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,
THEMIS N. ANASTOS
WHEREAS, Themis N. Anastos was the beloved husband for 50 years of Dena, loving father of Nicholas and John, proud grandfather of Thomas, Elizabeth, Christopher, Todd, Dennis and Jonathan, dear brother of William, Gus, Mary and Thomas, fond brother-in-law of Sam and George, devoted uncle and godfather of many, and held in great esteem by all who knew him, and
WHEREAS, Themis N. Anastos was born in a small village near Corinth and moved to Downstate Johnston City at the age of eleven. He graduated from Northwestern University in 1940 and obtained his law degree after the war. Mr. Anastos became an expert in U.S. labor relations and transportation law, and
WHEREAS, Themis N. Anastos bravely served in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II and attained the rank of major, and
WHEREAS, Themis N. Anastos made headlines in 1953 as an Illinois Assistant Attorney General when he spearheaded the collection of five million dollars in delinquent state fees from trucking companies, and
WHEREAS, Themis N. Anastos became general counsel in 1955 for Cartage Exchange of Chicago, Inc., an association of more than one hundred large trucking companies in the Chicago area. He was a member of the Illinois Bar Association for fifty years and a past president of the Hellenic Bar Association, and
WHEREAS, Themis N. Anastos was active in his community. In 1963 he led an effort with his Morton Grove neighbors to annex to Skokie after the village declined to pave their streets. The annexation failed but Morton Grove paved the streets, and
WHEREAS, Themis N. Anastos devoted his enormous energy to numerous charitable organizations including the City of Hope, Little City Foundation and the United Crusade, and
WHEREAS, Themis N. Anastos was zealously committed to youth and volunteerism and taught Sunday school, coached basketball and served on the parish council at St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church in Chicago. He also led a Great Books class for elementary school pupils in Lincolnwood, and
WHEREAS, Themis N. Anastos was a history, anthropology and archeology buff and enjoyed the classics, and
WHEREAS, Themis N. Anastos had a great enthusiasm for life and left an enduring legacy of dedication, compassion and love of his family, his faith, his community and his profession.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County does hereby express its deep sorrow at the death of Themis N. Anastos, 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 Themis N. Anastos as a memorial of his good works and spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body.
Approved and adopted this 7th day of February 2002.
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President
Cook County Board of Commissioners
(S E A L)
Attest: DAVID ORR, County Clerk
RESOLUTION
Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE CALVIN R. SUTKER, COUNTY COMMISSIONER
Co-Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER,
ALLAN C. CARR, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, GREGG GOSLIN,
CARL R. HANSEN, TED LECHOWICZ, ROBERTO MALDONADO,
WILLIAM R. MORAN, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, MIKE QUIGLEY,
HERBERT T. SCHUMANN, JR., PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS
AND BOBBIE L. STEELE, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called from our midst,
DAVID S. BERN
WHEREAS, David S. Bern was the beloved husband for 55 years of (the late) Ruth, loving father of Miriam, inspirational and devoted grandfather of Deena and Eliot, step-grandfather of James and Jeremy, very devoted brother of Nuita, and proud great-grandfather of Nicole, Ruth, Samantha and Justin, Carolyn, Jack and Tessandra, and
WHEREAS, David S. Bern was born in Poland in 1908 and held a doctoral degree in law and political science from the University of Vilnius, Lithuania. He escaped from his hometown of Suvalki with his wife and daughter in 1940. They arrived in Pennsylvania after a three year journey to Russia, Japan and Canada. The rest of Mr. Bern’s family, except his sister, did not survive the Holocaust, and
WHEREAS, David S. Bern moved his family to Chicago in 1944 where he became a law clerk and received his law degree from DePaul University in 1947. He became a successful real estate operator and attorney, and
WHEREAS, David S. Bern was past chairman of the Lawyers Division of the Jewish Federation of Chicago, and
WHEREAS, David S. Bern devoted his life to honor those killed in the Holocaust. He became the chairman of the Jewish Illinois Conference after the inception of the State of Israel, starting memorial services in Chicago to honor the 6 million Jews killed in the Holocaust, and
WHEREAS, David S. Bern dedicated his tireless energy to the Jewish community and was the honorary president of the Zionist Organization of Chicago, and
WHEREAS, David S. Bern was a man of faith and was ardently committed to Jewish education. He began to teach Hebrew in the mid-1950s at the Logan Square Synagogue Hebrew School. Mr. Bern was chairman of the board at the Hallandale Community Center Synagogue, and
WHEREAS, David S. Bern left a legacy of unswerving dedication and commitment to his family, his faith and his community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County does hereby express its deep sorrow at the death of David S. Bern, 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 David S. Bern as a memorial of his good works and spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body.
