04-R-126
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,
Recognizing National Public Health Week,
WHEREAS, over the past 50 years, the United States has achieved
significant increases in life expectancy and reductions in the incidence of
injury, disability and disease; and
WHEREAS, a public health approach is credited with the
majority of improvements in our health status and expanded life expectancy; and
Whereas, public health succeeds by identifying and addressing
patterns of disease, illness and injury in populations; and
WHEREAS, the Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH), one of seven affiliates of the Cook County Bureau
of Health Services, has been the official government entity providing
population-based strategies to improve the health status of the 129 suburban
communities of Cook County; and
WHEREAS, the theme for National Public Health Week is Eliminating
Health Disparities: Communities Moving from Statistics to Solutions, CCDPH acknowledges the racial and ethnic health disparities
facing residents of suburban Cook County especially in the areas of HIV/AIDS,
infant mortality, cancer screening and management, heart disease and stroke,
diabetes and immunizations; and
WHEREAS, National Public Health Week,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners that
Approved
and adopted this 8th day of April 2004.
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04-R-127
RESOLUTION
FOR THE LEVY OF TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2004
WHEREAS, the Committee on Finance of the Board of
Commissioners of Cook County, Illinois, has considered the subject of the
Annual Tax Levy for the Fiscal Year A.D., 2004, and the several sums necessary
to be levied to meet the needs and requirements of the County of Cook for said
fiscal year, and has recommended that this Resolution for the Levy of Taxes be
adopted; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Cook County, Illinois,
approved, passed, and adopted the Annual Appropriation Bill of the County of
Cook, for its Fiscal Year 2004, and which said Appropriation Bill is
hereinafter set forth, together with an additional marginal column therein
captioned: "AMOUNTS OF APPROPRIATIONS PAYABLE FROM THE TAX LEVY"
THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF COOK COUNTY,
ILLINOIS, that the sum of $720,483,542
which is to be collected from the Annual Tax Levy for the Fiscal Year A.D.,
2004 of the County of Cook for the corporate fund purposes of said County, and
for the public safety fund purposes of said County, and for the health program
fund purposes of said County, and for the payment of principal interest on
bonds of said County, and for Cook County Employees Annuity and Benefit Fund,
and for the Election Fund: said sum being the total amount of appropriations
heretofore legally made and contained in the Annual Appropriation Bill
(hereinafter set forth in the Resolution) for the Fiscal Year 2004 duly adopted
by the Board of Cook County Commissioners on Tuesday, February 24, 2004, their
reconvened meeting of Monday, February 23, 2004, be and said sum of
$720,483,542 is hereby levied on and upon all taxable property in the said
County of Cook for the current Fiscal Year 2004. The specific amounts herein levied for the
various purposes heretofore named are stated in this Resolution, and Tax Levy,
by being listed and itemized in the separate columns captioned: "Amounts
of Appropriation payable from the Tax Levy." The tax hereby levied for said Fiscal Year
2004 for said appropriations, to be collected from this Levy, being the
aforesaid total, consists of the following specific amount levied for the
various purposes hereinafter set forth:
Corporate Purposes Fund $12,169,835
Allowance
for Uncollected Taxes 376,387
Total Corporate Purposes Fund 12,546,222
Public Safety Fund 169,948,992
Allowance
for Uncollected Taxes 5,256,154
Total Public Safety Fund 175,205,146
Allowance
for Uncollected Taxes 4,465,612
Bond and Interest Funds 164,246,728
Election Fund 26,287,000
Allowance
for Uncollected Taxes 813,000
Total Election Fund 27,100,000
Total Tax Levy $
720,483,542
Approved
and adopted this 8th day of April 2004.
