February 21, 2002 RESOLUTIONS

Resolutions approved by the Cook County Board of Commissioners

Cook County Clerk David Orr | Clerk of the Board |February 21, 2002 Meeting | Resolutions

RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

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

Recognizing John Curran on his achievement of earning the title of Eagle Scout

WHEREAS, John Curran has been actively involved in scouting since he was in the first grade as a member of Cub Scout Pack 66; and

WHEREAS, he continued his involvement as a member of Boy Scout Troop 66; and

WHEREAS, John continues to participate in Troop 66 as a freshman at Oak Park and River Forest High School; and

WHEREAS, John developed work crews to assist elderly members of the Cook County community with tasks around their homes; and

WHEREAS, his dedication to scouting and devotion to his community have earned him the prestigious title of Eagle Scout; and

WHEREAS, this Body takes great pride in recognizing those citizens of this County whom are noted for their achievements.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby congratulate John Curran for his achievement as Eagle Scout and wish him continued success in his future endeavors; 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 John Curran in recognition of his achievements.

Approved and adopted this 21st 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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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, eternal Spirit of the universe, has called to His sheltering presence,

Max G. Bronner

born into time March 20, 1915

passed into eternity January 31, 2002, and

WHEREAS Max G. Bronner was the beloved husband of Frances (nee Walfish), and

WHEREAS Max G. Bronner was the loving father of David (Gila) and Abraham J. (Anne) Bronner, and

WHEREAS Max G. Bronner was the cherished grandfather of Scott, Emily, Benjamin and Samantha, and

WHEREAS Max G. Bronner was the dear twin brother of the late Howard Bronner, and

WHEREAS Max G. Bronner was a successful businessman, having served for many years as president and chief executive officer of Evy Footwear Company in New York, one of the largest privately owned shoe manufacturers in the country, and

WHEREAS Max G. Bronner was born in Czechoslovakia and raised in Vienna, where he attended the University of Vienna Medical School, and

WHEREAS Max G. Bronner came to the United States seeking freedom from tyranny, and an opportunity to pursue the America dream, and

WHEREAS Max G. Bronner attended business school and law school at Ohio State University, graduating in 1944, and

WHEREAS after retirement from his remarkable career in the footwear industry, Max G. Bronner moved to the Chicago area, where he soon established himself as a civic leader and outstanding philanthropist, and

WHEREAS all who knew him will attest that Max G. Bronner 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 Max G. Bronner, 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 Max G. Bronner, that his memory may be so honored and ever cherished.

Approved and adopted this 21st 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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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;

James J. Gannon

WHEREAS, James J. Gannon was the beloved husband of the late Eileen Gannon (McCarthy); and

WHEREAS, James J. Gannon was the cherished father of Terrence M., Timothy J., Kathleen (Scott) Williams, Mary E. Heytink, Patrick J., Brian G. (Paula) Gannon, John Mark (Debbie), Kevin F. (Debbie), Margaret (Tom) Cawein, Jennifer Ellen and the late James “Tom” Gannon; and

WHEREAS, James J. Gannon was the proud grandfather of Erika, Dustin, Amy Jo, Melissa, Brendan, Jamie, Katie, Margaret, Brianna, Michael, Mark, Kelly, Timothy, Corey and Claire; and

WHEREAS, James J. Gannon was the cherished brother of Francis Xavier and the late Walter P. Gannon; and

WHEREAS, James J. Gannon was the dear uncle of many nieces and nephews; and

WHEREAS, James J. Gannon retired after forty years of service with Conrail Railroad; and

WHEREAS, James J. Gannon was a member of the Genoa Council Knights of Columbus, and a World War II Naval Aviator during the “Battle of Leyte Gulf”; and

WHEREAS, James J. Gannon was the former President of both the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Division 545 and of the Colonial Heights Condominium Association.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President of the Cook County Board and the Board of Commissioners offers its deepest condolences to the family of James J. Gannon; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be presented to the family of James J. Gannon that his memory be so honored and ever cherished.

