RESOLUTION
Sponsored
by
HONORABLE
PETER N. SILVESTRI, COUNTY COMMISSIONER
Co-Sponsored
by
THE
HONORABLE JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER,
ALLAN C.
CARR, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, GREGG GOSLIN,
CARL R. HANSEN,
TED LECHOWICZ, ROBERTO MALDONADO, WILLIAM R. MORAN,
JOSEPH
MARIO MORENO, MIKE QUIGLEY, HERBERT T. SCHUMANN, JR.,
DEBORAH
SIMS, BOBBIE L. STEELE AND CALVIN R. SUTKER
COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
Recognizing John Curran on his
achievement of earning the title of Eagle Scout
WHEREAS,
John Curran has been actively involved in scouting since he was in the first
grade as a member of Cub Scout Pack 66; and
WHEREAS,
he continued his involvement as a member of Boy Scout Troop 66; and
WHEREAS,
John continues to participate in Troop 66 as a freshman at Oak Park and River
Forest High School; and
WHEREAS,
John developed work crews to assist elderly members of the Cook County
community with tasks around their homes; and
WHEREAS,
his dedication to scouting and devotion to his community have earned him the
prestigious title of Eagle Scout; and
WHEREAS,
this Body takes great pride in recognizing those citizens of this County whom
are noted for their achievements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners does
hereby congratulate John Curran for his achievement as Eagle Scout and wish him
continued success in his future endeavors; 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 John Curran in recognition of his achievements.
Approved and adopted this
21st day of February 2002.
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President
Cook County Board of Commissioners
(S E A L)
Attest: DAVID ORR, County Clerk
_________________________
RESOLUTION
Sponsored
by
THE
HONORABLE JOHN P. DALEY, PRESIDENT JOHN H. STROGER, JR.
AND TED
LECHOWICZ, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Co-Sponsored
by
THE
HONORABLE JERRY BUTLER, ALLAN C. CARR, EARLEAN COLLINS,
GREGG
GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, ROBERTO MALDONADO, WILLIAM R. MORAN,
JOSEPH
MARIO MORENO, MIKE QUIGLEY, HERBERT T. SCHUMANN, JR.,
PETER N.
SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS, BOBBIE L. STEELE
AND CALVIN
R. SUTKER, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WHEREAS
Almighty God, eternal Spirit of the universe, has called to His sheltering
presence,
Max G. Bronner
born into time March 20, 1915
passed into eternity January 31, 2002, and
WHEREAS
Max G. Bronner was the beloved husband of Frances (nee Walfish), and
WHEREAS
Max G. Bronner was the loving father of David (Gila) and Abraham J. (Anne)
Bronner, and
WHEREAS
Max G. Bronner was the cherished grandfather of Scott, Emily, Benjamin and
Samantha, and
WHEREAS Max
G. Bronner was the dear twin brother of the late Howard Bronner, and
WHEREAS
Max G. Bronner was a successful businessman, having served for many years as
president and chief executive officer of Evy Footwear Company in New York, one
of the largest privately owned shoe manufacturers in the country, and
WHEREAS
Max G. Bronner was born in Czechoslovakia and raised in Vienna, where he
attended the University of Vienna Medical School, and
WHEREAS
Max G. Bronner came to the United States seeking freedom from tyranny, and an
opportunity to pursue the America dream, and
WHEREAS
Max G. Bronner attended business school and law school at Ohio State
University, graduating in 1944, and
WHEREAS
after retirement from his remarkable career in the footwear industry, Max G.
Bronner moved to the Chicago area, where he soon established himself as a civic
leader and outstanding philanthropist, and
WHEREAS
all who knew him will attest that Max G. Bronner was a kind and compassionate
man, virtuous of character and gentle in spirit, admired and respected by his
many friends and neighbors, and dearly loved by his family, 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 Max G. Bronner, 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 Max G. Bronner, that his memory may be so honored and ever
cherished.
Approved and adopted this
21st day of February 2002.