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04-R-128
RESOLUTION
A
RESOLUTION providing for the transfer
of funds from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund of The County of Cook, Illinois to the
Circuit Court Automation Fund of The County of Cook, Illinois
PREAMBLES
WHEREAS, Section 6(a) of Article VII of the 1970 Constitution
of the State of Illinois provides that a "County which has a Chief
Executive Officer elected by the electors of the County... (is) a Home Rule
Unit" and The County of Cook, Illinois (the "County") has a Chief Executive Officer elected by the electors
of the County and is therefore a Home Rule Unit and may, under the powers
granted by said Section 6(a) of Article VII of said Constitution of 1970,
exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and
affairs; and
WHEREAS, the County has previously established a Motor Fuel
Tax Fund of the County (the "Motor
Fuel Tax Fund"); and
WHEREAS, Article 5, Division 1, Section 5-701.10 of the
Illinois Highway Code, as amended (Ill. Rev. Stat. (1991), Ch. 121,¶ 5-701-10),
authorizes the County to use any motor fuel tax money allotted to the County
for the purpose of paying any and all expenditures resulting from activities
conducted by the circuit court located in the County and for the further
purpose of paying any and all expenditures resulting from the activities of any
County department which has a relation to highways located within the County;
and
WHEREAS, moneys existing in the Motor Fuel Tax Fund may be used
to pay any and all expenditures resulting from the activities conducted by the
circuit court located in the County and for the further purpose of paying any
and all expenditures resulting from the activities of any County department
which has a relation to highways located within the County by transferring such
moneys, in whole or in part, to the Circuit Court Automation Fund of the County
(the "Automation Fund");
and
WHEREAS, moneys will be available in the Motor Fuel Tax Fund
for transfer to the Automation Fund during the Fiscal Year 2004; and
WHEREAS, the County has determined it to be in its best
interest to transfer $2,500,000 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund to the Automation
Fund.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of The County of Cook,
Section 1. Incorporation of Preambles. The
Board hereby finds that all of the recitals contained in the preambles to this
Resolution are full, true, and correct and does hereby incorporate them into
this Resolution by this reference.
Section 2. Authorization. It
is hereby found and determined that the Board has been authorized by law to
transfer a sum of $2,500,000 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund to the Automation
Fund.
Section 3. Transfer of Funds. The
Treasurer of the County is hereby directed to transfer from the Motor Fuel Tax
Fund a sum of $2,500,000 which amount is to be placed to the credit of the
Automation Fund for expenditures resulting from activities conducted by the
circuit court of the County and for highway related County department
expenditures for the Fiscal Year 2004.
Section 4. Filing of the Resolution. The Board
hereby directs the Clerk of the County to file a certified copy of this
Resolution with the Treasurer of the County and the Treasurer is hereby
directed to cause the transfer of moneys as provided by, and for the purpose
set forth, in this Resolution.
Section 5. Severability. If any
section, paragraph or provision of this Resolution shall be held to be invalid
or unenforceable for any reason, the invalidity or unenforceability of such
section, paragraph or provision shall not affect any of the remaining
provisions of this Resolution.
Section 6. Repealer. All ordinances, resolutions or orders, or
parts thereof, in conflict with the provisions of this Resolution are to the
extent of such conflict hereby repealed.
Section 7. Constitutional Power of the
County. This Resolution is adopted pursuant to the
constitutional powers of the County as a home rule unit notwithstanding any
provisions of the Illinois Revised Statutes to the contrary.
Section 8. Effective Date. The
Board hereby finds that this Resolution shall be in full force and effect
immediately upon its passage by the Board and approval by the President of the
Board.
PRESENTED, PASSED, APPROVED AND RECORDED
by The County of Cook,
Approved
and adopted this 8th day of April 2004.