Approved and adopted this 7th day of February 2002.
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President
Cook County Board of Commissioners
(S E A L)
Attest: DAVID ORR, County Clerk
RESOLUTION
Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE CALVIN R. SUTKER, COUNTY COMMISSIONER
Co-Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER,
ALLAN C. CARR, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, GREGG GOSLIN,
CARL R. HANSEN, TED LECHOWICZ, ROBERTO MALDONADO,
WILLIAM R. MORAN, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, MIKE QUIGLEY,
HERBERT T. SCHUMANN, JR., PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS
AND BOBBIE L. STEELE, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called from our midst,
ROY PATTERSON
WHEREAS, Roy Patterson was the loving husband for 53 years of Elaine, beloved father of David and the late Kathleen and Tom, cherished grandfather of Jake, Billy and Sammy, and fond brother of (the late) Donald, and
WHEREAS, Roy Patterson was born in Michigan and grew up on the Upper Peninsula where he developed a life long love of fishing. He earned his bachelor’s and medical degrees from the University of Michigan. Dr. Patterson completed his internship, residency and a fellowship at the university hospital. He improved the lives of thousands of allergy and asthma patients from around the world, and
WHEREAS, Roy Patterson served his country as a radio operator in the Navy during World War II, and
WHEREAS, Roy Patterson taught at the University of Michigan Medical School for a year before moving to Northwestern University Medical School where he was appointed chief of the Allergy-Immunology Division in 1967. In that capacity, he trained doctors, conducted research, wrote 800 articles, edited professional journals and treated patients. He trained 118 physicians in allergy and clinical immunology over his career, and
WHEREAS, Roy Patterson was a gifted researcher who developed techniques to measure IgE antibodies, which cause allergic symptoms in allergy and asthma sufferers. He and his team identified and developed a treatment for idiopathic anaphylaxis and developed a lab test for diagnosing allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis. Dr. Patterson held five U.S. patents in treatments for allergies or asthma, and
WHEREAS, Roy Patterson was honored when a professorship of medicine at Northwestern was named after him as well as a textbook he edited on allergic diseases. Dr. Patterson held many positions in professional organizations and earned numerous awards in his field. “He had a profound influence on the field of allergy and clinical immunology and was in the forefront during the time that the present approach to treating allergic disease was being shaped,” said Dr. Lewis Landsberg, dean and vice president of medical affairs at Northwestern University Medical School, and
WHEREAS, Roy Patterson served as president of the American Academy of Allergy in 1976 and was a master and a fellow of the American College of Physicians, and
WHEREAS, Roy Patterson generously volunteered his time as president of the school board for Avoca School District 37 in Wilmette, and
WHEREAS, Roy Patterson was an unflaggingly dedicated and caring physician and researcher who left an enduring legacy of devotion to his family, his community, his profession and to improving the lives of others.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County does hereby express its deep sorrow at the death of Roy Patterson, 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 Roy Patterson as a memorial of his good works and spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body.
Approved and adopted this 7th day of February 2002.
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President
Cook County Board of Commissioners
(S E A L)
Attest: DAVID ORR, County Clerk
RESOLUTION
Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE JOHN P. DALEY, PRESIDENT JOHN H. STROGER, JR.
