RESOLUTION
FOR THE LEVY OF TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2002
WHEREAS, the Committee on Finance of the Board of Commissioners of Cook County, Illinois, has considered the subject of the Annual Tax Levy for the Fiscal Year A.D., 2002, and the several sums necessary to be levied to meet the needs and requirements of the County of Cook for said fiscal year, and has recommended that this Resolution for the Levy of Taxes be adopted, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Cook County, Illinois, approved, passed, and adopted the Annual Appropriation Bill of the County of Cook, for its Fiscal Year 2002, and which said Appropriation Bill is hereinafter set forth, together with an additional marginal column therein captioned: "AMOUNTS OF APPROPRIATIONS PAYABLE FROM THE TAX LEVY".
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, that the sum of $720,483,542 which is to be collected from the Annual Tax Levy for the Fiscal Year A.D. 2002 of the County of Cook for the corporate fund purposes of said County, and for the public safety fund purposes of said County, and for the health program fund purposes of said County, and for the payment of principal interest on bonds of said County, and for Cook County Employees Annuity and Benefit Fund, and for the Election Fund: said sum being the total amount of appropriations heretofore legally made and contained in the Annual Appropriation Bill (hereinafter set forth in the Resolution) for the Fiscal Year 2002 duly adopted by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County at their reconvened meeting of Tuesday, December 4, 2001, be and said sum of $720,483,542 is hereby levied on and upon all taxable property in the said County of Cook for the current Fiscal Year 2002. The specific amounts herein levied for the various purposes heretofore named are stated in this Resolution, and Tax Levy, by being listed and itemized in the separate columns captioned: "Amounts of Appropriation payable from the Tax Levy". The tax hereby levied for said Fiscal Year 2002 for said appropriations, to be collected from this Levy, being the aforesaid total, consists of the following specific amount levied for the various purposes hereinafter set forth:
Corporate Purposes Fund $12,169,835
Allowance for Uncollected Taxes 376,387
Total Corporate Purposes Fund $12,546,222
Public Safety Fund 204,280,930
Allowance for Uncollected Taxes 6,317,967
Total Public Safety Fund 210,598,897
County Health Fund 158,938,125
Allowance for Uncollected Taxes 4,915,612
Total County Health Fund 163,853,737
Bond and Interest Funds 144,679,698
County Employees Annuity & Benefit Fund 161,624,740
Election Fund 26,364,841
Allowance for Uncollected Taxes 815,407
Total Election Fund 27,180,248
Total Tax Levy $720,483,542
Approved and adopted this 8th day of January 2002.
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JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President
Cook County Board of Commissioners
(S E A L)
Attest: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
DAVID ORR, County Clerk
RESOLUTION
Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE WILLIAM R. MORAN AND
PRESIDENT JOHN H. STROGER, JR., COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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, on the evening of February 2, 1943 the U.S.A.T. Dorchester was crowded to capacity, carrying 902 servicemen, merchant seamen and civilian workers from Newfoundland toward an American base in Greenland, and
WHEREAS, on February 3, 1943 at 12:55 a.m. a German submarine U-2 spotted the U.S.A.T. Dorchester in the chilly Atlantic waters and fired torpedoes striking the starboard side, amid ship, far below the water line, and
WHEREAS, Captain Hans J. Danielsen alerted that the Dorchester was taking water rapidly and sinking, and gave the order to abandon ship, and
WHEREAS, in a final act of love and dedication, four chaplains representing the Methodist, Roman Catholic, Jewish and Dutch Reformed faiths, gave their own life jackets, the only ones that remained, to four fearful American servicemen and directed the young soldiers to lifeboats, and
WHEREAS, the four United States Army chaplains then sank with the torpedoed U.S.A.T. Dorchester in the North Atlantic, with their arms linked about each other while they prayed together, and
WHEREAS, one of the most inspiring acts of heroism in World War II was commemorated on February 6, 2000 the 57th Anniversary of the historic occasion of “Four Chaplains Sunday”, and
WHEREAS, each year, a memorial program is sponsored by the Combined Veterans Association of Illinois, and this year was hosted by the Italian American War Veterans, and
WHEREAS, the 59th Anniversary service, sponsored by Alderman Balcer and the Korean War Veterans Association, will be held at 2 p.m. on February 3, 2002 at Saint Gabriel Church at 45th and Lowe.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President of the Cook County Board and the Board of Commissioners does hereby recognize and commend to perpetuate the memory of these men who so convincingly demonstrated their boundless compassion for others, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be tendered to the combined Veterans Association of Illinois for memorial tribute as a token of this Honorable Body's appreciation, that their memory may be so honored.