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President
Cook County Board of Commissioners
(S E A L)
Attest: DAVID ORR, County Clerk
_________________________
RESOLUTION
Sponsored
by
THE
HONORABLE WILLIAM R. MORAN, COUNTY COMMISSIONER
Co-Sponsored
by
THE
HONORABLE JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER,
ALLAN C.
CARR, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, GREGG GOSLIN,
CARL R.
HANSEN, TED LECHOWICZ, ROBERTO MALDONADO,
JOSEPH
MARIO MORENO, MIKE QUIGLEY, HERBERT T. SCHUMANN, JR.,
PETER N.
SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS, BOBBIE L. STEELE
AND CALVIN
R. SUTKER, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WHEREAS,
Almighty God in His infinite wisdom, has called from our midst;
James J. Gannon
WHEREAS,
James J. Gannon was the beloved husband of the late Eileen Gannon (McCarthy);
and
WHEREAS,
James J. Gannon was the cherished father of Terrence M., Timothy J., Kathleen (Scott)
Williams, Mary E. Heytink, Patrick J., Brian G. (Paula) Gannon, John Mark
(Debbie), Kevin F. (Debbie), Margaret (Tom) Cawein, Jennifer Ellen and the late
James “Tom” Gannon; and
WHEREAS,
James J. Gannon was the proud grandfather of Erika, Dustin, Amy Jo, Melissa,
Brendan, Jamie, Katie, Margaret, Brianna, Michael, Mark, Kelly, Timothy, Corey
and Claire; and
WHEREAS,
James J. Gannon was the cherished brother of Francis Xavier and the late Walter
P. Gannon; and
WHEREAS,
James J. Gannon was the dear uncle of many nieces and nephews; and
WHEREAS,
James J. Gannon retired after forty years of service with Conrail Railroad; and
WHEREAS,
James J. Gannon was a member of the Genoa Council Knights of Columbus, and a
World War II Naval Aviator during the “Battle of Leyte Gulf”; and
WHEREAS,
James J. Gannon was the former President of both the Brotherhood of Locomotive
Engineers Division 545 and of the Colonial Heights Condominium Association.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President of the Cook County Board and
the Board of Commissioners offers its deepest condolences to the family of
James J. Gannon; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be presented to the family of James
J. Gannon that his memory be so honored and ever cherished.
Approved and adopted this
21st day of February 2002.
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President
Cook County Board of Commissioners
(S E A L)
Attest: DAVID ORR, County Clerk
_________________________
RESOLUTION
Sponsored
by
THE HONORABLE
WILLIAM R. MORAN, COUNTY COMMISSIONER
Co-Sponsored
by
THE
HONORABLE JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER,
ALLAN C.
CARR, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, GREGG GOSLIN,
CARL R.
HANSEN, TED LECHOWICZ, ROBERTO MALDONADO,
JOSEPH
MARIO MORENO, MIKE QUIGLEY, HERBERT T. SCHUMANN, JR.,
PETER N.
SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS, BOBBIE L. STEELE
AND CALVIN
R. SUTKER, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WHEREAS,
the Chicago Heights Free Public Library opened on February 20, 1902, ten years
after Chicago Heights was incorporated as a village; and
WHEREAS,
the library was established after a year of preparation, including a petition
by citizens, editorials and articles by The Star Newspaper; and
WHEREAS,
the Chicago Heights Library Board was appointed on June 24, 1901; and
WHEREAS,
the newly appointed Chicago Heights Library Board asked the public to donate
books, periodicals and money; and
WHEREAS,
by February 20, 1902, the Chicago Heights Free Public Library opened in City
Hall with twelve hundred fifty nine volumes; and
WHEREAS,
even before the opening, the Chicago Heights Library Board was aware that more
space was needed for the library; and
WHEREAS,
with funds provided by the City Council and Andrew Carnegie, the Library moved into
a new building on September 10, 1903, with over sixteen hundred volumes; and
WHEREAS,
the library continued at this location with renovations and repairs until
October 29, 1972, when the library was moved to its current location at 15th
Street and Aberdeen Street, housing fifty-seven thousand volumes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners honors
the Chicago Heights Free Public Library on the occasion of the 100th
Anniversary of library service to the people of Chicago Heights and the
surrounding area; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be
presented to the Chicago Heights Free Public Library Board.