AND TED LECHOWICZ, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Co-Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE JERRY BUTLER, ALLAN C. CARR, EARLEAN COLLINS,
GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, ROBERTO MALDONADO,
WILLIAM R. MORAN, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, MIKE QUIGLEY,
HERBERT T. SCHUMANN, JR., PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS,
BOBBIE L. STEELE AND CALVIN R. SUTKER, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WHEREAS Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called from our midst,
William E. Hartigan
born into time July 13, 1941
passed into eternity January 31, 2002, and
WHEREAS William E. Hartigan was the beloved husband of Jean (nee Graver), and
WHEREAS William E. Hartigan was the loving father of Nancy (Laurence) Acker, William J. (Susan), Thomas J. (Linda) and the late Joseph, and
WHEREAS William E. Hartigan was the dear grandfather of Larry and Molly Acker, Billy, Brittney and Tommy Hartigan, and
WHEREAS William E. Hartigan was the fond brother of James D. (Susan), Kathleen (George) Connelly, Coleen (the Honorable Francis) Dolan and the late Rosemary Hartigan, and
WHEREAS William E. Hartigan was the dear uncle of many nieces and nephews, and
WHEREAS William E. Hartigan was a successful entrepreneur, founder of Hartigan Chevrolet in Chicago and Heritage Cadillac in Lombard, and
WHEREAS William E. Hartigan achieved his success in the automobile industry by earning a reputation for the highest integrity and excellence in customer service, and
WHEREAS all who knew him will attest that William E. Hartigan 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 William E. Hartigan, 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 William E. Hartigan, that his memory may be so honored and ever cherished.
Approved and adopted this 7th day of February 2002.
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President
Cook County Board of Commissioners
(S E A L)
Attest: DAVID ORR, County Clerk
RESOLUTION
Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE JOHN P. DALEY, PRESIDENT JOHN H. STROGER, JR.
AND TED LECHOWICZ, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Co-Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE JERRY BUTLER, ALLAN C. CARR, EARLEAN COLLINS,
GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, ROBERTO MALDONADO,
WILLIAM R. MORAN, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, MIKE QUIGLEY,
HERBERT T. SCHUMANN, JR., PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS,
BOBBIE L. STEELE AND CALVIN R. SUTKER, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WHEREAS Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called from our midst,
Joseph R. McDevitt
born into time June 24, 1922
passed into eternity January 29, 2002, and
WHEREAS Joseph R. McDevitt was the beloved husband of Marjorie (nee Erickson), and
WHEREAS Joseph R. McDevitt was the devoted father of Anne McDevitt, Joseph B. (Rita), Cathy (Otto) Zollondz, Margaret (Jim) O'Connor, Jack (Doris), Jim (Jane), Mary Jean (Ed) Gengo, Susan (David) Lockie, Michael (DeeDee), Maureen (Kevin) Troke and the late Thomas, and
WHEREAS Joseph R. McDevitt was the cherished grandfather of Mary, Katie, Joseph and Michael McDevitt, Megan, Matt and Claire Zollondz, Beth, Jim and Caitlin O'Connor, Adam Ackerman, Patrick, Kevin, Michael and Eddie Gengo, Henry, Daniel, Freddie and Bridget Lockie, Luke McDevitt, Megan Troke and Catherine Grace McDevitt, and
WHEREAS Joseph R. McDevitt was the fond brother of the late Viola (Al) Eck, Veronica Nielsen, Loretta (Al) Bossung, Josephine (Howard) Wiegel, James (late Helen), William (Alice) and Edward (Vivian), and
WHEREAS Joseph R. McDevitt was the devoted son of the late Ella and William and fond uncle of many nieces and nephews, and
WHEREAS Joseph R. McDevitt bravely answered the call of his country during World War II, and served the cause of freedom with honor and pride in the United States Army, where his outstanding service during the Pacific Campaign earned him two Bronze Battle Stars and a World War II Victory Medal, and
WHEREAS all who knew him will attest that Joseph R. McDevitt 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 Joseph R. McDevitt, 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 Joseph R. McDevitt, that his memory may be so honored and ever cherished.
Approved and adopted this 7th day of February 2002.
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President
Cook County Board of Commissioners
(S E A L)
Attest: DAVID ORR, County Clerk
RESOLUTION
Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE JOHN P. DALEY, PRESIDENT JOHN H. STROGER, JR.
