04-R-105
RESOLUTION
Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE LARRY SUFFREDIN,
Co-Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE ROBERTO MALDONADO,
WHEREAS,
Cook County is committed to respect the human rights of all people, including
the right to adequate housing for all; and
WHEREAS, an
affordable housing crisis exists in Cook County as evidenced by the fact that
there are 191,260 households in Cook County earning less than 30% of area
median ($22,500 for a family of four) who are rent burdened, meaning they pay
more than 35% of their income for rent; and
WHEREAS,
7,280 households are on Cook County Housing Authority waiting lists for public
housing and housing choice vouchers; and
WHEREAS,
HUD’s fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Cook County is $951.00; and
a household in Cook County earning 30% of area median income can only afford to
pay $515.00 a month for rent; and
WHEREAS,
House Bill 4100, the Rental Housing Support Program, which is currently pending
in the Illinois General Assembly, would alleviate the affordable housing crisis
in Cook County by creating a rental subsidy program for households earning less
than 30% of area median income funded by a new $10.00 state surcharge for the
recordation of any real estate related document and such surcharge would be
evidenced upon collection by a state seal from the Illinois Department of
Revenue; and
WHEREAS, the
program created by HB 4100 is modeled after a very
successful program in Chicago, the Chicago Low-Income Housing Trust Fund and
the Trust Fund has been in existence for over ten years and currently
subsidizes over 2,000 units of housing in Chicago; and
WHEREAS, the
passage of HB 4100 would result in an estimated $14
million to be allocated to Chicago and Cook County housing agencies to provide
rental subsidies; and
WHEREAS, the
passage of HB 4100 would result in at least 1,600 new
units of affordable housing in
WHEREAS, HB 4100, would create a new $10.00 state surcharge on real
estate recordings to fund the Rental Housing Support Program, with Cook County
to receive $1.00 for every affected filing generating an estimated $1.2 million
to go directly to the County's general revenue fund to cover the County's costs
for collecting the fee created by the bill; and
WHEREAS, all
of the funds generated in
WHEREAS,
Mayor Richard M. Daley and the City of
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners that the
Board does hereby declare its support for the concept of a Rental Housing
Support Program, and urges the members of the Illinois General Assembly to
pass House Bill 4100 after adoption of amendments as proposed by Cook
County, and in sequence, to urge the Governor to sign the measure into
law. Said amendments shall address
the dedication and administration of all funds to
Approved
and adopted this 23rd day of March 2004.
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04-R-106
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 the Metropolitan Alliance of Police, Oak Forest Police
Chapter #57; and
WHEREAS, salaries and wages for this agreement have 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 23rd day of March 2004.
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04-R-107
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 this checking and/or savings account.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the checking and/or savings account at TCF National Bank, for the following purposes, be
updated for the 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
1. Kelvin Magee
2. Scott Haupers
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following persons heretofore be
deleted as signatories:
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 23rd day of March 2004.
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04-R-108
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 this checking and/or savings account.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the checking and/or savings account at National
Republic Bank of
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
1. Kelvin Magee
2. Scott Haupers
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following persons heretofore be
deleted as signatories:
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 23rd day of March 2004.
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04-R-109
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it
is now necessary to update those persons who are authorized to be the signers
on the following accounts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the checking and/or savings accounts at
Amalgamated Trust and Savings, First National Bank, Interstate Bank of
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the
following name as signer of the aforesaid checking
and/or savings accounts be deleted:
1. Johnny Brown
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the
following persons are the names of those persons who are authorized to sign
checks on the aforementioned checking and/or savings accounts:
1. Daniel R. Martin, Acting Chief
Operating Officer
2. Sylvia Edwards, Deputy Chief Operating
Officer
3. Walena Valencia, Associate
Administrator, Finance
4. Karen Kreis, Business Manager, Finance,
Expenditure Control
Approved
and adopted this 23rd day of March 2004.