Approved and adopted this 21st 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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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 Chicago Heights Free Public Library opened on February 20, 1902, ten years after Chicago Heights was incorporated as a village; and

WHEREAS, the library was established after a year of preparation, including a petition by citizens, editorials and articles by The Star Newspaper; and

WHEREAS, the Chicago Heights Library Board was appointed on June 24, 1901; and

WHEREAS, the newly appointed Chicago Heights Library Board asked the public to donate books, periodicals and money; and

WHEREAS, by February 20, 1902, the Chicago Heights Free Public Library opened in City Hall with twelve hundred fifty nine volumes; and

WHEREAS, even before the opening, the Chicago Heights Library Board was aware that more space was needed for the library; and

WHEREAS, with funds provided by the City Council and Andrew Carnegie, the Library moved into a new building on September 10, 1903, with over sixteen hundred volumes; and

WHEREAS, the library continued at this location with renovations and repairs until October 29, 1972, when the library was moved to its current location at 15th Street and Aberdeen Street, housing fifty-seven thousand volumes.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners honors the Chicago Heights Free Public Library on the occasion of the 100th Anniversary of library service to the people of Chicago Heights and the surrounding area; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be presented to the Chicago Heights Free Public Library Board.

Approved and adopted this 21st 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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RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE ROBERTO MALDONADO, 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, 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 Members of the Cook County Board were deeply saddened to learn of the death of Joseph J. Ramski, Sr., one of Chicago’s most influential community activists and senior advocates; and

WHEREAS, Joseph Ramski was a devoted husband to Josephine, a loving and supportive father to his eight children, Angie Kutz, Rita Zalas, Mitchell Ramski, Joseph Ramski, Julie Tynski, Gloria Morrissey, William Ramski and Kenneth Ramski, a grandfather of 18, a great-grandfather of eight and a loyal brother of Frank, Mary, Verniere and Josephine; and

WHEREAS, Joseph Ramski imparted his love of life to his family and friends and encouraged them to live life to its fullest as he had always done; and

WHEREAS, respected and admired for his leadership, perseverance and hard work, Joseph Ramski proudly served as President of the Chicago and Suburban Senior Senate, Representative for the Chicago Department on Aging Advisory Council, Corresponding Secretary of the Illinois State Council of Senior Citizens, Chairman of the Polish National Alliance Senior Club, President of St. Bruno Seniors, and President of Southwest Senior Center; and

WHEREAS, Joseph Ramski was a courageous advocate for the senior community, tirelessly fighting for important issues such as prescription drug coverage and actively voicing his concerns to elected officials and all those who would listen; and

WHEREAS, the recipient of numerous honors and awards, Joe Ramski was named 1992 Ford City Senior of the Year, Senior Citizen Hall of Fame “Man of the Year”, and 1994 Department of Aging Outstanding Senior; and

WHEREAS, a man with an irrepressible spirit, compassionate heart, and sharp wit, Joseph Ramski will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by his family members, friends and by all who benefited from his extraordinary life.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County that the Board does hereby honor the life and memory of Joseph J. Ramski, Sr. and extend our heartfelt condolences to his family; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be presented to the family of Joseph Ramski as a sign of our deep sympathy.

Approved and adopted this 21st 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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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, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called from our midst;

Raymond E. Roehri

on February 2, 2002, at the age of 71; and

WHEREAS, Raymond E. Roehri was a forty-two year resident of the Village of Elmwood Park and served his community as a Village Trustee for twenty-four years; and

WHEREAS, Raymond E. Roehri was born in Strasbourg, France on June 16, 1931 and emigrated to the United States shortly after the end of World War II; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Roehri earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology and served in the United States Army; and

WHEREAS, his belief in the importance of quality education started when he taught German and Science at St. Rita High School and continued throughout his life. He was the Village Board liaison to the Elmwood Park Unit School District 401 Board of Education and was an active member of the District’s Learning Leadership Team; and