AND TED LECHOWICZ, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Co-Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE JERRY BUTLER, ALLAN C. CARR, EARLEAN COLLINS,
GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, ROBERTO MALDONADO,
WILLIAM R. MORAN, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, MIKE QUIGLEY,
HERBERT T. SCHUMANN, JR., PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS,
BOBBIE L. STEELE AND CALVIN R. SUTKER, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WHEREAS Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called from our midst,
Vincent P. Blakely
born into time August 16, 1941
passed into eternity January 23, 2002, and
WHEREAS Vincent P. Blakely was the loving husband of JoAnn (nee Cummuta), and
WHEREAS Vincent P. Blakely was the proud father of Sean, Brian, Michael (Monica) and Thomas Blakely, and
WHEREAS Vincent P. Blakely began his long and industrious career as a baker and delivery man for a Chicago-based cookie company, where he developed a work ethic that would serve him well for his entire working life, and
WHEREAS Vincent P. Blakely was an entrepreneur, with a natural business acumen demonstrated by his 1982 acquisition of a struggling manufacturing firm, which he developed into a thriving aerospace supplier with 90 employees, and
WHEREAS Vincent P. Blakely was the devoted son of the late Vincent P. and Marcella Blakely, and
WHEREAS all who knew him will attest that Vincent P. Blakely 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 Vincent P. Blakely, 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 Vincent P. Blakely, that his memory may be so honored and ever cherished.
Approved and adopted this 7th day of February 2002.
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President
Cook County Board of Commissioners
(S E A L)
Attest: DAVID ORR, County Clerk
RESOLUTION
Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE JOHN P. DALEY, PRESIDENT JOHN H. STROGER, JR.
AND TED LECHOWICZ, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Co-Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE JERRY BUTLER, ALLAN C. CARR, EARLEAN COLLINS,
GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, ROBERTO MALDONADO,
WILLIAM R. MORAN, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, MIKE QUIGLEY,
HERBERT T. SCHUMANN, JR., PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS,
BOBBIE L. STEELE AND CALVIN R. SUTKER, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WHEREAS, the students of Bridgeport Catholic Academy have diligently 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 Mrs. Mary Pat Palumbo, and their D.A.R.E. program instructor, Officer Mary Jo Obzrut of the Chicago Police Department, and
WHEREAS, the students of Bridgeport Catholic Academy 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 Bridgeport Catholic Academy on their outstanding achievements:
Delmonte Ash, Patrick Bennewate, Samantha Botica, Lisa Bulvan, Kristy Ceniti, Joshua Clemens, Santiago Delreal, Jose Estrada, Daniel Goggin, Genesis Gomez, John Haynes, Cara Hough, David Huang, Martyna Kaladyte, Tracy Karpinski, Erin Knapp, Maura Knapp, Jenna Kordelewski, Billy Lacy, Alyssa Madia, Nicholas Mancari, Alberto Murillo, Santos Munoz, Jessica Nelson, Patrick O’Neill, Emily Preikschat, John Sorrentino, Brendan Takash, Amaris Vazouez and Jillian Vilimas, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be presented to the above class of Bridgeport Catholic Academy as a symbol of their fine work and bright future as young citizens of their community.
Approved and adopted this 7th day of February 2002.
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President
Cook County Board of Commissioners
(S E A L)
Attest: DAVID ORR, County Clerk
RESOLUTION
Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE JOHN P. DALEY, PRESIDENT JOHN H. STROGER, JR.
AND TED LECHOWICZ, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Co-Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE JERRY BUTLER, ALLAN C. CARR, EARLEAN COLLINS,
GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, ROBERTO MALDONADO,
WILLIAM R. MORAN, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, MIKE QUIGLEY,
HERBERT T. SCHUMANN, JR., PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS,
BOBBIE L. STEELE AND CALVIN R. SUTKER, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WHEREAS Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called from our midst,
Faye Hartnett
born into time November 14, 1913
passed into eternity January 22, 2002, and
WHEREAS Faye Hartnett (nee Armstrong) was the beloved wife of the late Daniel Hartnett, and
WHEREAS Faye Hartnett was the cherished mother of Madge (Bob) Erlenbaugh, Reverend Daniel Hartnett, S.J. and the late Joan Rann Davin, Murph and Baby Mary Jo, and
WHEREAS Faye Hartnett was the dear sister of the late Evelyn Daniel, Eunice Boylan, Harriet Rowe, Thomas, William and Robert Armstrong, and the fond sister-in-law of Doris Armstrong, and
WHEREAS Faye Hartnett was the loving “Graddy” of Patt and John Cheney, Rick and Eileen Rann, Jamie and Bob Vanecko, Marijo and John Talaga and Bob, Kristin and Maggie, and
WHEREAS Faye Hartnett was the cherished “GG” to Tim and Claire, Beth, Megan, Bobby, Mary Kate, Danny, Meg, Jack, Nora, Rose Hartnett and the late Caitlin, and
WHEREAS Faye Hartnett was known and loved as “Aunt Faye” to 25 years of Sullivan High School students, and
WHEREAS all who knew her will attest that Faye Hartnett was a kind and compassionate woman, virtuous of character and gentle in spirit, admired and respected by her many friends and neighbors, and dearly loved by her 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 Faye Hartnett, 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 Faye Hartnett, that her memory may be so honored and ever cherished.
