cars; and
WHEREAS, this
Honorable Body takes great pride in recognizing those members of the community
who work to advance progress, now be it resolved that the President and Cook
County Board of Commissioners wish to extend their thanks to Phillip Bianco,
Jr. for his dedication and leadership amongst his peers and citizens striving
to be a continuous credit to his jobs, family, friends and community and
extending a happy 65th birthday wish along with congratulations on his retirement
from Cook County; 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 Phillip Bianco, Jr.
Approved and adopted
this 19th day of February 2004.
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04-R-73
RESOLUTION
Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE JOHN H. STROGER, JR.
PRESIDENT OF THE COOK
WHEREAS, Almighty
God, in His infinite wisdom, has called former Cook County Commissioner and
Cook County Sheriff, Joseph Ignatius Woods from our midst; and
WHEREAS, a deeply
religious and a very brave man, Mr. Woods attended seminary school; after the
seminary, Mr. Woods moved out to
WHEREAS, Joseph
Woods valiantly served his country in the Marine Corps during World War II; and
WHEREAS, Mr.
Woods also has the distinction of having worked for the Federal Bureau of
Investigation (FBI), serving under J. Edgar Hoover; he also was a member of the
Sheriff's Association and the FBI Agents Association; and
WHEREAS, when he
left the FBI, Mr. Woods went into business for himself as a polygraph operator;
and
WHEREAS, between
1966 and 1970, Mr. Woods served as Sheriff of Cook County; and
WHEREAS, in
December of 1970, Mr. Woods was elected to the Board of Commissioners of Cook
County where he served until 1988; and
WHEREAS, Mr.
Woods was living with family members in Acworth, Georgia when he passed away at
the age of 87; survivors include his wife, Lucille; six sons; four daughters;
three sisters; 29 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; in addition to
nieces and nephews; and
WHEREAS, with the
passing of Joseph Woods, we have lost a consummate family man, public servant
and a brave veteran who served his country with distinction and 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 many friends and loved
ones of former Cook County Commissioner and Cook County Sheriff, Joseph
Ignatius Woods; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be tendered to the family of Mr. Joseph Ignatius Woods, so that his memory may be so honored and ever cherished.
Approved and adopted
this 19th day of February 2004.
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04-R-74
RESOLUTION
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
MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS, BOBBIE
L. STEELE
AND LARRY SUFFREDIN,
WHEREAS,
Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom, has called Sun-Times political columnist Steve Neal from our midst; and
WHEREAS,
at a very young age, Mr. Neal was interested in government and politics while
growing up in
WHEREAS,
he began his journalism career covering sports and after earning a graduate
degree from New York's Columbia University, Mr. Neal worked for the Philadelphia Inquirer; and
WHEREAS,
he would eventually move to
WHEREAS,
Mr. Neal would go on to serve as the
WHEREAS,
he would return to Chicago to start a political column for the Tribune and then move to the Chicago Sun-Times in 1987 where he
gained the respect of fellow journalists and public officials throughout the
State of Illinois for his insight and candor; and
WHEREAS,
in the world of political junkies, his column was the first read each morning and
the talk of coffee shops throughout the City; and
WHEREAS,
his love for history and politics led to the writing of several books; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Neal's love for history was likely nurtured by his relationship with such
legends as Irv Kupcinet and Eli Schulman; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Neal's vast knowledge of government and politics gained him recognition
throughout the Country and was second only to his knowledge of sports; and
WHEREAS,
his journalistic talent will be sorely missed by all his followers but forever
remembered as a part of
WHEREAS,
Mr. Neal's love for journalism was second to his passion for his family; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Neal is survived by his wife Susan; two daughters Erin and Shannon; his
parents Ernest and Ellen Neal; two brothers Dan and Gary Neal; and his in-laws
Bland and Beverly Simmons.
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 many friends
and loved ones of Steve Neal; and
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be tendered to
the family of Steve Neal, so that his memory may be so honored and ever
cherished.
Approved and adopted
this 19th day of February 2004.