RESOLUTIONS January 24, 2002

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 2002; 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 County of Cook, Illinois, as follows:

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 $32,000,000.00 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 $32,000,000.00 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 2002.

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.

Approved and adopted this 24th day of January 2002.

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President

Cook County Board of Commissioners

(S E A L)

Attest: DAVID ORR, County Clerk

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, 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 2002; and

WHEREAS, the County has determined it to be in its best interest to transfer $2,500,000.00 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, Illinois, as follows:

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 $2,500,000.00 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 $2,500,000.00 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 2002.

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.

Approved and adopted this 24th day of January 2002.

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President

Cook County Board of Commissioners

(S E A L)

Attest: DAVID ORR, County Clerk

RESOLUTION

A RESOLUTION providing for a Working Cash Fund of the County of Cook and for transfers therefrom for the Fiscal Year 2002

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 2002 for Cook County, Section 16, establishes a limit of $302.5 million for the Working Cash Funds.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Cook, Illinois, as follows:

Section 2. Authorization. There is hereby created a single, consolidated Working Cash Fund in the amount of $302.5 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 $302.5 million, for 2002 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 therefrom prior to November 30, 2002.

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 2002, December 1, 2001 through November 30, 2002.

Approved and adopted this 24th day of January 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 in His infinite wisdom has called from our midst,

John T. ''Jack'' Carey

born into time October 27, 1952

passed into eternity January 6, 2002, and

WHEREAS John T. “Jack” Carey was the beloved husband of Alexandra (nee Stevens), and

WHEREAS John T. “Jack” Carey was the loving son of Ruth and the late Joe Carey, and

WHEREAS John T. “Jack” Carey was the dear brother of Daniel Carey and Margaret Randolph, and

WHEREAS John T. “Jack” Carey was the loving uncle of eight nieces and nephews, and

WHEREAS John T. “Jack” Carey was president of the Cook County Public Defender’s Union, and in this role was a tireless advocate for the interests of his colleagues, and

WHEREAS John T. “Jack” Carey was held in the highest regard by members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners for the professional manner in which he conducted his numerous appearances before the Board on issues of concern to his union members, and

WHEREAS John T. “Jack” Carey received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Cincinnati, a master’s degree from the University of Chicago, and a law degree from Loyola University, and

WHEREAS all who knew him will attest that John T. “Jack” Carey 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 relatives, now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County that the Board does hereby offer its deepest condolences and most heartfelt sympathy to the family and many friends of John T. “Jack” Carey, 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 John T. “Jack” Carey, that his memory may be so honored and ever cherished.

Approved and adopted this 24th day of January 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 in His infinite wisdom has called from our midst,

Louis Greifenstein, Sr.

born into time February 14, 1913

passed into eternity January 8, 2002, and

WHEREAS Louis Greifenstein, Sr. was the dearly beloved husband of the late Dorothy Baker Greifenstein, and

WHEREAS Louis Greifenstein, Sr. was the devoted father of Louis Jr. (Kathleen), Henry L. (Sandra), Frank (Geraldine) Greifenstein and the late William and the late Robert Greifenstein, and

WHEREAS Louis Greifenstein, Sr. was the loving grandfather of Laura (Neil) Laibly, Louis D. (Donna) Greifenstein and Henry William (Nadine) Greifenstein, and

WHEREAS Louis Greifenstein, Sr. was the cherished great-grandfather of Blake, Brandon and Brooke Laibly and Lily Greifenstein, and

WHEREAS Louis Greifenstein, Sr. was the fond uncle of many nieces and nephews, and

WHEREAS Louis Greifenstein, Sr. was the proprietor of Holden Drug Company for over 70 years, and was known and loved by his customers for his helpful manner and willingness to contribute to the welfare of the community, and

WHEREAS all who knew him will attest that Louis Greifenstein, Sr. 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 relatives, now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County that the Board does hereby offer its deepest condolences and most heartfelt sympathy to the family and many friends of Louis Greifenstein, Sr., 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 Louis Greifenstein, Sr., that his memory may be so honored and ever cherished.

