03-R-37

RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE JOHN H. STROGER, JR.

PRESIDENT OF THE COOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Co-Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE JERRY BUTLER, FORREST CLAYPOOL, EARLEAN COLLINS,

JOHN P. DALEY, ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN,

CARL R. HANSEN, ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO,

JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY, ANTHONY J. PERAICA, MIKE QUIGLEY,

PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS, BOBBIE L. STEELE

AND LARRY SUFFREDIN, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

WHEREAS, on Monday, January 6, 2003 the members, friends and honored guests of the American Bar Association came together for “A New Beginning”, a special reception in honor of Dennis W. Archer, the first person of color to be elected President of that esteemed organization; and

 

WHEREAS, Mr. Archer has the distinction of serving two four-year terms as mayor of the city of Detroit, in addition to serving as president of the National League of Cities; and

 

WHEREAS, a talented and highly-respected attorney, Mr. Archer was elected chairman of Dickinson Wright PLLC, a major Detroit-based law firm that also has offices in Michigan and Washington, D.C.; and

 

WHEREAS, heavily involved in a wide range of impressive civic endeavors, Mr. Archer sits on the corporate boards of Johnson Controls, Inc., Compuware Corporation, North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company and Covisiant; and

 

WHEREAS, in 1985, Mr. Archer was appointed Associate Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court; he went on to be elected to an eight-year term the following year; moreover, in his final year on the  bench, Mr. Archer was named most respected judge in Michigan by Michigan Lawyers Weekly; and

 

WHEREAS, having elected Mr. Archer as their president, the members of the American Bar Association have selected a competent, compassionate and forward-thinking leader who is more than ready to accept any challenge that may arise as he assumes the helm of this distinguished organization.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners, on behalf of the more than five millions residents of Cook County, does hereby applaud the myriad achievements of the Honorable Dennis Archer and congratulate him on having been elected president of the American Bar Association; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be tendered to Mr. Dennis Archer in honor of this prestigious achievement.

 

Approved and adopted this 9th day of January 2003.

 

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03-R-38

RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE BOBBIE L. STEELE AND PRESIDENT JOHN H. STROGER, JR.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Co-Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE JERRY BUTLER, FORREST CLAYPOOL, EARLEAN COLLINS,

JOHN P. DALEY, ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN,

ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY,

ANTHONY J. PERAICA, MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS

AND LARRY SUFFREDIN, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution establishing Court Filing Fees to be charged and collected by the Clerk of the Circuit Court on November 7, 2002, Communication No. 255297 as provided by Public Act 92-0521, and set forth in 705 ILCS 105/27.2a; and

 

            WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has established pursuant to the aforementioned Resolution the fee for an expungement petition at $120.00 and the fee for an certified copy at $8.00; and

 

            WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has determined that the existing increased fee to be charged for expungement petitions presents a hardship to the necessary parties and citizens of Cook County requiring this service to clear their respective court records in accordance with Illinois law; and

 

            WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners hereby determines that by reducing the fee for expungement petitions to the minimum amount set by law, citizens of Cook County will be benefited by improving their ability to seek employment opportunities; and

 

            WHEREAS, the revenue derived from the current fee for the expungement petition is a small portion to the total revenue collected in association with the operation of the judicial system.

 

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

 

Section 1.  Section (U) Expungement Petition.  Shall be amended as follows:

 

(U)    Expungement Petition.  The clerk shall be entitled to receive a fee of $120 $60.00 for each expungement petition filed and an additional fee of $8 $4.00 for each certified copy of an order of expunge arrest records.

 

Section 2.  This amendatory resolution shall take effect and be in force effective February 1, 2003.

 

Approved and adopted this 9th day of January 2003.