Approved and adopted this
21st day of February 2002.
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President
Cook County Board of Commissioners
(S E A L)
Attest: DAVID ORR, County Clerk
_________________________
RESOLUTION
Sponsored
by
THE
HONORABLE ROBERTO MALDONADO, COUNTY COMMISSIONER
Co-Sponsored
by
THE HONORABLE
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER,
ALLAN C.
CARR, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, GREGG GOSLIN,
CARL R.
HANSEN, TED LECHOWICZ, WILLIAM R. MORAN,
JOSEPH
MARIO MORENO, MIKE QUIGLEY, HERBERT T. SCHUMANN, JR.,
PETER N.
SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS, BOBBIE L. STEELE
AND CALVIN
R. SUTKER, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WHEREAS,
the Members of the Cook County Board were deeply saddened to learn of the death
of Joseph J. Ramski, Sr., one of Chicago’s most influential community activists
and senior advocates; and
WHEREAS,
Joseph Ramski was a devoted husband to Josephine, a loving and supportive
father to his eight children, Angie Kutz, Rita Zalas, Mitchell Ramski, Joseph
Ramski, Julie Tynski, Gloria Morrissey, William Ramski and Kenneth Ramski, a
grandfather of 18, a great-grandfather of eight and a loyal brother of Frank,
Mary, Verniere and Josephine; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Ramski imparted his love of
life to his family and friends and encouraged them to live life to its fullest
as he had always done; and
WHEREAS,
respected and admired for his leadership, perseverance and hard work, Joseph
Ramski proudly served as President of the Chicago and Suburban Senior Senate,
Representative for the Chicago Department on Aging Advisory Council,
Corresponding Secretary of the Illinois State Council of Senior Citizens,
Chairman of the Polish National Alliance Senior Club, President of St. Bruno
Seniors, and President of Southwest Senior Center; and
WHEREAS,
Joseph Ramski was a courageous advocate for the senior community, tirelessly
fighting for important issues such as prescription drug coverage and actively
voicing his concerns to elected officials and all those who would listen; and
WHEREAS,
the recipient of numerous honors and awards, Joe Ramski was named 1992 Ford City
Senior of the Year, Senior Citizen Hall of Fame “Man of the Year”, and 1994
Department of Aging Outstanding Senior; and
WHEREAS,
a man with an irrepressible spirit, compassionate heart, and sharp wit, Joseph
Ramski will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by his family members,
friends and by all who benefited from his extraordinary life.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County that
the Board does hereby honor the life and memory of Joseph J. Ramski, Sr. and
extend our heartfelt condolences to his family; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be
presented to the family of Joseph Ramski as a sign of our deep sympathy.
Approved and adopted this
21st day of February 2002.
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President
Cook County Board of Commissioners
(S E A L)
Attest: DAVID ORR, County Clerk
_________________________
RESOLUTION
Sponsored
by
THE
HONORABLE PETER N. SILVESTRI, COUNTY COMMISSIONER
Co-Sponsored
by
THE
HONORABLE JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER,
ALLAN C.
CARR, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, GREGG GOSLIN,
CARL R.