Approved and adopted this 24th day of January 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, 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 teacher Miss Ruth Czarnecki, 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:

Alexander Allen, Trasel Almarinez, Adrian Cervantes, Terrance Clancy, Amber Contreras, Vincent Deng, Gerardo Esquivel, Christian Garcia, Nicolas Guzman, Raven Hurtado, Mark Johnson, Ryan Kaput, John Kazaklis, Eva Leung, Doneri Mayhay, Rebecca Medina, Juanito Munoz, Elliott Ramirez, Matthew Ramirez, Michael Spalla, Gordon Tsang, Colleen Williams, Manuel Yu III, and Stephanie Zondlak-Finegan; 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 24th day of January 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, February 10, 2002, the Boy Scouts of America Troop 111, which the Holy Name Society of St. Louise D. Marillac Parish sponsors, will present the rank of Eagle Scout to Thomas W. Patrick Kuttenberg; and

WHEREAS, the rank of Eagle Scout is the highest achievement a Boy Scout can acquire. They award it to a member who conscientiously completes a significant service project and has earned the required twenty-one merit badges; and

WHEREAS, Thomas W. Patrick Kuttenberg is a senior at Lyons Township High School and is active in Peaceable Schools Initiative (P.S.I.). He is also a member of Who’s Who American High School Students and an active member of the BSA Venture Crew Program and President of the Council Venture Crew; and

WHEREAS, Thomas has been a member of Troop 111 since September 1990 and has worked diligently to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout; and

WHEREAS, Thomas’ Eagle Scout Project required that he coordinate a crew that spent countless hours and several days removing overgrown foliage, constructing a retaining wall and landscaping a site in front of St. Louise School.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and Members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby congratulate Thomas W. Patrick Kuttenberg on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout and commend him for his unwavering commitment to the Boy Scouts of America; 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 Thomas W. Patrick Kuttenberg as recognition for his good work and commitment to all aspects of the community.

Approved and adopted this 24th day of January 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, Thomas Adam Gjondla is a sophomore at Riverside-Brookfield High School and is also a member of the swim team; and

WHEREAS, Thomas Adam Gjondla has been a member of Troop 111 since February 1998 and has worked diligently to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout; and

WHEREAS, Thomas’ Eagle Scout project required that he restore Kiwanis Park in Brookfield to a natural Savannah state by using various techniques to achieve his goal. He removed the overgrown foliage that would eventually choke out the native species and replanted vegetation natural to the area thereby encouraging new plant growth. The Town of Brookfield was so impressed with Tom’s ability to coordinate and complete his project that they appointed him the youngest voting member of the Brookfield Conservation Board.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and the Members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby congratulate Thomas Adam Gjondla on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout and commend him for his unwavering commitment to the Boy Scouts of America; 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 Thomas Adam Gjondla as recognition for his good work and commitment to all aspects of the community.

Approved and adopted this 24th day of January 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, Daniel Richard Fahey is a Senior at Riverside-Brookfield High School and is on the soccer and tennis teams. He is also a member of the ski club, fishing club and German club; and

WHEREAS, Daniel Richard Fahey has been a member of Troop 111 since September 1990 and has worked diligently to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout; and

WHEREAS, Daniel’s Eagle Scout project required the coordination to encourage the proliferation of the Blue Bird and Bat species native to the Brookfield area. He built bird houses and bat houses and planned and worked with a crew in the installation of the habitats in the area including Kiwanis Park.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and the Members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby congratulate Daniel Richard Fahey on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout and commend him for his unwavering commitment to the Boy Scouts of America; 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 Daniel Richard Fahey as recognition for his good work and commitment to all aspects of the community.

Approved and adopted this 24th day of January 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, Charles Martin Gjondla is a senior at Riverside-Brookfield High School and is also a member of the baseball, football and wrestling teams; and

WHEREAS, Charles Martin Gjondla has been a member of Troop 111 since February 1998, and has worked diligently to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout; and

WHEREAS, Charles’ Eagle Scout Project required that he direct a crew that established the central camp for the American Cancer Society at Kiwanis Park in Brookfield. This fundraiser was an overnight walk-a-thon that was an enormous success. Charles and his crew not only helped set up the camp but they also assisted in transporting all the camping equipment of all participants. During the walk-a-thon Charles and his crew provided security for the participants and were the designated clean-up crew when the event concluded.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and the Members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby congratulate Charles Martin Gjondla on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout and commend him for his unwavering commitment to the Boy Scouts of America; 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 Charles Martin Gjondla as recognition for his good work and commitment to all aspects of the community.