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04-R-129
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION
providing for the transfer of funds from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund of The County
of Cook, Illinois to the Public Safety Fund of The County of Cook, Illinois
PREAMBLES
WHEREAS, Section 6(a) of Article VII of the 1970
Constitution of the State of Illinois provides that a "County which has a
Chief Executive Officer elected by the electors of the County... (is) a Home
Rule Unit" and The County of Cook, Illinois (the “County”) has a
Chief Executive Officer elected by the electors of the County and is therefore
a Home Rule Unit and may, under the powers granted by said Section 6(a) of
Article VII of said Constitution of 1970, exercise any power and perform any
function pertaining to its government and affairs; and
WHEREAS, the County has previously established a
Motor Fuel Tax Fund of the County (the “Motor Fuel Tax Fund”); and
WHEREAS, Article 5, Division 1, Section 5-701.10
of the Illinois Highway Code, as amended (Ill. Rev. Stat. (1991), Ch. 121,¶
5-701-10), authorizes the County to use any motor fuel tax money allotted to
the County for the purpose of paying any and all expenditures resulting from
activities conducted by the circuit court located in the County and for the
further purpose of paying any and all expenditures resulting from the
activities of any County department which has a relation to highways located
within the County; and
WHEREAS, moneys existing in the Motor Fuel Tax
Fund may be used to pay any and all expenditures resulting from the activities
conducted by the circuit court located in the County and for the further
purpose of paying any and all expenditures resulting from the activities of any
County department which has a relation to highways located within the County by
transferring such moneys, in whole or in part, to the Public Safety Fund of the
County (the “Public Safety Fund”); and
WHEREAS, moneys will be available in the Motor
Fuel Tax Fund for transfer to the Public Safety Fund during the Fiscal Year
2004; and
WHEREAS, the
County has determined it to be in its best interest to transfer $32,000,000
from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund to the Public Safety Fund.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of the
Section 1. Incorporation of Preambles. The Board hereby finds that all of the recitals contained in the
preambles to this Resolution are full, true, and correct and does hereby
incorporate them into this Resolution by this reference.
Section 2. Authorization. It is hereby found and determined that the Board has been
authorized by law to transfer a sum of $32,000,000 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund
to the Public Safety Fund.
Section 3. Transfer of Funds. The Treasurer of the County is hereby directed to transfer from
the Motor Fuel Tax Fund a sum of $32,000,000 which amount is to be placed to
the credit of the Public Safety Fund for expenditures resulting from activities
conducted by the Circuit Court of the County and for highway related County
department expenditures for the Fiscal Year 2004.
Section 4. Filing of the Resolution.
The Board hereby directs the Clerk of the County to file a certified
copy of this Resolution with the Treasurer of the County and the Treasurer is
hereby directed to cause the transfer of moneys as provided by, and for the
purpose set forth, in this Resolution.
Section 5. Severability. If
any section, paragraph or provision of this Resolution shall be held to be
invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the invalidity or unenforceability of
such section, paragraph or provision shall not affect any of the remaining
provisions of this Resolution.
Section 6. Repealer. All ordinances, resolutions or orders, or
parts thereof, in conflict with the provisions of this Resolution are to the
extent of such conflict hereby repealed.
Section 7. Constitutional Power of the
County. This Resolution is adopted pursuant to the
constitutional powers of the County as a home rule unit notwithstanding any
provisions of the Illinois Revised Statutes to the contrary.
Section 8. Effective Date. The Board hereby finds that this Resolution shall be in full force
and effect immediately upon its passage by the Board and approval by the
President of the Board.
PRESENTED, PASSED, APPROVED
AND RECORDED by the
Approved
and adopted this 8th day of April 2004.