HANSEN, TED LECHOWICZ, ROBERTO MALDONADO, WILLIAM R. MORAN,
JOSEPH
MARIO MORENO, MIKE QUIGLEY, HERBERT T. SCHUMANN, JR.,
DEBORAH
SIMS, BOBBIE L. STEELE AND CALVIN R. SUTKER
COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
WHEREAS,
Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called from our midst;
Raymond E. Roehri
on February 2, 2002, at the
age of 71; and
WHEREAS,
Raymond E. Roehri was a forty-two year resident of the Village of Elmwood Park
and served his community as a Village Trustee for twenty-four years; and
WHEREAS,
Raymond E. Roehri was born in Strasbourg, France on June 16, 1931 and emigrated
to the United States shortly after the end of World War II; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Roehri earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from
the Illinois Institute of Technology and served in the United States Army; and
WHEREAS,
his belief in the importance of quality education started when he taught German
and Science at St. Rita High School and continued throughout his life. He was the Village Board liaison to the
Elmwood Park Unit School District 401 Board of Education and was an active
member of the District’s Learning Leadership Team; and
WHEREAS,
Raymond E. Roehri exhibited an enduring commitment to community involvement
and, in his four decades as a resident of Elmwood Park, actively participated
in the Boy Scouts, Little League Baseball, the Elmwood Park Planning Commission
and the Cable Television Commission, and he was a member of the West Central
Municipal Conference and the O’Hare Noise Commission; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Roehri was a member of the Elmwood Park Presbyterian Church for over forty
years and served as a deacon and church elder; and
WHEREAS,
Raymond E. Roehri was a loving husband to Donna Geneva Roehri, a devoted father
to sons Steven and Paul and stepdaughter Nancy, and a proud grandfather to
Claire and Olivia; and
WHEREAS,
Raymond E. Roehri’s legacy is one of unyielding dedication to family, community
and public service.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and Board of Commissioners of
Cook County extend heartfelt condolences to the family of Raymond E. Roehri and
express gratitude for the positive impact he made during his life; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be tendered
for presentation to the family of Raymond E. Roehri that his memory be so
honored.
Approved and adopted this
21st day of February 2002.
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President
Cook County Board of Commissioners
(S E A L)
Attest: DAVID ORR, County Clerk
_________________________
RESOLUTION
Sponsored
by
THE
HONORABLE CALVIN R. SUTKER, COUNTY COMMISSIONER
Co-Sponsored
by
THE
HONORABLE JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER,
ALLAN C.
CARR, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, GREGG GOSLIN,
CARL R.
HANSEN, TED LECHOWICZ, ROBERTO MALDONADO, WILLIAM R. MORAN,
JOSEPH MARIO
MORENO, MIKE QUIGLEY, HERBERT T. SCHUMANN, JR.,
PETER N.
SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS AND BOBBIE L. STEELE
COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
WHEREAS, Nancy Gabriela Carroll is being honored as the Unsung Heroine by the Cook
County Commission on Women’s Issues for a lifetime of volunteerism, and
WHEREAS, Nancy Gabriela Carroll was born in Chicago and grew up in Beverly Hills,
in the Southwest corner of the City.
She attended the University of Chicago Lab Schools. Ms. Carroll was the first third-generation
graduate of the University of Chicago where she received a Bachelor of Arts
degree in 1948. She attended the school
of the Art Institute of Chicago from 1948 to 1950, became a professional
artist, graduated from the Cleveland Institute of Art in 1968 with a diploma in
painting and served as an officer of the North Shore Art League and as editor
of the North Shore Art League News from 1970 to 1973, and
WHEREAS, Nancy Gabriela Carroll raised four children, Laura, Lisa, Daniel and Grant
and has six grandchildren. She has
lived in Arlington, Virginia, Gates Mills, Ohio, Clarendon Hills and Hinsdale
and has resided in Winnetka since 1968, and
WHEREAS, Nancy Gabriela Carroll is an accomplished specialist and consultant in
group, Christian and interfaith travel to Israel, Europe and Britain. She has been the Director of Group Travel
for House Travel International since 1995.
Ms. Carroll received a State of Israel 50th Anniversary Travel and Tourism
Award in 1998. She has visited Israel
fifty-nine times from 1973 to 2000 primarily as a tour coordinator. Since 1979 she has presented slide lectures
for the Wilmette Library Travel Series, Oakton Community College and many
Jewish and community organizations, and
WHEREAS, Nancy Gabriela Carroll lives her faith as a member of the Winnetka
Covenant Church of Wilmette where she has served a six year term on the
deaconate, and assists as a lay reader and with Wednesday morning worship
service. For over twenty years she has
been a Winnetka Interfaith Council Representative and served as secretary and
also served a three year term as president.
Ms. Carroll is also a member of the Church of the Holy Comforter in
Kenilworth where she acts as a lay reader, on the Altar Guild and on the
Centennial Committee, and
WHEREAS, Nancy Gabriela Carroll has devoted her time and boundless energy to
Pioneer Women/NA’AMAT USA and Hadassah, North Shore Business and Professional
Group, for over twenty years. She has
served as secretary, vice-president for American Jewish Affairs, and as
co-editor of the monthly bulletin for Hadassah. These charitable organizations are dedicated to enhancing the
quality of American and Jewish life through education and Zionist youth
programs, promotion of health awareness, advocacy for the social welfare of
women and children, and humanitarian relief.