Approved and adopted this 24th day of January 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 AND

BOBBIE L. STEELE, COUNTY 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 AND CALVIN R. SUTKER, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom called from our midst Sid Ordower; and

WHEREAS, Sid Ordower, a daring politician and champion of civil rights was a significant and dedicated individual to America and the people of Chicago. He possessed an insatiable quest for the justice of every man; and

WHEREAS, Sid Ordower joined World War II to fight Hitlerism and was highly decorated as a Combat Infantry Captain. With the American Veterans Committee, the United Electrical Workers District II and as a radio news commentator, Ordower fought and defended the rights of Black veterans to live in public housing airport homes; and

WHEREAS, Sid Ordower led several movements to combat mob violence against African-Americans. With his program on WJJD, “Chicago Speaks,” he fought against racism, bigotry and discrimination in every form; and

WHEREAS, not only was Ordower motivated for human rights and equality in all their forms, he was a significant force in projecting the culture of African-Americans through the genres of ethnic music. Through his program “Jubilee Showcase”, many spiritual singers rose to international fame; and

WHEREAS, Sid Ordower ensured that democracy served every human being. He risked his own life for others who were in peril because of racism and diabolical injustice. He will be sorely missed. He is gone, but not forgotten.

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, does hereby extend to the family of the late Sid Ordower 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 Sid Ordower in honor of his memory.

Approved and adopted this 24th day of January 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, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called from our midst,

JOHN P. FOX, JR.

WHEREAS, John P. Fox was the loving brother of Mildred and (the late) Mary Alice, dear uncle of Nancy, Richard, William and John, and many grand nieces and nephews, and

WHEREAS, John P. Fox was born in Chicago and raised in the Uptown neighborhood. He graduated from Loyola Academy and Loyola University and received a law degree from Loyola University after the war, and

WHEREAS, John P. Fox bravely served his country in the Navy during World War II. He served in the Pacific and was navigator for the hospital ship, USS Comfort, when it was struck by a kamikaze plane, killing many aboard, and

WHEREAS, John P. Fox embarked on a long and notable career with then up-and-coming Beatrice Foods. During the next 30 years, he helped turn Beatrice into one of the largest companies in the United States, and

WHEREAS, John P. Fox was profoundly dedicated to his family and became a father figure for his sister’s four young children when their father died, and

WHEREAS, John P. Fox retired from Beatrice Foods in the late 1970s and practiced law for a decade with his childhood friend, Jim Fox, and

WHEREAS, John P. Fox generously shared his knowledge and experience and gave advice and counsel to many young lawyers over the years. He was active in various organizations including Serra International, an organization fostering religious vocations, and

WHEREAS, John P. Fox was fervently devoted to his family and his faith and left an enduring legacy of dedication and commitment to his profession and love for his family.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County does hereby express its deep sorrow at the death of John P. Fox, and offers its heartfelt sympathy to his family in their hour of sorrow and joins his family in honoring his memory, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be tendered to the family of John P. Fox as a memorial of his good works and spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body.

Approved and adopted this 24th day of January 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, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called from our midst,

PATRICIA SIEBERT

WHEREAS, Patricia Siebert was the loving wife of (the late) Robert, beloved mother of Mark, James and John, and proud grandmother of Jason, Kyle and Jake, and

WHEREAS, Patricia Siebert was born in Chicago and attended St. Scholastica High School. After graduating from Mundelein College in less than three years, she went off to Washington to join the Navy WAVES as a cryptographer, breaking German and Japanese World War II codes. Mrs. Siebert earned a master’s degree in Library Science at Catholic University then returned to Chicago and earned a master’s degree in English at Loyola University while working for a management consulting firm. She started work as a librarian for Standard Oil of Indiana at its Chicago headquarters in 1952. Her involvement in politics, civic activities and youth work led to her appointment as the first female chief of the Cook County Jail, and