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04-R-130
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION providing for a Working Cash Fund of the
PREAMBLES
WHEREAS,
Section 6(a) of Article
VII of the 1970 Constitution of the State of Illinois provides that "a County
which has a Chief Executive Officer elected by the electors of the County... (is)
a Home Rule Unit" and The County of Cook, Illinois (the "County"), has a Chief
Executive Officer elected by the electors of the County and is therefore a Home
Rule Unit and may, under the powers granted by said Section 6(a) of Article VII
of said Constitution of 1970, exercise any power and perform any function
pertaining to its government and affairs; and
WHEREAS, the County maintains the Corporate,
Public Safety, Health Facilities and Election Funds as independent,
self-balancing funds for accounting purposes; and
WHEREAS, the County has previously established
separate Working Cash Funds for Corporate, Public Safety, Health Facilities and
Election Fund purposes; and
WHEREAS,
all taxes and other
receipts in support of Corporate, Public Safety, Health Facilities and Election
Fund purposes are paid into a single account, the County's "A"
account; and
WHEREAS,
the County has therefore
determined that it is possible to consolidate its Working Cash Funds while
maintaining the accounting integrity of the Corporate, Public Safety, Health
Facilities and Election Funds; and
WHEREAS, the County has determined it to be more
efficient and to require less borrowing to manage its cash on the basis of a
consolidated Working Cash Fund; and
WHEREAS, it becomes necessary from time to time to
borrow from a Working Cash Fund to meet ordinary and contingent expenses of the
Corporate, Public Safety, Health Facilities and Election Funds of the County
for cash flow needs in anticipation of settlement of various accounts
receivable, including property taxes; and
WHEREAS,
it shall be the policy of
Cook County to repay all loans to the Corporate, Public Safety, Health
Facilities and Election Funds from any Working Cash Fund from any and all
available funds prior to the end of the fiscal year during which the loan or
loans were made; and
WHEREAS, the Annual Appropriation Bill for Fiscal
Year 2004 for
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of the
Section 1. Incorporation of Preambles.
The Board hereby finds that all of the recitals contained in the
preambles to this Resolution are full, true, and correct and does hereby
incorporate them into this Resolution by this reference.
Section 2. Authorization. There is hereby created a single, consolidated
Working Cash Fund in the amount of $309.0 million to be used for the purposes
described above.
Section 3. Transfer of Funds by the
Treasurer. The Treasurer of Cook County is hereby
directed to consolidate all balances in the County's various Working Cash
Funds, and to make available all remaining sums, not to exceed $294.0 million,
for 2004 cash flow borrowing needs to be transferred from time to time.
Section 4. Transfer of Funds by the
Comptroller. The Comptroller is hereby directed to
transfer to the Treasurer from any and all available funds, the full aggregate
amount borrowed there from prior to
Section 5. Filing of the Resolution.
The Board hereby directs the Clerk of the County to file a certified
copy of this Resolution with the Treasurer of the County and the Treasurer is
hereby directed to cause the transfer of moneys as provided by, and for the
purpose set forth, in this Resolution.
Section 6. Severability. If
any section, paragraph or provision of this Resolution shall be held to be
invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the invalidity or unenforceability of
such section, paragraph or provision shall not affect any of the remaining
provisions of this Resolution.
Section 7. Repealer. All ordinances, resolutions or orders, or
parts thereof, in conflict with the provisions of this Resolution are to the
extent of such conflict hereby repealed.
Section 8. Constitutional Power of the
County. This Resolution is adopted pursuant to the
constitutional powers of the County as a home rule unit notwithstanding any
provisions of the Illinois Revised Statutes to the contrary.
Section 9. Effective Date.
The Board finds and determines that this Resolution shall be in full
force and effect for the fiscal year 2004,
PRESENTED, PASSED, APPROVED AND RECORDED by the
Approved
and adopted this 8th day of April 2004.
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04-R-131
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has the legal
authority to authorize its departments to open and maintain checking and
savings accounts at various banks; and
WHEREAS, it is now necessary to update the name of this
checking account because the Cook County Department of Public Health is no
longer birth and death certificate registrar.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the
name of this checking account at CORUS Bank be
changed from the Cook County Department of Public Health Registrar Account to
the Cook County Department of Public Health Small Check Account.
Approved
and adopted this 8th day of April 2004.
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04-R-132
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, Ray Meyer celebrated his 90th birthday on March 25,
2004, hosted by longtime friend Vic Giovannini, owner
of The Loft in Mount Prospect; and
WHEREAS, Ray Meyer is a Chicago native, graduating from St.