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04-R-110
RESOLUTION
Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE DEBORAH SIMS,
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,
BOBBIE L. STEELE AND LARRY SUFFREDIN,
WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom called from our
midst former Harvey Alderman Donald Whitted born into time July 29, 1949, born
into eternity March 2, 2004; and
WHEREAS, Donald was the second eldest son born to Horace and
Annie Whitted; and
WHEREAS, Donald attended
WHEREAS, Donald, a life long Harvey resident, served as the 4th
Ward Alderman from 1995 to 2003 and was a strong supporter of former Harvey Mayor
Nick Graves; and
WHEREAS, Donald was the manager of the
WHEREAS, Donald served as a two term Board Member of School
District 147; and
WHEREAS, Donald remained dedicated to the family business,
G&W Rib House located in
WHEREAS, he leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife
Dorothy; son Donovan (Teneal) and daughter Danielle Whitted; one grandson
Donovan Jr.; three brothers Michael (Ora) of Chicago, Illinois, Larry of
Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Dwain of Harvey, Illinois; one sister Michelle
Whitted of Harvey, Illinois; mother-in-law Riceal Dennis; four sisters-in-law;
four brothers-in-law; and a host of loving uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews,
cousins and friends.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board
of Commissioners of Cook County, that the Board hereby expresses its deepest
sorrow and extends its most heartfelt sympathy to the loved ones and many
friends of former Alderman Donald Whitted; and
BE IT
FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be
spread in everlasting thoughts upon the official proceedings of this Honorable
Body, and that a suitable copy of same be provided to the family of Donald
Whitted in honor of his memory.
Approved
and adopted this 23rd day of March 2004.
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04-R-111
RESOLUTION
Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE CARL R. HANSEN,
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
MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI,
DEBORAH SIMS, BOBBIE L. STEELE
AND LARRY SUFFREDIN,
WHEREAS, on
WHEREAS, Harold N. Solomon was born in Chicago Heights and
attended grammar school there and graduated from Senn High School on Chicago’s
north side; and
WHEREAS, Harold N. Solomon was awarded a bachelor of arts
degree from the University of Illinois in 1929 and a law degree from the
University of Chicago in 1931, and began practicing law in 1931; and
WHEREAS, he also taught partnership, personal property,
criminal and common law pleading at the University of Chicago from 1932 to 1937;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Solomon joined the United States Army as a
private in 1942; and
WHEREAS, he served in the 69th Infantry Division of General
George S. Patton’s Third Army and participated in three major campaigns
including the Battle of the Bulge and earned two bronze battle stars; and
WHEREAS, after the defeat of Germany in May of 1945, Mr.
Solomon was appointed a special United States prosecutor of war crimes in
Leipzig where he prosecuted over 200 perpetrators of war crimes before being
discharged in September of 1945, and he was commended for single-handedly
establishing a complete court system for the Leipzig area; and
WHEREAS, upon his return to Chicago, he practiced law and was
active in Veterans’ affairs and civic life and held a number of positions with
AMVETS, the Jewish War Veterans, and the American Legion; and
WHEREAS, he co-authored a city ordinance in 1950 that allowed
veterans’ groups to buy licenses for $100 to operate canteens in their local
posts, and then, successfully defended this ordinance when its
constitutionality was questioned; and
WHEREAS, Harold N. Solomon served as a special counsel to the
Illinois Agriculture Department during the Ogilvie administration, and was a
United States Appeals Agent for the draft board; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Solomon was a member of several bar associations,
the Adolph Kraus Lodge of B’nai B’rith, Temple Emanuel Congregation and the
City Club of Chicago; now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County does
hereby express its sorrow at the passing of Harold N. Solomon, and extends its
deepest sympathies to the family of this great man, a man who served his
country valiantly, and always lent a helping hand to veterans, and who played
an instrumental role in bringing the perpetrators of war crimes during World
War II to justice.
Approved
and adopted this 23rd day of March 2004.
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04-R-112
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 Tony “Ante” Balich from our midst; and
WHEREAS, Tony Balich was the beloved
husband of the late Eva (nee Peso) Balich; and
WHEREAS, Tony Balich was the loving
father of Joseph (Linda), Mary Vujic and Anne (
WHEREAS, Tony Balich was the
cherished grandfather of Tony and Carolyn Balich, Johnny Mate, Ante Vujic,
Janna, Sveta, Erik and Eleana Jones; and
WHEREAS, Tony Balich was the dear brother
of the late Anton Dodaja, the late Ann Perino, the late Christ, and the late
Jack Balich, Julie Paljetak, Justine Rothenberger and Mary Balich; and
WHEREAS, Tony Balich was the fond
uncle of many nieces and nephews; and
WHEREAS, all who knew him will
attest that Tony Balich 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 Tony Balich, 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 Tony Balich,
that his memory may be so honored and ever cherished.