Approved and adopted this 8th day of January 2002.
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JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President
Cook County Board of Commissioners
(S E A L)
Attest: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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,
Stephanie A. Frost
born into time in the year of Our Lord 1913
passed into eternity December 22, 2001, and
WHEREAS Stephanie A. Frost was the dearly beloved wife of the late James ''Buckie'' Frost, and
WHEREAS Stephanie A. Frost was the devoted mother of William J. Frost and Kathleen Clarke, and
WHEREAS Stephanie A. Frost was the loving grandmother of Timothy M. Frost and James Clarke, and
WHEREAS Stephanie A. Frost was the fond aunt and great-aunt of many nieces and nephews, and
WHEREAS Stephanie A. Frost was known for her love of children, and for her unwavering dedication to her students during her long tenure as a teacher at St. David’s School in Chicago’s Bridgeport neighborhood, and
WHEREAS all who knew her will attest that Stephanie A. Frost 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 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 Stephanie A. Frost, 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 Stephanie A. Frost, that her memory may be so honored and ever cherished.
Approved and adopted this 8th day of January 2002.
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JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President
Cook County Board of Commissioners
(S E A L)
Attest: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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 Rose Marie Gutilla; and
WHEREAS, Rose Marie Gutilla was the beloved wife of Sam Gutilla; and
WHEREAS, Rose Marie Gutilla was the devoted mother of two sons, and loving and cherished grandmother of two grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Rose Marie Gutilla will be remembered by all who knew her as a kind and gentle woman, wholly devoted to her family; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Gutilla leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Sam Gutilla, her sons, Anthony and Marty Gutilla, her grandchildren, Shauna and Sammy, her sisters, Gloria Marin, Marian Tunzi, Viola Sammarco and Lillian Carrizales, her brother, Tom Pietrantonio, and many other family members and friends; and
WHEREAS, Rose Marie Gutilla will be missed by all who knew her.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County does hereby express its deep sorrow at the death of Rose Marie Gutilla, offer its heartfelt sympathy to her 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 her family and friends in honoring her memory.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be tendered to the family of Rose Marie Gutilla as a memorial of her good works and also spread upon the official proceeding of this Honorable Body.
Approved and adopted this 8th day of January 2002.
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JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President
Cook County Board of Commissioners
(S E A L)
Attest: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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, Joseph D. Adlesick, Sr. was the beloved husband of Gerry (nee Kos) her husband for 42 years and the devoted father of three sons, Joe Jr., Steve and Jim, as well as a daughter-in-law, Lori and was the cherished grandfather of Amanda; and
WHEREAS, Joseph D. Adlesick, Sr. was born on March 22, 1929 in Joliet, Illinois to Joseph and Anna, and grew up near 18th Street and Ashland Avenue in Chicago; and
WHEREAS, Joseph D. Adlesick, Sr. joined the Army in 1945 and served for two years and then joined the Chicago Police Department in 1955 and served on the force for 26 years. It was during this time that a friendship was formed with Commissioner Allan C. Carr, and Commissioner Carr also introduced Joseph D. Adlesick, Sr. to his wife Gerry, an emergency room nurse; and
WHEREAS, Joseph D. Adlesick, Sr. and his good friends, George Ksionda and Cal MacRitchie began working at McCormick Place in their spare time as off-duty police officers in an attempt to decrease theft at the building. They were so successful that in 1964 they formed A.M.K Systems which provided off duty officers security jobs at McCormick Place to safeguard exhibitors products; and
WHEREAS, in 1979 Joseph D. Adlesick, Sr. established Armageddon Services, a full-service security company which serves McCormick Place, Navy Pier, and many other downtown hotels; and
WHEREAS, Joseph D. Adlesick, Sr. enjoyed fishing, traveling with his wife and family, having family dinners, playing triply, being an active supporter in his parish, Saint Rene’s, as well as the Slovenian Cultural Center in Lemont; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County, that the Board hereby expresses its deepest sorrow and extends its most heartfelt sympathy to the loved ones and many friends of Joseph D. Adlesick, Sr.; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread in memoriam upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body, and a suitable copy of same be provided to the family of Joseph D. Adlesick, Sr., that his memory may be honored.