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03-R-39

RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, Collective Bargaining Agreements for the period of December 1, 2001 through November 30, 2004 have been negotiated between the County of Cook and the following Collective Bargaining Groups:

 

1.      Chicago Typographical Union, Local 16 (Central Services Printshop)

 

2.      International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 150 (Representing technical positions in the Highway Department and elsewhere)

 

3.      AFSCME, Council 31, Local 1767 (Juvenile Temporary Detention Center)

 

4.      AFSCME, Council 31, Local 3315 (Assistant Public Defenders)

 

5.      AFSCME, Council 31, Local 3696 (Clerical, Public Defender)

 

6.      AFSCME, Council 31, Local 1111, 1178, 1276 (Health Facilities)

 

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 9th day of January 2003.

 

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03-R-40

RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, Collective Bargaining Agreements for the period of December 1, 2001 through November 30, 2004 have been negotiated between the County of Cook/Office of the Sheriff (as joint Employers), and the following Collective Bargaining Groups:

 

1.      Chicago Typographical Union, Local 16 (Jail Printshop)

 

2.      AFSCME, Council 31, Local 3692 (Correctional Sergeants)

 

3.      AFSCME, Council 31, Local 3958 (Police Sergeants)

 

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 9th day of January 2003.

 

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03-R-41

RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE DEBORAH SIMS, COUNTY COMMISSIONER

Co-Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER,

FORREST CLAYPOOL, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY,

ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN,

ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY,

ANTHONY J. PERAICA, MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI,

BOBBIE L. STEELE AND LARRY SUFFREDIN, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom called from our midst Minister Samuel O’Leary Woodson born into time October 29, 1933, born into eternity December 13, 2002; and

 

WHEREAS, Minister Samuel O’Leary Woodson was the youngest of eight children born to the late Sam and Curry Woodson; and

 

WHEREAS, Minister Samuel O’Leary Woodson met and married Reverend Marlene Greene, and together they raised three wonderful sons, Seneca, Larnell and Darnell; and

 

WHEREAS, Minister Samuel O’Leary Woodson spent more than 25 professional years in the field of alcoholism/substance abuse social work.  With a B.A. Degree from Governors State University in Alcoholism Science and a Master’s Degree in Health Science, Minister Woodson became an experienced clinician, manager and administrator; and

 

WHEREAS, Minister Samuel O’Leary Woodson became a seasoned program developer, researcher, grant proposal writer, lecturer, and staff/Management trainer.  Working with the Woodlawn Organization, Minister Woodson was the Founder/Director of the First Social Setting, an alcohol detoxification center; and

 

WHEREAS, Minister Samuel O’Leary Woodson from 1985 to 1988, became the founder and Executive Director of the South Shore Community Health Center.  He served as an Adjunct Professor at Governors State University for three years after which he became the Program Director of the New Day Rehabilitation Center with the Tri-City Mental Health Center of East Chicago, Indiana; and

 

WHEREAS, Minister Samuel O’Leary Woodson helped develop his beloved wife’s (Reverend Marlene Woodson) vision of transitional facility for homeless women and children.  The organization, Christian Vision Center, Inc. Ministries has provided assistance to thousands of women and children over the years.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County that the Board does hereby express its deepest sorrow and extends its most heartfelt sympathy to the loved ones and many friends of Minister Samuel O’Leary Woodson; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread in everlasting thoughts upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body, and a suitable copy of same be provided to the family of Minister Samuel O’Leary Woodson, that his memory may be so honored and ever cherished.

 

Approved and adopted this 9th day of January 2003.

 

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03-R-42

RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE JOHN P. DALEY AND PRESIDENT JOHN H. STROGER, JR.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Co-Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE JERRY BUTLER, FORREST CLAYPOOL, EARLEAN COLLINS,

ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN,

ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY,

ANTHONY J. PERAICA, MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI,

DEBORAH SIMS, BOBBIE L. STEELE AND LARRY SUFFREDIN

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

WHEREAS Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Austin J. O’Malley from our midst, and

 

WHEREAS Austin J. O’Malley was the devoted father of Mark, Michael, John (Cindy) and Patrick, and

 

WHEREAS Austin J. O’Malley was the dearly beloved husband of the late Rosetta Rich O’Malley, and

 

WHEREAS Austin J. O’Malley was the loving grandfather of Jonathan and Mark, and

 

WHEREAS Austin J. O’Malley was the dear brother of the late Kathleen and the late Mary Jane, and

 

WHEREAS Austin J. O’Malley was the fond uncle of many nieces and nephews, and

 

WHEREAS Austin J. O’Malley proudly answered the call of his country and defended the cause of freedom during World War II, and

 

WHEREAS all who knew him will attest that Austin J. O’Malley 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 Austin J. O’Malley, 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 Austin J. O’Malley, that his memory may be so honored and ever cherished.