WHEREAS, Patricia Siebert was an ardent Democrat who became involved in politics at the age of 19 when she was a precinct captain in her neighborhood of East Rogers Park. She later served on the Illinois Democratic Party Platform Committee, was a co-founder of the Illinois Democratic Women’s Caucus and helped run 13 political campaigns, including those of Governor Otto Kerner, and

WHEREAS, Patricia Siebert amassed the highest vote total of any suburban Democrat until 1970 in her unsuccessful run for Cook County Board Commissioner that same year, and

WHEREAS, Patricia Siebert was hired by Sheriff Richard J. Elrod to head Cook County’s new Youth Services Department in 1970, one of the first in the nation. She became assistant executive director of the Department of Corrections under Elrod, overseeing the jail, and was director of special projects, and

WHEREAS, Patricia Siebert was deeply committed to youth and helped found The Harbour, a Park Ridge shelter care facility for girls in crisis, and

WHEREAS, Patricia Siebert was honored for her service to many organizations including the Illinois Association of School Social Workers, the Illinois Congress of Parents and Teachers, the Evanston Committee on Mental Health, the Evanston YMCA and the 13th District Democratic Women’s Club, and

WHEREAS, Patricia Siebert had a great zest for life. She retired in 1986 and sold real estate “for fun” before moving to Las Vegas in the early 1990s. She enjoyed the casinos, took a cruise around the world and was an avid reader, going through five or six books a week, and

WHEREAS, Patricia Siebert was profoundly devoted to her family, her faith and her profession and lived an extraordinary life dedicated to Democratic ideals and the betterment of society.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County does hereby express its deep sorrow at the death of Patricia Siebert, and offers its heartfelt sympathy to her family in their hour of sorrow and joins her family in honoring her memory, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be tendered to the family of Patricia Siebert as a memorial of her good works and spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body.

Approved and adopted this 24th day of January 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, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called from our midst,

PHYLLIS SUTKER

WHEREAS, Phyllis Sutker was the beloved wife of Melvin, loving mother of Kim and Hal, dear grandmother of Alexis, Clarissa, Ashley and Theodore, and fond sister of Philip and the late Gussia and Earl, and

WHEREAS, Phyllis Sutker was born in Chicago and grew up on the West Side. She graduated from Crane High School and began her professional career as a secretary. Mrs. Sutker took a course in law and worked for the Chicago Department of Planning in the 1950s and 1960s. She was one of the first women to become a leading real estate broker in the trucking industry, and

WHEREAS, Phyllis Sutker developed her expertise in building and selling truck terminals as a secretary and later a broker for the late real estate developer Harry F. Chaddick, owner of First American Realty Company, now a division of Concord Development Corp. Her success in the real estate trucking industry led her to serve as president of the company for the rest of her life, and

WHEREAS, Phyllis Sutker was nationally renowned for her knowledge of trucking facilities and related transportation properties. Her remarkable acumen resulted in domination of the Chicago freight terminal market. “Everyone who did business with her knew she was the best at what she did, and she was incredibly successful at it,” said Wayne Moretti, president of Concord Development Corp., and

WHEREAS, Phyllis Sutker was the first woman ever admitted to the Chicago Traffic Club and she was a member of the Illinois Transportation Association. Mrs. Sutker was considered an authority in the deregulation of the trucking industry during the 1980s, and

WHEREAS, Phyllis Sutker was committed to education and youth and contributed to the Teachers’ Association for Outdoor & Adventure Education, a California-based nonprofit organization aimed at increasing youth access to the outdoors, and

WHEREAS, Phyllis Sutker loved to garden and walk along the lake near her home in Evanston. She was versed in the stock market and an art collector, and

WHEREAS, Phyllis Sutker was respected, admired and beloved by her friends and colleagues alike and was considered by all who knew her to be an endearing and wonderful person who was deeply devoted to her family, and

WHEREAS, Phyllis Sutker led an extraordinary life and left an enduring legacy of achievement and determination and love of her family, her faith and her profession.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County does hereby express its deep sorrow at the death of Phyllis Sutker, and offers its heartfelt sympathy to her family in their hour of sorrow and joins her family in honoring her memory, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be tendered to the family of Phyllis Sutker as a memorial of her good works and spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body.