Approved and adopted this 8th day of January 2002.
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JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President
Cook County Board of Commissioners
(S E A L)
Attest: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom, has called from our midst;
Joseph A. Aurelio, Jr.
Born into time August 20, 1932
Passed into eternity December 18, 2001
WHEREAS, Joseph A. Aurelio, Jr. is survived by his daughters Susan Aurelio, Amy (Michael) Kaminski-Aurelio, Lori (Don) Nagela, Joey (Christine) Aurelio, seven grandchildren, one great-grandchild and friend Anne Aurelio; and
WHEREAS, Joseph A. Aurelio, Jr. was born in Chicago and grew up in the Roseland neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, Joseph A. Aurelio, Jr. graduated from Thornton Junior College in 1952; and
WHEREAS, Joseph A. Aurelio, Jr. served in the United States Army, stationed at Fort Carson in Colorado Springs, Colorado; and
WHEREAS, Joseph A. Aurelio, Jr. joined his uncle as a partner in an Italian restaurant in Macomb, Illinois in 1957; and
WHEREAS, in 1959, Joseph A. Aurelio, Jr. opened the first Aurelio’s Pizza in Homewood, Illinois; and
WHEREAS, Aurelio’s Pizza now has 31 restaurants, several in the south suburbs of Chicago and others located around the country; and
WHEREAS, Joseph A. Aurelio, Jr. served on numerous committees and boards through out the years including: the Board of Directors at St. Francis Hospital in Blue Island, the Italian-American Hall of Fame, the Bank of Homewood and Governors State University; and
WHEREAS, Joseph A. Aurelio, Jr. and Aurelio’s Pizza helped their communities by sponsoring sports teams and being a prime sponsor of baseball and softball award dinners; and
WHEREAS, Joseph A. Aurelio, Jr. will be missed by the people of the south suburbs and beyond.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the President of the Cook County Board and the Board of Commissioners offers its deepest condolences and most heartfelt sympathy to the family of Joseph A. Aurelio, Jr.; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution be presented to the family of Joseph A. Aurelio, Jr. that his memory be so honored and ever cherished.
Approved and adopted this 8th day of January 2002.
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JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President
Cook County Board of Commissioners
(S E A L)
Attest: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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,
THOMAS J. DUFFY
WHEREAS, Thomas J. Duffy was the beloved husband of (the late) Patricia, proud father of Brian and the late Thomas Jr. (Kathleen) and Kevin, fond grandfather of Thomas III, Kristin and Brian Jr., great-grandfather of Nora Kathleen, dear brother of Dolores, uncle of many nieces and nephews, and held in the highest esteem by all who knew him, and
WHEREAS, Thomas J. Duffy resided on the Southwest Side of Chicago. He graduated from Notre Dame University in 1940 and was also a graduate of DePaul University Law School. Mr. Duffy distinguished himself as a talented and skillful lawyer, politician and marine, and
WHEREAS, Thomas J. Duffy valiantly served his country in the Marine Corp during World War II. He served in the South Pacific, Saipan, Tinian and Okinawa, and
WHEREAS, Thomas J. Duffy was a partner in the law firm of Duffy and Jordan. He became known for his outstanding legal and political acumen, and
WHEREAS, Thomas J. Duffy’s life encompassed a successful, forty-five year career as a lobbyist of Springfield and Chicago, and
WHEREAS, Thomas J. Duffy was a member of the Windy City Veteran’s Association, the Marine Corp League, the Chicago Police Marines, Who’s Who in American Law and the Monogram Club, and
WHEREAS, Thomas J. Duffy was a man of faith and a member of the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Mission Church, and
WHEREAS, Thomas J. Duffy possessed a great passion for the law and life and left a legacy of devotion to his family, his faith, his country 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 Thomas J. Duffy, 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 Thomas J. Duffy as a memorial of his good works and spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body.