WHEREAS, Raymond E. Roehri exhibited an enduring commitment to community involvement and, in his four decades as a resident of Elmwood Park, actively participated in the Boy Scouts, Little League Baseball, the Elmwood Park Planning Commission and the Cable Television Commission, and he was a member of the West Central Municipal Conference and the O’Hare Noise Commission; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Roehri was a member of the Elmwood Park Presbyterian Church for over forty years and served as a deacon and church elder; and

WHEREAS, Raymond E. Roehri was a loving husband to Donna Geneva Roehri, a devoted father to sons Steven and Paul and stepdaughter Nancy, and a proud grandfather to Claire and Olivia; and

WHEREAS, Raymond E. Roehri’s legacy is one of unyielding dedication to family, community and public service.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and Board of Commissioners of Cook County extend heartfelt condolences to the family of Raymond E. Roehri and express gratitude for the positive impact he made during his life; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be tendered for presentation to the family of Raymond E. Roehri that his memory be so honored.

Approved and adopted this 21st 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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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, Nancy Gabriela Carroll is being honored as the Unsung Heroine by the Cook County Commission on Women’s Issues for a lifetime of volunteerism, and

WHEREAS, Nancy Gabriela Carroll was born in Chicago and grew up in Beverly Hills, in the Southwest corner of the City. She attended the University of Chicago Lab Schools. Ms. Carroll was the first third-generation graduate of the University of Chicago where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1948. She attended the school of the Art Institute of Chicago from 1948 to 1950, became a professional artist, graduated from the Cleveland Institute of Art in 1968 with a diploma in painting and served as an officer of the North Shore Art League and as editor of the North Shore Art League News from 1970 to 1973, and

WHEREAS, Nancy Gabriela Carroll raised four children, Laura, Lisa, Daniel and Grant and has six grandchildren. She has lived in Arlington, Virginia, Gates Mills, Ohio, Clarendon Hills and Hinsdale and has resided in Winnetka since 1968, and

WHEREAS, Nancy Gabriela Carroll is an accomplished specialist and consultant in group, Christian and interfaith travel to Israel, Europe and Britain. She has been the Director of Group Travel for House Travel International since 1995. Ms. Carroll received a State of Israel 50th Anniversary Travel and Tourism Award in 1998. She has visited Israel fifty-nine times from 1973 to 2000 primarily as a tour coordinator. Since 1979 she has presented slide lectures for the Wilmette Library Travel Series, Oakton Community College and many Jewish and community organizations, and

WHEREAS, Nancy Gabriela Carroll lives her faith as a member of the Winnetka Covenant Church of Wilmette where she has served a six year term on the deaconate, and assists as a lay reader and with Wednesday morning worship service. For over twenty years she has been a Winnetka Interfaith Council Representative and served as secretary and also served a three year term as president. Ms. Carroll is also a member of the Church of the Holy Comforter in Kenilworth where she acts as a lay reader, on the Altar Guild and on the Centennial Committee, and

WHEREAS, Nancy Gabriela Carroll has devoted her time and boundless energy to Pioneer Women/NA’AMAT USA and Hadassah, North Shore Business and Professional Group, for over twenty years. She has served as secretary, vice-president for American Jewish Affairs, and as co-editor of the monthly bulletin for Hadassah. These charitable organizations are dedicated to enhancing the quality of American and Jewish life through education and Zionist youth programs, promotion of health awareness, advocacy for the social welfare of women and children, and humanitarian relief. Ms. Carroll is also a life member of Eliat Club, North Suburban Council, where she has served on the board and for a two-year term as president, and

WHEREAS, Nancy Gabriela Carroll was honored by the Women’s American ORT, Chicago Region, with the Community Service Award in 1986 for outstanding work in the field of Jewish-Christian relations. She has been a member of the National Christian Leadership Conference for Israel since 1979 where she has served as secretary, vice-president of the executive committee and editor of Honor the Promise newsletter. Ms. Carroll currently serves as vice-president of the Board of Directors, and

WHEREAS, Nancy Gabriela Carroll continues to aid children and families as an assistant for inter-country adoptions from China and Ukraine for the Family Resource Center of Chicago. She is forming a new support group, Grandparents for FRC, and

WHEREAS, Nancy Gabriela Carroll’s deep commitment to service and her community, her continual fostering of interfaith relations, and her zealous commitment to volunteerism makes her an Unsung Heroine.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County does hereby congratulate and honor Nancy Gabriela Carroll as the Unsung Heroine of the Cook County Commission on Women’s Issues, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be tendered to Nancy Gabriela Carroll and her family in recognition of her outstanding contributions and good works, and spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body.