Approved and adopted this 7th day of February 2002.
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President
Cook County Board of Commissioners
(S E A L)
Attest: DAVID ORR, County Clerk
RESOLUTION
Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE TED LECHOWICZ, PRESIDENT JOHN H. STROGER, JR.
AND JOHN P. DALEY, 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, Dr. Larry J. Goodman, M.D., has been selected as President and CEO of Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical Center and of Rush System for Health, which operates five other hospitals in the Chicagoland area; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Goodman has been long recognized as an infectious disease specialist; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Goodman is presently Senior Vice-President of Medical Affairs for Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical Center and Dean of Rush Medical College; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Goodman previously served as Medical Director of Cook County Hospital (from 1996 through 1998) and as an attending physician at Cook County Hospital from (1991 through 1998); and
WHEREAS, Dr. Goodman served the people of the County of Cook with distinction during his tenure with the County; and
WHEREAS, this Body takes great pride in recognizing those citizens of this County who are noted for their achievements and contributions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County does hereby congratulate Dr. Larry J. Goodman on his appointment as President and CEO of Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical Center and of Rush System for Health and wish him continued success in his future endeavors; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be tendered to Dr. Larry J. Goodman as recognition of his good work and many accomplishments and also spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body.
Approved and adopted this 7th day of February 2002.
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President
Cook County Board of Commissioners
(S E A L)
Attest: DAVID ORR, County Clerk
RESOLUTION
Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE HERBERT T. SCHUMANN, JR., 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,
PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS, BOBBIE L. STEELE
AND CALVIN R. SUTKER, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Honoring the Recognition of
Eagle Scout Alex Wason
By the Eagle Scout Court of Honor
Boy Scouts of America – Troop 3
WHEREAS, on Saturday, February 9, 2002, the Eagle Scout Court of Honor, Boy Scouts of America – Troop 3, will meet to honor Alex Wason for his achievements in scouting; and
WHEREAS, Alex Wason is a graduate of St. John of the Cross Grammar School and is currently a sophomore at Lyons Township High School; and
WHEREAS, Alex Wason has been a lifelong member of Boy Scouts and continues to advance through the ranks from Tenderfoot Rank, Second Class Rank, First Class Rank, Star Scout and Life Scout, each said rank requiring the fulfillment of certain requirements; and
WHEREAS, in order to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout, Alex Wason has to earn a minimum of twenty-one merit badges, a combination of twelve required and nine that are chosen by the scout; and
WHEREAS, in order to achieve the Eagle Scout Rank, Alex is required to plan, develop and provide leadership to others in a service project that benefits a religious institute, a school, or a community; and
WHEREAS, for his Eagle Project, Alex Wason organized, planned and completed the painting of a large room, which greatly benefited a not-for-profit organization in his community; and
WHEREAS, throughout all phases of his scouting life, Alex Wason has demonstrated the Scout spirit by living the Scout Oath (Promise) and the Scout Law in his everyday life; and
WHEREAS, Alex Wason has distinguished himself by earning of the Eagle Scout Rank and is being recognized for his achievement by his troop, his family, and friends.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and the Members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners take this opportunity to congratulate Scout Alex Wason for his meritorious achievement; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be spread upon the official proceedings of the Board of Commissioners of Cook County, and that a copy thereof be tendered to Alex Wason as a testimonial of the high esteem and appreciation in which he is regarded by the Members of the Board of Commissioners of Cook County.
Approved and adopted this 7th day of February 2002.