Ms. Carroll is also a life member of Eliat Club, North Suburban Council,
where she has served on the board and for a two-year term as president, and
WHEREAS, Nancy Gabriela Carroll was honored by the Women’s American ORT, Chicago
Region, with the Community Service Award in 1986 for outstanding work in the
field of Jewish-Christian relations.
She has been a member of the National Christian Leadership Conference
for Israel since 1979 where she has served as secretary, vice-president of the
executive committee and editor of Honor the Promise newsletter. Ms. Carroll currently serves as
vice-president of the Board of Directors, and
WHEREAS, Nancy Gabriela Carroll continues to aid children and families as an assistant
for inter-country adoptions from China and Ukraine for the Family Resource
Center of Chicago. She is forming a new
support group, Grandparents for FRC, and
WHEREAS, Nancy Gabriela Carroll’s deep commitment to service and her community, her
continual fostering of interfaith relations, and her zealous commitment to
volunteerism makes her an Unsung Heroine.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County
does hereby congratulate and honor Nancy Gabriela Carroll as the Unsung Heroine of the Cook County Commission
on Women’s Issues, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be
tendered to Nancy Gabriela Carroll and her family in recognition of her outstanding
contributions and good works, and spread upon the official proceedings of this
Honorable Body.
Approved and adopted this
21st day of February 2002.
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President
Cook County Board of Commissioners
(S E A L)
Attest: DAVID ORR, County Clerk
_________________________
RESOLUTION
Sponsored
by
THE
HONORABLE CALVIN R. SUTKER, COUNTY COMMISSIONER
Co-Sponsored
by
THE
HONORABLE JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER,
ALLAN C.
CARR, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, GREGG GOSLIN,
CARL R.
HANSEN, TED LECHOWICZ, ROBERTO MALDONADO, WILLIAM R. MORAN,
JOSEPH
MARIO MORENO, MIKE QUIGLEY, HERBERT T. SCHUMANN, JR.,
PETER N.
SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS AND BOBBIE L. STEELE
COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
WHEREAS,
the Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Hadassah, launches its 90th Anniversary celebratory
activities on March 3, 2002, and
WHEREAS,
Hadassah honors its volunteers and commemorates the
distinguished history and significant achievements of the organization which
claims over 300,000 members worldwide.
Today, Hadassah
is the largest women’s and largest Jewish membership organization in the United
States with chapters in every U.S. Congressional District as well as the
District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, and
WHEREAS,
Hadassah was founded in 1912 by Henrietta Szold, a Jewish
scholar and activist, who along with a small group of American Jewish women
raised money to send two nurses to disease ridden Palestine. Those primitive health care stations have developed
into Israel’s most sophisticated medical institutions, with top level
scientific research and treatment facilities that serve all the citizens
throughout the Middle East regardless of race, creed or nationality. This network of world-renowned medical and
educational institutions is a resource for training health care professionals
around the world, and
WHEREAS,
Hadassah is dedicated to advancing Jewish education, health
awareness, teaching and advocacy of women’s rights and children’s welfare, and
humanitarian relief with a mission to enhance the status of women, children and
families in Israel and the United States, and
WHEREAS,
in 1994, the Hadassah Foundation was created to improve the status, health and well
being of women and girls; bring their contributions, issues and needs to the
center of Jewish concern; and encourage and facilitate their active
participation in decision-making and in leadership in all spheres of life, and
WHEREAS,
Hadassah
International is an international
medical relief organization established in 1983 and created on the principle
that advancement and cooperation in medicine transcend political, religious,
and national boundaries. Hadassah
International reaches out to
communities all over the world to promote the Hadassah Medical Organization as Israel’s medical pace-setter in healing,
teaching, and research, and as an agent of peace improving the welfare of all
people. The medical discoveries made by
the Hadassah Medical Organization
benefit the entire world, and
WHEREAS,
Hadassah enhances the quality of American and Jewish life
through its education and Zionist youth programs, its promotion of health
awareness, and by providing personal enrichment and growth for its members, and
WHEREAS,
Hadassah volunteers undertake programs and activities that
improve people’s lives, strengthening the United States partnership with
Israel, ensuring Jewish continuity, and realizing Hadassah’s potential as a
dynamic force in American society.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County
does hereby congratulate and honor Hadassah
upon its 90th Anniversary and wish this organization continued success this
year and in the years to come, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be
tendered to Hadassah
in recognition of its immeasurable contributions to humanity and also spread
upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body.