 

Approved and adopted this 9th day of January 2003.

 

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03-R-43

RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE JOHN P. DALEY AND PRESIDENT JOHN H. STROGER, JR.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Co-Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE JERRY BUTLER, FORREST CLAYPOOL, EARLEAN COLLINS,

ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN,

ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY,

ANTHONY J. PERAICA, MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI,

DEBORAH SIMS, BOBBIE L. STEELE AND LARRY SUFFREDIN

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

WHEREAS Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Robert E. Kenny, Jr. from our midst, and

 

WHEREAS Robert E. Kenny, Jr. was the dearly beloved husband of 48 years to Mary Ward Kenny, and

 

WHEREAS Robert E. Kenny, Jr. was the devoted father of Robert E. (Kathleen) Kenny III, Karen Kenny, Colleen (Mark) McNicholas, Eileen (John) Mullen, Michael (Mary Beth) Kenny, Brian Kenny, William (fiancée Beth McCormick) Kenny, James (Dianne) Kenny, Sean (Jennifer) Kenny and Maureen (Ted) Pasquinelli, and

 

WHEREAS Robert E. Kenny, Jr. was the loving grandfather of Michaela, Mary Kate and Maureen Kenny, Brianne, Bridget, Caitlin and Maggie McNicholas, Aileen, Megan and Michael Kenny, Brian and Vincent Kenny, Kevin, Andrew and Ryan Kenny, Sean Kenny and Kathryn Pasquinelli, and

 

WHEREAS Robert E. Kenny, Jr. was the devoted son of Lauretta and the late Robert Kenny, and

 

WHEREAS Robert E. Kenny, Jr. was the dear brother of Joan (Lawrence) O'Connell, Raymond (Barbara) Kenny, Connie (James) Sullivan, the late Ronald (Helen) Kenny and the late Roger (Peggy) Kenny, and the fond brother-in-law of the Honorable William F. (Judy) Ward, and

 

WHEREAS Robert E. Kenny, Jr. was a graduate of Leo High School, Loyola University, and earned a law degree from DePaul University Law School, and

 

WHEREAS Robert E. Kenny, Jr. previously served as a Cook County Assistant State's Attorney before beginning his long and successful practice of law in the private sector in 1965, and

 

WHEREAS Robert E. Kenny, Jr. was active in his parish, St. Gerald Church of Oak Lawn, and his community, as a 38-year member of the South Suburban Sierra Club, past officer of the Southwest Bar Association, volunteer of Chicago Southwest P.A.D.S., Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce and the Mother McAuley and St. Laurence parents clubs, and

 

WHEREAS all who knew him will attest that Robert E. Kenny, Jr. 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 Robert E. Kenny, Jr., 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 Robert E. Kenny, Jr., that his memory may be so honored and ever cherished.

 

Approved and adopted this 9th day of January 2003.

 

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03-R-44

RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE JOHN P. DALEY AND PRESIDENT JOHN H. STROGER, JR.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Co-Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE JERRY BUTLER, FORREST CLAYPOOL, EARLEAN COLLINS,

ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN,

ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY,

ANTHONY J. PERAICA, MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI,

DEBORAH SIMS, BOBBIE L. STEELE AND LARRY SUFFREDIN

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

WHEREAS, the fifth grade students of St. Barbara Elementary School have duly completed training under the aegis of the Cook County Sheriff Michael Sheahan's Drug Abuse Resistance Education program (D.A.R.E.); and

 