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President
Cook County Board of Commissioners
(S E A L)
Attest: DAVID ORR, County Clerk
RESOLUTION
Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE WILLIAM R. MORAN, COUNTY COMMISSIONER
Co-Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER,
ALLAN C. CARR, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, GREGG GOSLIN,
CARL R. HANSEN, TED LECHOWICZ, ROBERTO MALDONADO,
JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, MIKE QUIGLEY, HERBERT T. SCHUMANN, JR.,
PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS, BOBBIE L. STEELE
AND CALVIN R. SUTKER, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WHEREAS, the tiny Japanese island of Iwo Jima is just under five miles long and two and half miles wide at its widest point, and
WHEREAS, the island is located slightly south and west of the midpoint between Tokyo and Saipan, the name of the island, Iwo Jima, translates to Sulfur Island for the numerous ground vents that spew sulfur, and
WHEREAS, the island is mostly barren, with a 556 foot extinct volcano, Mt. Suribachi, on the southern tip of the island, black sands, rocky cliffs and no source of drinkable water, and
WHEREAS, the United States sent more Marines to Iwo Jima than to any other battle, 110,000 Marines in 880 U.S. Ships which sailed from Hawaii to Iwo Jima in 40 days, and
WHEREAS, the amphibious assault on Iwo Jima was considered to be the “ultimate storm landing”, with a striking force of 74,000 Marines, and
WHEREAS, shortly before 2:00 a.m. on February 19, 1945 the Navy’s big guns opened up on Iwo Jima signaling the beginning of D-Day, one-hundred ten bombers then screamed out of the sky to drop more bombs with the Navy’s big guns following this aerial assault, and
WHEREAS, at 8:30 a.m., the order, “Land the Landing Force”, sent the first wave of Marines towards the deadly shores. Once ashore, the Marines were bedeviled by the loose volcanic ash, unable to dig foxholes, they were sitting ducks for the hidden Japanese gunners, and
WHEREAS, the planners estimated the attack on Iwo Jima should have been over within a week or less, they hadn’t planned on the stubborn, savvy fighting of the estimated 21,000 Japanese troops who took advantage of the terrain by fighting from below ground, in caves and on top of Mt. Suribachi, and
WHEREAS, what started as a quick, violent attack turned into 36 days of some of the fiercest and bloodiest fighting the Marines had encountered proven by the 2,400 American casualties on that first day, and
WHEREAS, on February 23, 1945 six U.S. Serviceman: Mike Strank, Harlon Block, Franklin Sousley, Ira Hayes, Rene Gagnon and John Bradley carried and raised the United States flag on Mt. Suribachi becoming one of the most memorable moments in United States history, and
WHEREAS, on March 25, 1945, the Battle of Iwo Jima was finally over, with the U.S. the victor, however, over 6,000 Marines, sailors and soldiers died, over 18,000 were wounded and 500 were presumed dead or MIA,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and the Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby salute the memory of United States Servicemen who fought and died at the Battle of Iwo Jima, and so honors the anniversary of the sacrifices made by these Servicemen to make the world a safer place to live.
Approved and adopted this 7th day of February 2002.
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President
Cook County Board of Commissioners
(S E A L)
Attest: DAVID ORR, County Clerk
RESOLUTION
Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE ALLAN C. CARR, COUNTY COMMISSIONER
Co-Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER,
EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN,
TED LECHOWICZ, ROBERTO MALDONADO, WILLIAM R. MORAN,
JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, MIKE QUIGLEY, HERBERT T. SCHUMANN, JR.,
PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS, BOBBIE L. STEELE
AND CALVIN R. SUTKER, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WHEREAS, on Saturday, March 2, 2002 the Sequin Retarded Citizens Association will hold their annual dinner dance and present Mrs. Millie Slezak with the “John F. Kubik Humanitarian Award”; and
WHEREAS, the “John F. Kubik Humanitarian Award” is presented annually to an individual who has shared their heart, vision, hard work and generous spirit with their fellow man and community; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Slezak is a life long resident of Berwyn/Westchester where she serves as Office Manager for State Treasurer Judy Baar Topinka; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Slezak has unselfishly devoted her time to many organizations: Seguin Retarded Citizens Association, Berwyn Cicero Council of Aging, Berwyn Historical Society, Berwyn Women’s Club, Berwyn VFW Women’s Auxiliary, Morton Scholarship League, Bohemian Ladies Aid of Tabor Hill Healthcare Center, Art MacQuilkin Boys Club and the Rotary Club of Cicero, to name a few; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Slezak is also the recipient of awards for her contributions from the Cicero Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Cermak Road Business Association, Grant Works Children’s Center, Senior Citizens Achievement Award and The Fillmore Center, Outstanding Contribution and Dedication Award; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Slezak is blessed with two loving children, Charlotte and Dana and is the devoted grandmother to Carly; and
WHEREAS, little known facts about Millie are: she is a devoted fan of “Wheel of Fortune” and “Who Wants to be a Millionaire”. She loves to do “word-puzzles” and you can always find a puzzle book in her purse. Millie enjoys the theater, going to the movies and calls “BINGO” at the Council of Aging on a regular basis.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby commend Mrs. Millie Slezak for her outstanding contribution and commitment to all aspects of the community and congratulate her on receiving the 2002 John F. Kubik Humanitarian Award.