Approved and adopted this
21st day of February 2002.
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President
Cook County Board of Commissioners
(S E A L)
Attest: DAVID ORR, County Clerk
_________________________
RESOLUTION
Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE ALLAN C. CARR, COUNTY COMMISSIONER
Co-Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY
BUTLER,
EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R.
HANSEN,
TED LECHOWICZ, ROBERTO MALDONADO, WILLIAM R. MORAN,
JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, MIKE QUIGLEY, HERBERT T. SCHUMANN,
JR.,
PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS, BOBBIE L. STEELE
AND CALVIN R. SUTKER, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WHEREAS, Sunday, January 20,
2002, the Eagle Court of Honor, Boy Scouts of America - Troop 24 sponsored by
the Riverside Presbyterian Church met to honor Adam M. Dremak for his
achievements in scouting; and
WHEREAS, Adam graduated from
Riverside/Brookfield High School where he was a four year member of the
football team, and as a senior team captain he received the Gold Helmet
Award. Adam was also team captain on
the Riverside/Brookfield track team and a state qualifier in the long jump
where he won medals for relay and long jump competition; and
WHEREAS, Adam currently attends
Triton Junior College where he plans to major in business and
communication. Throughout his high school
years Adam remained active in scouting while maintaining honor role status and
competing in sporting activities; and
WHEREAS, Adam was a member of
scouting for twelve years, advancing through the ranks, each said rank
requiring the fulfillment of certain standards. He advanced to Eagle Scout Rank by conscientiously completing a
service project and earning the required twenty-one merit badges, a combination
of twelve, set by scouting and nine that the scout has chosen; and
WHEREAS, to achieve the Eagle
Scout Rank, Adam was to prepare and serve a breakfast to the homeless through
the B.E.D.S. Organization. He collected
money and food donations, and organized member scouts to purchase ingredients,
set up, cook, clean up and deliver the meals to the First Methodist Church in
LaGrange that served breakfast to more than 50 homeless people from the western
suburbs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED,
that the President and the Members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners take
this opportunity to congratulate Eagle Scout Court of Honor recipient Adam M.
Dremak for his meritorious achievement; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this
Resolution be spread upon the official proceedings of the Board of
Commissioners of Cook County, and that a copy thereof be tendered to Adam M.
Dremak as a testimonial of the high esteem and appreciation in which he is
regarded by the Members of the Board of Commissioners of Cook County.
Approved and adopted this
21st day of February 2002.
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President
Cook County Board of Commissioners
(S E A L)
Attest: DAVID ORR, County Clerk
_________________________
RESOLUTION
Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE ALLAN C. CARR, COUNTY COMMISSIONER
Co-Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY
BUTLER,
EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R.
HANSEN,
TED LECHOWICZ, ROBERTO MALDONADO, WILLIAM R. MORAN,
JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, MIKE QUIGLEY, HERBERT T. SCHUMANN,
JR.,
PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS, BOBBIE L. STEELE
AND CALVIN R. SUTKER, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WHEREAS, Sunday, January 20,
2002, the Eagle Court of Honor, Boy Scouts of America - Troop 24 sponsored by
the Riverside Presbyterian Church met to honor Jeffrey T. Thomas for his
achievements in scouting; and
WHEREAS, Jeffrey T. Thomas is a
graduate of Hauser Junior High in Riverside and is currently a sophomore at The
Illinois Math and Science Academy in Aurora.