Approved and adopted this 8th day of January 2002.
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JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President
Cook County Board of Commissioners
(S E A L)
Attest: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
DAVID ORR, County Clerk
RESOLUTION
Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE JERRY BUTLER, COUNTY COMMISSIONER
Co-Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, 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, BOBBIE L. STEELE
AND CALVIN R. SUTKER, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WHEREAS, Sam Cooke was born in the City of Clarksdale, Mississippi on January 22, 1931 and migrated with his family to Chicago, where he achieved academic excellence and graduated from Wendell Phillips High School; and
WHEREAS, Sam Cooke was encouraged by his father, the Reverend Charles Cooke, to give voice to his faith, he began his career in gospel music at the age of ten, teaming with his brothers and sisters in The Singing Children, later becoming a member of The Highway Q.C.'s and joining the Soul Stirrers as that legendary group's lead singer while still in his teens; and
WHEREAS, Sam Cooke embarked on a solo recording career performing rhythm and blues and pop music and would later be acknowledged as the father of soul music; and
WHEREAS, Sam Cooke recorded and performed numerous hit records including “You Send Me”, “Wonderful World”, “Cupid” and “Shake” which made him the idol of millions around the world; and
WHEREAS, Sam Cooke was a champion of creative rights, establishing his own recording and publishing companies; and
WHEREAS, Sam Cooke wrote and recorded “A Change Is Gonna Come”, a song that has become an anthem of the struggle for civil rights and did his utmost to break down color lines separating the races throughout his tragically short life.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, We, the Commissioners of Cook County do hereby proclaim, January 22, 2002 as SAM COOKE DAY encouraging all residents to celebrate the birth, life and work of Sam Cooke as a new collection of his songs, “Keep Movin' On”, is released insuring that the world may continue to experience the magic of the songs, voice and legacy of this great artist.
Approved and adopted this 8th day of January 2002.
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JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President
Cook County Board of Commissioners
(S E A L)
Attest: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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,
The Honorable Anthony Vacco, Sr.
born into time September 24, 1924
passed into eternity January 4, 2002, and
WHEREAS Anthony Vacco was the beloved husband of the late Patricia (nee Nelson) Vacco, and
WHEREAS Anthony Vacco was the dear father of Sandra (Gary Boston) Johnson, Darlene (David) Naumann and Anthony (Martha) Vacco, and
WHEREAS Anthony Vacco was the loving grandfather of Deborah, Scott, Lindsey, Brynn, Dana and Stacey, and
WHEREAS Anthony Vacco was the fond brother of Lee (Joe) Garbarczyk, the late Peter, Frank and John Vacco, and the brother-in-law of Carmella, and
WHEREAS Anthony Vacco capably and faithfully served the people of Evergreen Park as their Mayor for over three decades, and his outstanding stewardship of village government will long be remembered, and
WHEREAS the thriving community of Evergreen Park, widely known throughout Cook County as a wonderful neighborhood in which to live, work, and raise a family, will long stand as a living legacy to the many accomplishments of Mayor Vacco, and
WHEREAS for his lifelong dedication to the community he loved so dearly, Anthony Vacco’s life has been and will continue to be an inspiration to public servants everywhere, and
WHEREAS all who knew him will attest that Anthony Vacco 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 Anthony Vacco, 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 Anthony Vacco, that his memory may be so honored and ever cherished.