WHEREAS, the increasing pressure from undesirable social factors has the potential to lead today’s youth astray, thus programs like D.A.R.E. are necessary to provide students with the knowledge, self-esteem, and strength of character to resist such pressure; and

 

WHEREAS, the students have benefited from the positive classroom environment maintained by their teachers Miss Ruth Czarnecki and Mrs. Genaye Parodi, their principal Dorene Hurckes, and their D.A.R.E. program instructor, Officer Al Martinez; and

 

WHEREAS, the fifth grade students of St. Barbara Elementary School have pledged to practice the D.A.R.E. principals of saying "No" to the use of illegal drugs, and "Yes" to the benefits of a good education; now therefore

 

BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and Board of Commissioners of Cook County salute the following students from St. Barbara's fifth grade on their outstanding achievements:

 

Samantha Blaje, Ashley Carrion, Taylor Castro, Amanda Chow, Jamie Gonzalez, Kyle Hujbar, Joseph Jasas III, Megan Koester, Joseph LasCola, Michael Lewandowski, Nicole Reyes, David Sanicki, Matthew Sapikas, Theresa Smycz, Paul Spalla, David Strasser and Brandon Walsh, and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be presented to the fifth grade class at St. Barbara Elementary School as a symbol of their fine work and bright future as young citizens of their community.

 

Approved and adopted this 9th day of January 2003.

 

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03-R-45

RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE JOHN P. DALEY AND PRESIDENT JOHN H. STROGER, JR.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Co-Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE JERRY BUTLER, FORREST CLAYPOOL, EARLEAN COLLINS,

ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN,

ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY,

ANTHONY J. PERAICA, MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI,

DEBORAH SIMS, BOBBIE L. STEELE AND LARRY SUFFREDIN

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

WHEREAS it has come to the attention of the Cook County Board of Commissioners that Mr. Thomas J. Shinnick will soon retire from professional employment with the Office of the State’s Attorney, concluding a long term of loyal and dedicated public service in Cook County, and

 

WHEREAS in the course of his career with the Cook County State’s Attorney, Thomas J. Shinnick has been recognized for his capabilities and leadership, and

 

WHEREAS Thomas J. Shinnick holds the position of Group Supervisor in the Investigations Bureau for the State’s Attorney, where he has served with distinction during a remarkable career in county government that began in 1974, and

 

WHEREAS throughout his career, Thomas J. Shinnick has performed his various duties and responsibilities with admirable skill and proficiency, and has displayed a professionalism and commitment to service which exemplifies excellence in the public sector, and

 

WHEREAS Thomas J. Shinnick has compiled a longstanding employment record of dedication and diligence that stands as a model for all to emulate, and

 

WHEREAS Thomas J. Shinnick attended De La Salle Institute and Roosevelt University in Chicago, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin in 1972, and

 

WHEREAS Thomas J. Shinnick has received highly specialized training in surveillance, detection, weapons, intervention, and apprehension tactics, putting him in an elite category of law enforcement agents who possess the capabilities to bring the most dangerous criminals to justice, and

 

WHEREAS Thomas J. Shinnick can now use his well-earned retirement time to better enjoy the company of his wife, Carol, and his many friends, now

 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County does hereby extend its congratulations to Thomas J. Shinnick on the occasion of his retirement, and joins all who will assemble at a party in his honor on January 24, 2002, at De La Salle Institute in wishing him many years of health and happiness, and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body, and a ceremonial copy of same be presented to Thomas J. Shinnick to commemorate this occasion.

 

Approved and adopted this 9th day of January 2003.