Jeffrey received the Academic Excellence Award from Northwestern
University, Evanston for his ACT test scores while a seventh grade student; and
WHEREAS, Jeffrey has been a
member of scouting for 10 years advancing through the ranks, each said rank
requiring the fulfillment of certain standards; Jeffrey achieved the rank of
Eagle Scout on September 6, 2001 when he conscientiously completed a service
project and earned the required twenty-one merit badges, a combination of
twelve set by scouting and nine that the scout had chosen; and
WHEREAS, to achieve the Eagle
Scout Rank, Jeffrey collected perennial plants and garden supplies donated from
local businesses and citizens of the community, the annual Riverside Garden
Club plant sale and through a private plant drive. Jeffrey with troop members and parents transported the greenery
and supplies to Shriners Children’s Hospital - Chicago where they designed,
weeded, mulched and planted a “Patient Perennial Garden,” 100' x 10' requiring
more than 150 combined working hours to complete.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED,
that the President and the Members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners
take this opportunity to congratulate Eagle Scout Court of Honor recipient
Jeffrey T. Thomas for his meritorious achievement; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this
Resolution be spread upon the official proceedings of the Board of
Commissioners of Cook County, and that a copy thereof be tendered to Jeffrey T.
Thomas as a testimonial of the high esteem and appreciation in which he is
regarded by the Members of the Board of Commissioners of Cook County.
Approved and adopted this
21st day of February 2002.
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President
Cook County Board of Commissioners
(S E A L)
Attest: DAVID ORR, County Clerk
_________________________
RESOLUTION
Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE ALLAN C. CARR, COUNTY COMMISSIONER
Co-Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY
BUTLER,
EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R.
HANSEN,
TED LECHOWICZ, ROBERTO MALDONADO, WILLIAM R. MORAN,
JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, MIKE QUIGLEY, HERBERT T. SCHUMANN,
JR.,
PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS, BOBBIE L. STEELE
AND CALVIN R. SUTKER, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WHEREAS, Sunday, January 20,
2002, the Eagle Court of Honor, Boy Scouts of America - Troop 24 sponsored by
the Riverside Presbyterian Church met to honor Braxton J. Nettles for his
achievements in scouting; and
WHEREAS, Braxton graduated from
Riverside/Brookfield High School and is currently attending Triton Community
College; and
WHEREAS, Braxton has been a
member of scouting for eleven years, advancing through the ranks, each said
rank requiring the fulfillment of certain standards. As a Cub Scout he received the Arrow of Light Award. As a Boy Scout he received the Order of the
Arrow Award, which merited him the honor of induction into the National
Brotherhood of Scout Campers, and Eagle Scout in June 2001 when he conscientiously
completed a service project and earned the required twenty-one merit badges, a
combination of twelve, set by scouting and nine that the scout had chosen; and
WHEREAS, to achieve the Eagle
Scout Rank, Braxton coordinated the collection and delivery of used books. Through fliers distributed by troop members,
more than 1,100 books were collected.
Braxton and 13 members of Troop 24 completed the project in 25
hours. They delivered 615 paperback
books to Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital in Maywood to be used by patients and
visitors, while delivering the remaining hardcover books to Fillmore Used Books
in Berwyn that benefits clients of the Fillmore Center for Human Services, a
community mental health agency.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED,
that the President and the Members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners
take this opportunity to congratulate Eagle Scout Court of Honor recipient
Braxton J. Nettles for his meritorious achievement; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this
Resolution be spread upon the official proceedings of the Board of
Commissioners of Cook County, and that a copy thereof be tendered to Braxton J.
Nettles as a testimonial of the high esteem and appreciation in which he is
regarded by the Members of the Board of Commissioners of Cook County.
Approved and adopted this
21st day of February 2002.
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President
Cook County Board of Commissioners
(S E A L)
Attest: DAVID ORR, County Clerk
_________________________
RESOLUTION
Sponsored
by
THE
HONORABLE JOHN H. STROGER, JR.
PRESIDENT
OF THE COOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Co-Sponsored
by
THE
HONORABLE JERRY BUTLER, ALLAN C. CARR, EARLEAN COLLINS,
JOHN P.