Approved and adopted this 8th day of January 2002.
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JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President
Cook County Board of Commissioners
(S E A L)
Attest: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
DAVID ORR, County Clerk
RESOLUTION
Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT
AND ALLAN C. CARR, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Co-Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE JERRY BUTLER, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY,
GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, TED LECHOWICZ, ROBERTO MALDONADO,
WILLIAM R. MORAN, JOSPEH MARIO MORENO, MIKE QUIGLEY,
HERBERT T. SCHUMANN, JR., PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS,
BOBBIE L. STEELE AND CALVIN R. SUTKER, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WHEREAS, Bruce Washington, Deputy Director of the Office of Capital Planning and Policy, is retiring from Cook County Government in January, 2002, with more than 25 years as a public servant, the last seven with the County of Cook; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Washington, a graduate of the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana began his public service career in 1976; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Washington, as an innovative manager with extensive experience and a record of effective participation and leadership in vitally important areas such as business management, project management, construction, design, restoration, public and community relations; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Washington demonstrated broad construction and engineering comprehension by overseeing diverse disciplines to achieve optimum results in adhering to project completion schedules, maintaining high quality and intuitive design, construction and budget control; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Washington’s skills in labor relations, negotiations, and contract development proved time and time again a benefit to the taxpayers of Cook County; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Washington has devoted himself and his career to the improvement of all areas under his tutelage; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Washington established capital planning procedures and processes that provided for significant savings in the County’s multi-million dollar capital program; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Washington reformed contracting procedures that improved efficiencies and provided greater legal protection for the County; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Washington has served the people of the county with dedication, honor, integrity and distinction.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners that the Board does hereby congratulate Bruce Washington for his dedicated service and extend to him best wishes for a happy, healthy future; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be presented to Bruce Washington in honor of his outstanding contribution and service to Cook County Government.
Approved and adopted this 8th day of January 2002.
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JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President
Cook County Board of Commissioners
(S E A L)
Attest: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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,
Edward P. McFadden, Sr.
born into time July 13, 1914
passed into eternity December 19, 2001, and
WHEREAS Edward P. McFadden, Sr. was the beloved husband for 60 years of Joan Marie (nee Mulcahy), and
WHEREAS Edward P. McFadden, Sr. was the loving father of Edward (Fidelis), Roger (Diane), Patrick (Joan), Michael and Joan (James) Marcellus, and
WHEREAS Edward P. McFadden, Sr. was the cherished grandfather of Edward (Jenny), William (Kathleen), Kathleen (Kevin) Larmon and Martin McFadden; Michael, Joseph and Brian McFadden; Bridget, Maureen, Patrick and Michael McFadden and Elizabeth, Christopher and Anne Marcellus, and
WHEREAS Edward P. McFadden, Sr. was the devoted great-grandfather of Lily Fidelis Larmon and Margaret Anne McFadden; and
WHEREAS Edward P. McFadden, Sr. was the fond brother of the late Francis (the late Helen McFadden, the late Anna (the late Drew) Sheehan and the late Martin (Henrietta) McFadden, and
WHEREAS Edward P. McFadden, Sr. a longtime resident of Oak Lawn, Illinois, and Grand Beach, Michigan, will be missed by his friends and neighbors in both communities, and
WHEREAS all who knew him will attest that Edward P. McFadden, Sr. was a kind and compassionate man, virtuous of character and gentle in spirit, admired and respected by his many friends, 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 Edward P. McFadden, 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 Edward P. McFadden, Sr., that his memory may be so honored and ever cherished.
Approved and adopted this 8th day of January 2002.
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JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President
Cook County Board of Commissioners
(S E A L)
Attest: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
DAVID ORR, County Clerk
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