Approved and adopted this 24th day of January 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 AND

EARLEAN COLLINS, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Co-Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE JERRY BUTLER, ALLAN C. CARR, 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 infinite wisdom has call from our midst,

NORA BASKIN DRAGGS

WHEREAS, NORA BASKIN DRAGGS was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, and spiritual leader; and

WHEREAS, NORA BASKIN DRAGGS who possessed a strong sense of family and community became affectionately known as Mother Draggs; and

WHEREAS, MOTHER DRAGGS had an unquenchable desire to assist and give comfort to the sick, indigent and troubled youth; and

WHEREAS, MOTHER DRAGGS was devoted to her family and to the principle that education was the true road to freedom; and

WHEREAS, MOTHER DRAGGS children all are honorable and productive adults; and

WHEREAS, MOTHER DRAGGS has led a full and fruitful life as entrepreneur, community activist, spiritual leader, and mother.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County does hereby express its deep sorrow at the death of NORA BASKIN DRAGGS and offers its heartfelt sympathy to her family in this hour of sorrow and joins her family in honoring her memory; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be tendered to the family of NORA BASKIN DRAGGS as a memorial of her good works and spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body.

Approved and adopted this 24th day of January 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, the Columbian Club of Chicago, an Italian-American organization dedicated to charitable activities, will hold its 63rd Annual Installation Dinner on January 26, 2002; and

WHEREAS, Frank Trocchio, DDS, will be sworn in as the Columbian Club’s new President; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Trocchio was born on Chicago’s West Side and was raised on the Northwest Side. He is a graduate of Holy Cross High School in River Grove and of Loyola University. Dr. Trocchio received his doctorate of dental surgery at Loyola School of Dentistry and currently practices in Elmwood Park; and

WHEREAS, as the President of the Columbian Club of Chicago, Dr. Trocchio will provide his leadership to the organization’s goal of contributing to charitable causes such as the Villa Scalabrini, Shriner’s Children’s Hospital, Little Sisters of the Poor, the Italian Cultural Center and the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago as well as providing scholarships to deserving students of Italian heritage; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Trocchio will be especially proud to establish a new scholarship, the Charles A. Trocchio Memorial Scholarship, in honor of his late brother.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and Board of Commissioners of Cook County does hereby congratulate Dr. Frank Trocchio on his election as President of the Columbian Club of Chicago and commend him on his dedication to his profession and his commitment to many worthy causes; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be tendered for presentation to Dr. Trocchio as evidence of the esteem in which he is held by this Honorable Body and the residents of Cook County.

Approved and adopted this 24th day of January 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, the Triton College Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to the enhancement of service and educational opportunities at Triton College. Each year the Foundation hosts a President’s Reception at which it honors a person who has made a positive impact on the community; and

WHEREAS, the Foundation’s 2002 honoree is the Honorable Corinne Wood, Lieutenant Governor of the State of Illinois; and

WHEREAS, Corinne Wood made history by becoming the first woman Lieutenant Governor of the State and serves as an inspiration for the women of Illinois; and

WHEREAS, civic and community responsibility have been a driving force throughout Ms. Wood’s life. She has served on numerous charitable, political and governmental boards and was a member of the Illinois House of Representatives; and

WHEREAS, Lieutenant Governor Wood provides strong leadership in health care, environmental protection, senior advocacy, crime prevention and economic development to the residents of Illinois.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and Board of Commissioners of Cook County does hereby thank Lieutenant Governor Corinne Wood for her many years of dedication to the people of Cook County and the State of Illinois and congratulate her on this well-deserved honor; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be tendered for presentation to Corinne Wood as evidence of the esteem in which she is held by this Honorable Body and the residents of Cook County.

Approved and adopted this 24th day of January 2002.

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President

Cook County Board of Commissioners

(S E A L)

Attest: DAVID ORR, County Clerk