Patrick’s High School, and has resided in Arlington Heights since 1969; and
WHEREAS, Ray Meyer coached Men’s Basketball at DePaul
University for 42 years, during which time the teams compiled a 724 – 354
record for an enviable 0.672 winning percentage, guiding the Blue Demons to 21
post-season appearances, recording 37 winning seasons and twelve 20-win
seasons, winning the NIT championship in 1945, and appearing in the NCAA’s Final Four in 1943 and in 1979; and
WHEREAS, during his long career, Ray Meyer was voted Coach of
the Year twice by the Associated Press, twice by the United Press
International, and twice by the U.S. Basketball Writers, and once by the
National Association of Basketball Coaches, during his illustrious career; and
WHEREAS, Ray Meyer was inducted into the Naismith
Hall of Fame in 1979, and received the John Bunn award in 1981 from the Hall of
Fame in recognition of his great contributions to the game of basketball, and
was named the National Invitation Tournament’s Man of the Year in 1980; and
WHEREAS, Ray Meyer coached Hall of Famer
George Mikan and NBA stars Mark Aguirre and Terry
Cummings as well as many other talented players; and
WHEREAS, Ray Meyer was a devoted husband to his wife Marge
until she passed away in 1985; and
WHEREAS, Ray and Marge Meyer raised six children and Ray is
grandfather to seventeen grandchildren and great-grandfather to nine
great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Ray Meyer is a man of great integrity and has
contributed his time and wisdom to
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County does
hereby wish Ray Meyer a very Happy Birthday and continued health.
Approved
and adopted this 8th day of April 2004.
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04-R-133
RESOLUTION
Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE JOSEPH MARIO
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, JOAN PATRICIA
MURPHY, ANTHONY J. PERAICA,
MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI,
DEBORAH SIMS,
BOBBIE L. STEELE AND LARRY SUFFREDIN,
WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom called from our
midst at the age of 72 the Reverend Peter Rodriguez; Pastor of St. Paul’s Church
in
WHEREAS, Father Rodriguez was ordained a Catholic Priest 47
years ago; and
WHEREAS, Father Rodriguez was a champion of many causes
involving workers, especially the Hispanic workers and the people of the Pilsen neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, throughout the years Father Rodriguez faithfully
served the Hispanic community of Chicago and all who knew him attest that he
was a kind and considerate man, virtuous of character and gentle in spirit,
admired and respected by his many friends and neighbors, and dearly beloved by
his family; and
WHEREAS, Father Rodriguez was the beloved son of the late Hilario and the late Adela
Rodriguez, dear brother of Maria Dolores, Maria de
WHEREAS, Father Rodriguez also served as Pastor of Holy Cross
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Associate Pastor of St. Francis of Assisi
Church and was Director of the Hispanic Ministry for the Archdiocese of
Chicago; and
WHEREAS, Father Rodriguez is gone but not forgotten and will be
sincerely missed by many. May he rest in peace.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and the Members of the Cook County
Board of Commissioners do hereby extend to the family and friends of the late
Father Peter Rodriguez our deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy. This Honorable Body, the staff and
parishioners of St. Paul’s Church, and the people of Cook County share in the
loss of Father Rodriguez; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the official
proceedings of this Honorable Body, and a ceremonial copy of the same be
presented to the Sisters of St. Paul’s Church.
Approved
and adopted this 8th day of April 2004.
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04-R-134
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
BOBBIE L. STEELE AND LARRY SUFFREDIN,
WHEREAS, the Maroons Italo American
Soccer and Cultural Club is an organization dedicated to the promotion of
soccer and the advancement of educational and business opportunities in the
Italian American community. On
WHEREAS, Carole Macchione has been
a valuable and respected community member and businesswoman in the
WHEREAS, Carole Macchione, a
respected travel agent, has owned and operated “The Travel Company” in
WHEREAS,
Mrs. Macchione has been an integral and active
participant in the Maroons Club for many years. She was
instrumental in the formation of its Ladies Club in 1979 and is a former Vice
President; and
WHEREAS, in addition to operating a successful business and
participating in community organizations, Carole Macchione
is dedicated to her family and has always been a nurturing and loving influence. Mrs. Macchione and
her husband, Russell are the proud parents of three adult sons, Russell, Jr.,
Antonio and Francis, and the doting grandparents of eight grandchildren.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the
President and Board of Commissioners of the County of Cook do hereby
congratulate Carole Macchione on her well-deserved
recognition as “Woman of the Year” of the Maroons Italo
American Soccer and Cultural Club and thank her for her many years of
dedication to her community; and
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable
copy of this Resolution be prepared for presentation to Carole Macchione as evidence of the appreciation of this Honorable
Body and the residents of
Approved
and adopted this 8th day of April 2004.