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03-R-46

RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE BOBBIE L. STEELE, COUNTY COMMISSIONER

Co-Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER,

FORREST CLAYPOOL, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY,

ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN,

ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY,

ANTHONY J. PERAICA, MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS

AND LARRY SUFFREDIN, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom called from our midst Julius Samuel Cousin, Sr.; and

 

WHEREAS, Julius Samuel Cousin, Sr. was the loving husband of Annie Cousin and the proud father of nine children and twenty grandchildren; and

 

WHEREAS, Julius Samuel Cousin, Sr. was a faithful member of Presentation Catholic Church and served in numerous capacities, including membership in the Knights of Peter Clavier and as an Executive Member of the Men’s Club.  He enjoyed serving the church by cooking at the monthly pancake breakfasts and ribs at the summertime barbecues; and

 

WHEREAS, Julius Samuel Cousin, Sr. was a professional chef before his entrepreneurial spirit led him to develop and operate several small businesses.  He wholeheartedly believed in the vision for redevelopment of the Lawndale community.  He served as a founding member and director of several community organizations including Pyramid West and the Lawndale’s People’s Planning and Action Committee; and

 

WHEREAS, Julius Samuel Cousin, Sr. is gone but not forgotten.  He will be sorely missed.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and Members of the Board of Commissioners, on behalf of the more than five million residents of Cook County, do hereby extend to the family of the late Julius Samuel Cousin, Sr. our deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathies, for their loss is shared by this Honorable Body and the people of Cook County; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body and that a copy of same be tendered to the family of the late Julius Samuel Cousin, Sr. in honor of his memory.

 

Approved and adopted this 9th day of January 2003.

 

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03-R-47

RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE CARL R. HANSEN, COUNTY COMMISSIONER

Co-Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER,

FORREST CLAYPOOL, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY,

ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN, ROBERTO MALDONADO,

JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY, ANTHONY J. PERAICA,

MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS, BOBBIE L. STEELE

AND LARRY SUFFREDIN, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

WHEREAS, David Bonoma has been selected as one of 63 Americans from across the country to meet with NATO and other European leaders as part of the American Marshall Memorial Fellowship program for 2003, and

 

WHEREAS, this fellowship program was formed in 1982 by the German Marshall Fund (GMF) of the United States to provide young European leaders with an intimate understanding of the U.S. political, social and economic institutions, and

 

WHEREAS, the mission of the German Marshall Fund is to promote the exchange of ideas and cooperation between the United States and Europe in the spirit of the Marshall Plan, and

 

WHEREAS, the recipients of this award will travel abroad extensively, attending seminars and high level meetings with European officials that will take them throughout the continent to explore European and transatlantic economic, political and social issues, and

 

WHEREAS, David Bonoma, one of 63 Americans to receive this honor in 2003, was chosen for his comprehensive knowledge of the American legal system and exemplary skills he has honed in his career as an attorney, and

 

WHEREAS, David Bonoma, who left private practice to join the State’s Attorney’s Office in 1997, and was named Chief of Staff to State’s Attorney Richard A. Devine in June 2001, has proven himself to be a significant positive force at the State’s Attorney’s Office, and

 

WHEREAS, the County of Cook is honored to share one of its assets, such as David Bonoma, whose experience and knowledge will contribute greatly to the goals of the American Marshall Memorial Fellowship program, now, therefore,

 

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County does hereby congratulate David Bonoma on receiving this prestigious award, and join his family and friends in wishing him great success in his endeavors.

 

Approved and adopted this 9th day of January 2003.

 

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03-R-48

RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE DEBORAH SIMS, COUNTY COMMISSIONER

Co-Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER,

FORREST CLAYPOOL, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY,

ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN,

ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO,

JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY, ANTHONY J. PERAICA, MIKE QUIGLEY,

PETER N. SILVESTRI, BOBBIE L. STEELE AND LARRY SUFFREDIN

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

WHEREAS, in 1953 while students at Thornton Township High School in Harvey, Illinois, Vern Allison, Charles Barksdale, Johnnie Carter, Marvin Junior and Mickey McGill formed a singing group that would later be known as the world famous DELLS; and

 

WHEREAS, coached by Harvey Fuqua, lead singer of The Moonglows and inductee into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the DELLS became known as one of the most illustrious harmonizing groups ever; and

 

WHEREAS, their unique and passionate harmony could be heard from miles around singing “Doo Wops” under Harvey’s corner street lights; and

 