Approved
and adopted this 23rd day of March 2004.
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04-R-113
RESOLUTION
Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE PETER N. SILVESTRI,
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, DEBORAH SIMS, BOBBIE L. STEELE
AND LARRY SUFFREDIN,
WHEREAS, John Mills Elementary School in Elmwood Park,
Illinois celebrates its 75th Anniversary this school year and will commemorate
this event on April 28, 2004; and
WHEREAS, John Mills School was built by, and eventually named
for, developer John Mills to accommodate the many families moving into the
newly developed area; and
WHEREAS, in 1948 a much needed addition was added and when
Elmwood Park opened its Middle School in 1990, John Mills Elementary School became
a kindergarten through sixth grade facility; and
WHEREAS, in addition to its distinctive architecture,
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS, the mission of the
WHEREAS, John Mills Elementary School has been the recipient
of numerous awards throughout the years and is a source of great pride to the
community of
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and Board of Commissioners of the
County of Cook do hereby congratulate John Mills Elementary School for its 75
years of commitment to providing an exceptional educational environment to the
children of Elmwood Park; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be prepared
for presentation to
Approved
and adopted this 23rd day of March 2004.
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04-R-114
RESOLUTION
Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE PETER N. SILVESTRI,
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, DEBORAH SIMS, BOBBIE L. STEELE
AND LARRY SUFFREDIN,
WHEREAS, the Chicagoland Italian American Charitable
Organization (CIACO) is a not-for-profit group that dedicates its time, efforts
and resources to helping people in need; and
WHEREAS, on
WHEREAS, Joseph Salerno is a highly respected and successful
funeral director who owns and operates Galewood Chapels; and
WHEREAS, in
addition to his impeccable professional reputation, Mr. Salerno is well known
for his commitment to numerous civic, community and charitable causes. He is on the
Board of Directors of the CIACO, a trustee of
WHEREAS, Joseph Salerno is a devoted husband to his wife,
Donna, the proud father of Frank and George and step-father of Michaeline and
Jilene and the adoring grandfather of Tiffany and Sophia.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the
President and Board of Commissioners of the County of Cook do hereby
congratulate Joseph Salerno on this well-deserved recognition as “Man of the
Year” of the Chicagoland Italian American Charitable Organization and thank him
for his many years of dedication to his community and to those in need; and
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable
copy of this Resolution be prepared for presentation to Joseph Salerno as
evidence of the appreciation of this Honorable Body and the residents of
Approved
and adopted this 23rd day of March 2004.
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04-R-115
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 Angelo
Rodorigo from our midst; and
WHEREAS, Angelo Rodorigo was the beloved husband of the late
Josephine (nee Falco); and
WHEREAS, Angelo Rodorigo was the dear father of Marirose
(Robert) Sadowski, Corinne (
WHEREAS, Angelo Rodorigo was the loving grandfather of Jeffrey
(Jeanine), Mark (Holly Goline), Jonathan, Daniel, Jason, Tiana (Joseph), Megan
and Nicole; and
WHEREAS, Angelo Rodorigo was the great-grandfather of Luke
Thomas Sadowski, and the fond brother of Ida (the late Mike) Gentile and the
late Loretto (Ann), Louise, Lugina, Nina and Angelo, and the fond uncle of many
nieces and nephews; and
WHEREAS, Angelo Rodorigo was blessed by the kindness and
compassion of Barbara Goleniowska, his caretaker; and
WHEREAS, Angelo Rodorigo was a proud member of Local #150
International Union of Operating Engineers; and
WHEREAS, all who knew him will attest that Angelo Rodorigo was
a kind and considerate 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 Angelo Rodorigo, 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 Angelo Rodorigo, that his memory may be so honored and ever
cherished.
Approved
and adopted this 23rd day of March 2004.