DALEY, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, TED LECHOWICZ,
ROBERTO MALDONADO,
WILLIAM R. MORAN, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO,
MIKE
QUIGLEY, HERBERT T. SCHUMANN, JR., PETER N. SILVESTRI,
DEBORAH
SIMS, BOBBIE L. STEELE AND CALVIN R. SUTKER
COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
WHEREAS, Almighty God in
His wisdom has taken from our midst;
Dr. Claudette McFarland-Winstead
longtime Chicago leader,
internationally known for her civic and humanitarian contributions; and
WHEREAS, Dr.
McFarland-Winstead earned a J.D. from the University of North Carolina College
of Law, completed Graduate Studies in Social Work, Economics and Business from
the University of Illinois, and received a Bachelor of Science from Roosevelt
University, Doctorate of Sociology from the University of Illinois and Honorary
Doctorate of Divinity from University Life Church Institute; and
WHEREAS, Dr.
McFarland-Winstead’s humanitarian efforts caused her to travel across several
continents where she helped feed the hungry and nurse those who were ill; and
WHEREAS, Dr.
McFarland-Winstead’s was honored by numerous organizations: as “Outstanding Business Woman and Civic
Volunteer and Leader” from the Chicago Daily Defender Newspaper, a life
membership citation for “Outstanding Community Service” from the National
Council of Jewish Women, and a special commendation from the Governor of Illinois
for her work on an Illinois Equal Rights Amendment conference; and
WHEREAS, Dr.
McFarland-Winstead will be forever remembered for her kind spirit as a loving
wife, mother and dear friend.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners expresses to the family
of Dr. Claudette McFarland-Winstead their sadness and offer their deepest
condolences to the loved ones and many friends she leaves behind; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,
that a suitable copy of this Resolution be prepared and presented to the family
of Dr. Claudette McFarland-Winstead as a memorial of her contribution to every
aspect of the community.
Approved and adopted this
21st day of February 2002.
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President
Cook County Board of Commissioners
(S E A L)
Attest: DAVID ORR, County Clerk
_________________________
RESOLUTION
Sponsored
by
THE
HONORABLE PETER N. SILVESTRI, COUNTY COMMISSIONER
Co-Sponsored
by
THE
HONORABLE JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER,
ALLAN C.
CARR, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, GREGG GOSLIN,
CARL R.
HANSEN, TED LECHOWICZ, ROBERTO MALDONADO, WILLIAM R. MORAN,
JOSEPH
MARIO MORENO, MIKE QUIGLEY, HERBERT T. SCHUMANN, JR.,
DEBORAH
SIMS, BOBBIE L. STEELE AND CALVIN R. SUTKER
COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
WHEREAS,
Alfred (Fred) and Angelina (Angie) Vercillo will celebrate their 50th Wedding
Anniversary on February 23, 2002; and
WHEREAS,
the ceremony binding Fred and Angie to each other took place on February 23, 1952,
at the Saint Calistus Catholic Church in Chicago; and
WHEREAS,
the Vercillos settled down to a full and rich life together in Harwood Heights
and produced a close and loving family consisting of their sons, Sam and Rick,
their daughter, Pat, their daughter-in-law, Janice, and their son-in-law, Ron,
as well as their five grandchildren, Amanda, Tommy, Amy, Jeffrey and
Christopher; and
WHEREAS,
Fred and Angie have spent five decades of marriage in loving and consistent
devotion to one another, truly exemplifying the spirit of matrimony and serving
as a model of inspiration to their children and to all who know them; and
WHEREAS,
Fred and Angie are richly deserving of the fond and warm wishes of their many
friends and family members as they mark this marital milestone.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners, does
hereby extend to Alfred and Angelina Vercillo our heartiest congratulations
upon the 50th Anniversary of their wedding, and wishes them many more years of
continued happiness; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be spread upon the
official proceedings of the Board of Commissioners of Cook County, and that a
copy thereof be transmitted to Alfred and Angelina Vercillo to honor this memorable
occasion.
Approved and adopted this
21st day of February 2002.
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President
Cook County Board of Commissioners
(S E A L)
Attest: DAVID ORR, County Clerk
_________________________
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