WHEREAS, in 1956 the DELLS recorded what many writers deemed the turning point song that defined the Rock & Roll Era, their first million record seller, Oh What A Night, a song that finished at the top of the charts; and

 

WHEREAS, by the late 1960s the DELLS expanded their repertoire and could sing anything, be it modern, jazz, soul, classical or rhythm and blues; and

 

WHEREAS, the DELLS worked hard to create a diversity of sound and in 1967 teamed with songwriter Bobby Miller and arranger, Charles Stepney, who co-wrote and produced most of their songs; and

 

WHEREAS, this union produced 44 R&B charting records, including the number one hit, Stay In My Corner in 1968, Always Together, the number 3 hit in 1968, I Can Sing A Rainbow/Love Is Blue, the number 5 hit in 1969, Oh What A Night remake and Open Your Heart, the number 5 hit in 1970; and

 

WHEREAS, in 1971 the DELLS entered a new phase of their career, releasing the album Freedom Means, produced and arranged by Charles Stepney that produced the outstanding single, The Love We Had (Stays On My Mind), an engaging ballad that proved to be the groups’ biggest hit in two (2) years; and

 

WHEREAS, the Recording Industry Association of America honored the DELLS when they certified Give Your Baby A Standing Ovation in 1973 and I Miss You in 1974 as million dollar sellers; and

 

WHEREAS, one of the highlights of the DELLS career was in 1991 when famous producer/director/writer Robert Townsend released the critically acclaimed hit film,  The Five Heartbeats, a story based on their own lives and careers, and produced another R&B Billboard hit  A Heart Is Not A House For Love; and

 

WHEREAS, the DELLS immense contribution, over the past 50 years, to the music industry worldwide has garnered them prestigious awards including the NAACP Image Award and the Soul of R&B Foundations Pioneer Hall of Fame Award; and

 

WHEREAS, the DELLS profound music career has influenced such individual artists and groups as Marvin Gaye, Teddy Pendergrass, Al Green, the Spinners, the Stylistics, Maurice White and Earth Wind & Fire, the Delphonics, and others.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners hereby extends to the City of Harvey’s Hometown Heroes, the DELLS, its heartiest congratulations upon their 50th Anniversary and wish them many more years of success; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body and that an official copy be tendered to the mighty DELLS as a memento of this milestone.

 

Approved and adopted this 9th day of January 2003.

 

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03-R-49

RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE JOHN H. STROGER, JR.

PRESIDENT OF THE COOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Co-Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE JERRY BUTLER, FORREST CLAYPOOL, EARLEAN COLLINS,

JOHN P. DALEY, ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN,

CARL R. HANSEN, ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO,

JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY, ANTHONY J. PERAICA, MIKE QUIGLEY,

PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS, BOBBIE L. STEELE

AND LARRY SUFFREDIN, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

WHEREAS, Almighty God, in his infinite wisdom, has called Mamie Till Mobley, loving mother of the late Emmett Till, from our midst; and

 

WHEREAS, the oft-told story of Emmett Till’s savage murder for allegedly whistling at a white woman while visiting relatives in Mississippi underscores the dehumanizing and often brutal social climate that existed in our nation; and

 

WHEREAS, a consummate pillar of strength with unshakable faith, Mrs. Till opted to have an open casket at her son’s funeral, an act which allowed the world to see the full extent of the humiliation and torture that her 14-year-old son experienced by the alleged perpetrators; and

 

WHEREAS, a true Christian and “lover of the Lord,” Mrs. Till Mobley would not let herself become filled with hate, stating that doing so would “destroy her from within”; she later remarked that it seemed “...as if the Lord himself took a big eraser and erased it from my conscious mind”; and

 

WHEREAS, with the passing of Mamie Till Mobley, we have lost a courageous, God-fearing woman who turned a horrific personal tragedy into a potent catalyst for positive social change in our great nation.

 

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 Mamie Till Mobley; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be tendered to the family of Mamie Till Mobley so that her memory may be so honored and ever cherished.

 

Approved and adopted this 9th day of January 2003.