Approved and adopted this 7th day of February 2002.
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President
Cook County Board of Commissioners
(S E A L)
Attest: DAVID ORR, County Clerk
RESOLUTION
Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE TED LECHOWICZ, PRESIDENT JOHN H. STROGER, JR.
AND JOHN P. DALEY, 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 County Board has learned with sorrow of the death of Jerome H. Torshen; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Torshen was a 1955 graduate of Harvard Law School; and
WHEREAS, in 1963, Mr. Torshen founded the law firm now known as Torshen, Spreyer & Slobig, Ltd.; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Torshen was engaged in the practice of law for over 46 years; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Torshen served as counsel to the Honorable Richard J. Daley, Mayor of the City of Chicago, in connection with the 1968 and 1972 Democratic National Conventions; and
WHEREAS, in 1969, Mr. Torshen also served as associate counsel to a special commission of the Illinois Supreme Court, for and with future U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Torshen was a mentor to many young lawyers and will be remembered for his respect for the law, his belief in justice, his fine legal skills, and his handling of difficult and complex cases; and
WHEREAS, Jerome H. Torshen leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Kay, his son, Jonathan, his daughter, Jacqueline, and many other family members and friends; and
WHEREAS, Jerome H. Torshen will be missed by all who knew him.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County does hereby express its deep sorrow at the death of Jerome H. Torshen, offers its heartfelt sympathy to his family in their hour of sorrow and loneliness, for their loss is shared by all Members of this Body and the people of the County of Cook, and join his family and friends in honoring his memory; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be tendered to the family of Jerome H. Torshen as a memorial of his good works and also spread upon the official proceeding of this Honorable Body.
Approved and adopted this 7th day of February 2002.
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President
Cook County Board of Commissioners
(S E A L)
Attest: DAVID ORR, County Clerk
RESOLUTION
Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE TED LECHOWICZ, PRESIDENT JOHN H. STROGER, JR.
AND JOHN P. DALEY, 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 County Board has learned with sorrow of the death of Jack C. Leahy, President of Leahy and Associates, Inc., a prominent local insurance firm; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Leahy was one of the founders of Leahy and Associates, Inc. in the late 1960s; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Leahy was a graduate of Notre Dame and was the nephew of the late Frank Leahy, legendary football coach of Notre Dame; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Leahy was active for many years in numerous community and civic organizations, including the Little City Foundation, Maryville Academy, Misericordia Home and the St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital Advisory Board; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Leahy was also a pilot and served his country in the U.S. Navy for 20 years (from 1948 through 1968); and
WHEREAS, Mr. Leahy leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Laverne, his son, John Leahy, two daughters, Helen Diane Leahy and Linda Butsch, five grandchildren, Christopher, Jennifer, Patrick, Sarah and Gillian Butsch, and many other family members and friends; and
WHEREAS, Jack C. Leahy will be missed by all who knew him.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County does hereby express its deep sorrow at the death of Jack C. Leahy, offers its heartfelt sympathy to his family in their hour of sorrow and loneliness, for their loss is shared by all Members of this Body and the people of the County of Cook, and join his family and friends in honoring his memory; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be tendered to the family of Jack C. Leahy as a memorial of his good works and also spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body.
Approved and adopted this 7th day of February 2002.