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04-R-135
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
BOBBIE L. STEELE AND LARRY SUFFREDIN,
WHEREAS, the Maroons Italo American
Soccer and Cultural Club is an organization dedicated to the promotion of
soccer and the advancement of educational and business opportunities in the
Italian American community. On
WHEREAS, Florian Barbi is Chairman of the Board, President and CEO of First
National Bank of Wheaton, First Nations Bank of Chicago and Bank of
Bourbonnais; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Barbi immigrated to
the United States with his parents and grew up in Elmwood Park, where his
family owned and operated the Alpine Food Store; and
WHEREAS, in
addition to his success in banking, Florian Barbi is an active participant in many civic, community and
charitable organizations. He is a recipient of the Joseph Cardinal Bernadin Humanitarian Award, an officer of the Joint Civic
Committee of Italian Americans, a council member of Casa Italia, treasurer of
the Edison Park Chamber of Commerce and on the Board of Directors of the
Illinois Bankers Association; and
WHEREAS, Florian Barbi and his wife, Dora are the proud parents of three
children and exemplify commitment to family, heritage and community.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the
President and Board of Commissioners of the County of Cook do hereby
congratulate Florian Barbi
on his well-deserved recognition as “Man of the Year” of the Maroons Italo American Soccer and Cultural Club and thank him for
his many years of dedication to his community; and
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable
copy of this Resolution be prepared for presentation to Florian
Barbi as evidence of the appreciation of this
Honorable Body and the residents of
Approved
and adopted this 8th day of April 2004.
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04-R-136
RESOLUTION
Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE GREGG GOSLIN,
Co-Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER,
FORREST CLAYPOOL, EARLEAN
COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY,
ELIZABETH ANN DOODY
GORMAN, CARL R. HANSEN, ROBERTO MALDONADO,
JOSEPH MARIO
MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH
SIMS, BOBBIE L. STEELE
AND LARRY SUFFREDIN,
Honoring Dr. Chris Krueger, 2004
WHEREAS, Dr. Chris Krueger is this year’s recipient of the
Glenview Chamber of Commerce’s Business Person of the Year Award; and
WHEREAS, this honor is given to him as recognition for his
outstanding contributions to the community; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Chris Krueger has spent his career as a dentist
practicing in
WHEREAS, Dr.
Chris Krueger has served on numerous committees and been involved in
organizations to enhance and improve the Glenview community including the
Glenview Rotary Luncheon Club, the Glenview Park District Foundation, American
Cancer Society Relay for Life and as a board member of the Glenview Chamber of
Commerce; and
WHEREAS, Dr.
Chris Krueger has made his mark as a compassionate and caring man; and
WHEREAS, his
compassion is exemplified by his efforts to organize a group of local dentists
to help take over the patients of an ailing colleague for 18 months until he
was able to return to work; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Chris Krueger was raised in
WHEREAS, at 19 years of age Dr. Chris Krueger opted to live at
home while in college to help his father raise his three younger siblings after
his mother passed away suddenly; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Chris Krueger and his wife Susan are raising their own family in
WHEREAS, Dr. Chris Krueger attended
WHEREAS, Dr. Chris Krueger has served the people of
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and Members of the Board of
Commissioners does hereby recognize and congratulate Dr. Chris Krueger on
receiving this prestigious award and recognition; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be tendered
to Dr. Chris Krueger in honor of his outstanding contributions and service to
the community of
Approved
and adopted this 8th day of April 2004.