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04-R-116
RESOLUTION
Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY,
Co-Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE JERRY BUTLER, ELIZABETH
ANN DOODY GORMAN,
ANTHONY J. PERAICA, DEBORAH SIMS, PRESIDENT
JOHN H. STROGER, JR.,
FORREST CLAYPOOL, EARLEAN COLLINS,
JOHN P. DALEY, GREGG GOSLIN,
CARL R. HANSEN, ROBERTO MALDONADO,
JOSEPH MARIO
MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI,
BOBBIE L. STEELE AND LARRY SUFFREDIN
A RESOLUTION CALLING ON GOVERNOR
BLAGOJEVICH AND
THE ILLINOIS GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO RESTORE
FULL FUNDING IN
THE 2005 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET FOR THE
WHEREAS, the Illinois Bureau of Tourism (IBOT) manages
industry efforts that result in sustainable and significant quality-of-life
benefits for all
WHEREAS, the tourism industry in
WHEREAS, the $1.1 billion in state tax revenues generated by
tourism amounts to 4.4% of the General Revenue Fund operating budget which
contributes to education, health care, public safety, and other essential
services; and
WHEREAS, recognizing the importance of creating a continual
funding source for tourism promotion for Illinois, in 1984, the Illinois
General Assembly and the Governor signed legislation that raised the dedicated
tax on hotels to 6% with the express understanding of the tourism industry that
the intended use of the tax increase was for the purpose of tourism promotion;
and
WHEREAS, tourism is the only base industry common throughout
the State of
WHEREAS, the Illinois Bureau of Tourism provides unified,
unbiased leadership for the industry with the sole mission of creating economic
impact through consistent, research-based and targeted marketing to enhance
Illinois’ image as a world-class travel destination; and
WHEREAS, Governor Blagojevich’s proposed 2005 Budget
eliminates 50% of funding for the Illinois Bureau of Tourism; and
WHEREAS, a cut in marketing dollars will not only cause hotel
and motel tax revenues to be lost to the state but also will negatively affect
the hotel, restaurant, attraction and supplier sectors which will result in
lost jobs; and
WHEREAS, this reduction in state tourism funding will have a
devastating effect on
WHEREAS, continuation of full base funding for the Illinois
Bureau of Tourism is critical to the residents of Cook County and Illinois,
because the agency’s tourism promotion activities generate irreplaceable
revenues for education, health care, public safety, police and fire protection
and other essential services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County does
hereby call on Governor Blagojevich and
the Illinois General Assembly to restore full funding to the Illinois
Bureau of Tourism in the Fiscal Year 2005 Budget; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be tendered to
Governor Blagojevich, Senate President Emil Jones, Speaker of the House Michael
J. Madigan and the members of the Illinois General Assembly representing Cook
County and also be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body.
Approved
and adopted this 23rd day of March 2004.
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04-R-117
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,
WHEREAS, the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of
Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) was adopted by the United Nations General
Assembly on December 18, 1979 and became an international treaty as of
September 3, 1981, and by 2003, well over three-fourths of the world, 174
nations, have agreed to be bound by CEDAW’s provisions; and
WHEREAS, the
WHEREAS, as evidenced by the Cook County Board of
Commissioners adoption of a similar Resolution on February 15, 2000, the spirit
of CEDAW is rooted in the goals of Cook County, the United States and the
United Nations to affirm faith in fundamental human rights, in the dignity and
worth of the human person, and in the equal rights of men and women everywhere;
and
WHEREAS, CEDAW provides a comprehensive framework for
challenging the various forces that have created and sustained discrimination
based on sex against half the world’s population; the nations in support of
CEDAW have agreed to follow CEDAW’s prescriptions; and
WHEREAS, although women have made major gains in the struggle
for equality in all fields, much more needs to be accomplished to fully
eradicate discrimination based on sex and to achieve one of the most basic
human rights, equality; and
WHEREAS, President George W. Bush and the Secretary of State
have placed CEDAW in Category III of priority in order to accelerate the
Treaty’s passage through the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the
full U.S. Senate with the goal of the United States ratification; and
WHEREAS, county government has an appropriate and legitimate
role in affirming the importance of international law in communities as
universal norms and to serve as guides for public policy; and
WHEREAS,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners, that the
County of Cook urges the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to again pass CEDAW
favorably out of Committee, and send it to the Senate floor; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County of Cook urges the United States
Senate to vote favorably to ratify CEDAW so that its provisions will define the
goal and the standard of conduct for all in promoting equality for women in all
aspects of their lives; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that suitable copies of this Resolution, along with a
letter documenting the County of Cook’s ongoing compliance with the principles
of CEDAW, be delivered to the President of the United States, the Secretary of
State of the United States, the President of the United States Senate, the
Chair and the members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect on the date of
its passage and approval.
Approved
and adopted this 23rd day of March 2004.