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President
Cook County Board of Commissioners
(S E A L)
Attest: DAVID ORR, County Clerk
RESOLUTION
Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE WILLIAM R. MORAN AND
PRESIDENT JOHN H. STROGER, JR., 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, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, MIKE QUIGLEY,
HERBERT T. SCHUMANN, JR., PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS,
BOBBIE L. STEELE AND CALVIN R. SUTKER, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WHEREAS, South Suburban College was founded in 1927 as Thornton Junior College, as an extension of Thornton Township High School; and
WHEREAS, in 1965, the college became Community College District 510, adding Thornton Fractional and Bremen High School; and
WHEREAS, in 1969, the name of the college was changed to Thornton Community College; and
WHEREAS, the college moved its main campus to South Holland from Harvey in 1972; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees changed the name of the college to South Suburban College in June 1988; and
WHEREAS, the South Suburban University and College Center was opened in 1992 in Oak Forest; and
WHEREAS, during all seventy-five years, South Suburban College, under all three names, has provided a quality education to the people of the South Suburbs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners that the Board does hereby congratulate South Suburban College on its 75th Anniversary; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be presented to South Suburban College in honor of its 75th Anniversary.
Approved and adopted this 7th day of February 2002.
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President
Cook County Board of Commissioners
(S E A L)
Attest: DAVID ORR, County Clerk
RESOLUTION
Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE EARLEAN COLLINS, COUNTY COMMISSIONER
Co-Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, 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 called from our midst, James I. Cage; and
WHEREAS James I. Cage was born on September 8, 1921 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Willie C. Cage and Lucy C. Clardy; and
WHEREAS James I. Cage graduated from Scott Street Elementary School in East Baton Rouge Parishs, and completed a trade course in shoe repair at Dunbar Trade High School; and
WHEREAS James I. Cage enlisted in the U.S. Army on August 21, 1940 receiving numerous medals and commendations including four Bronze Battle Stars, the Philippines Liberation Ribbon with a star, and six Overseas Service Bars, in his twenty-four (24) years of distinguished service; and
WHEREAS James I. Cage was coordinator of the Street Academy at Malcolm X College, a program in which troubled youth were recruited from the street and prepared to attend college; and
WHEREAS James I. Cage had a great appreciation for African-American literature and found it difficult to find some of the books he wanted, he founded MASS, Inc. an African-American book and media distribution company; and
WHEREAS James I. Cage was a staunch supporter of his community and a political activist, this is evidenced by his being a pioneering member of the Westside Independent Political Movement, serving on the Board of Directors of the Westside Health Planning Organization; support of African-American business, serving as president of the Westside Congress of Racial Equality, volunteer at Dunbar Vocational High School and an elected member of the Moses Montefiore LSC.
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 James I. Cage 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 proceeding of this Honorable Body and that a copy of same be tendered to the family of the late James I. Cage in honor of his memory.
Approved and adopted this 7th day of February 2002.
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President
Cook County Board of Commissioners
(S E A L)
Attest: DAVID ORR, County Clerk
RESOLUTION
Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE CARL R. HANSEN, COUNTY COMMISSIONER
Co-Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER,
ALLAN C. CARR, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, GREGG GOSLIN,
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, Richard C. Wessell, Sr. and his wife, Mary Jane Wessell, recently celebrated the 55th Anniversary of ownership of the Des Plaines Journal newspaper, and
WHEREAS, Richard C. Wessell, Sr. and Mary Jane Wessell purchased the Des Plaines Journal in December 1946, and began building a newspaper group that would eventually include 16 papers serving 28 adjacent northwest and north suburbs, and
WHEREAS, the Journal and Topics Newspapers, as the Wessell's enterprise came to be known, now has one of the largest combined circulation groups in the State of Illinois, and
WHEREAS, four Wessell sons are active in the operations of their family newspaper, including Todd, managing editor; Stephen, production employee; Richard Jr., director of advertising; and Robert, display advertising manager, and
WHEREAS, the Wessells, through their stewardship of the Journal and Topics Newspapers for more than five decades, have been dedicated community leaders in the northwest and north suburban area, now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby congratulate Richard C. Wessell, Sr. and Mary Jane Wessell on the celebration of 55 successful years of newspaper operations, and wish them and their family many more decades of continued good fortune.
Approved and adopted this 7th day of February 2002.
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President
Cook County Board of Commissioners
(S E A L)
Attest: DAVID ORR, County Clerk
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