Approved and adopted this 21st 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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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, the Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Hadassah, launches its 90th Anniversary celebratory activities on March 3, 2002, and

WHEREAS, Hadassah honors its volunteers and commemorates the distinguished history and significant achievements of the organization which claims over 300,000 members worldwide. Today, Hadassah is the largest women’s and largest Jewish membership organization in the United States with chapters in every U.S. Congressional District as well as the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, and

WHEREAS, Hadassah was founded in 1912 by Henrietta Szold, a Jewish scholar and activist, who along with a small group of American Jewish women raised money to send two nurses to disease ridden Palestine. Those primitive health care stations have developed into Israel’s most sophisticated medical institutions, with top level scientific research and treatment facilities that serve all the citizens throughout the Middle East regardless of race, creed or nationality. This network of world-renowned medical and educational institutions is a resource for training health care professionals around the world, and

WHEREAS, Hadassah is dedicated to advancing Jewish education, health awareness, teaching and advocacy of women’s rights and children’s welfare, and humanitarian relief with a mission to enhance the status of women, children and families in Israel and the United States, and

WHEREAS, in 1994, the Hadassah Foundation was created to improve the status, health and well being of women and girls; bring their contributions, issues and needs to the center of Jewish concern; and encourage and facilitate their active participation in decision-making and in leadership in all spheres of life, and

WHEREAS, Hadassah International is an international medical relief organization established in 1983 and created on the principle that advancement and cooperation in medicine transcend political, religious, and national boundaries. Hadassah International reaches out to communities all over the world to promote the Hadassah Medical Organization as Israel’s medical pace-setter in healing, teaching, and research, and as an agent of peace improving the welfare of all people. The medical discoveries made by the Hadassah Medical Organization benefit the entire world, and

WHEREAS, Hadassah enhances the quality of American and Jewish life through its education and Zionist youth programs, its promotion of health awareness, and by providing personal enrichment and growth for its members, and

WHEREAS, Hadassah volunteers undertake programs and activities that improve people’s lives, strengthening the United States partnership with Israel, ensuring Jewish continuity, and realizing Hadassah’s potential as a dynamic force in American society.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County does hereby congratulate and honor Hadassah upon its 90th Anniversary and wish this organization continued success this year and in the years to come, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be tendered to Hadassah in recognition of its immeasurable contributions to humanity and also spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body.

Approved and adopted this 21st 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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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, January 20, 2002, the Eagle Court of Honor, Boy Scouts of America - Troop 24 sponsored by the Riverside Presbyterian Church met to honor Adam M. Dremak for his achievements in scouting; and

WHEREAS, Adam graduated from Riverside/Brookfield High School where he was a four year member of the football team, and as a senior team captain he received the Gold Helmet Award. Adam was also team captain on the Riverside/Brookfield track team and a state qualifier in the long jump where he won medals for relay and long jump competition; and

WHEREAS, Adam currently attends Triton Junior College where he plans to major in business and communication. Throughout his high school years Adam remained active in scouting while maintaining honor role status and competing in sporting activities; and

WHEREAS, Adam was a member of scouting for twelve years, advancing through the ranks, each said rank requiring the fulfillment of certain standards. He advanced to Eagle Scout Rank by conscientiously completing a service project and earning the required twenty-one merit badges, a combination of twelve, set by scouting and nine that the scout has chosen; and

WHEREAS, to achieve the Eagle Scout Rank, Adam was to prepare and serve a breakfast to the homeless through the B.E.D.S. Organization. He collected money and food donations, and organized member scouts to purchase ingredients, set up, cook, clean up and deliver the meals to the First Methodist Church in LaGrange that served breakfast to more than 50 homeless people from the western suburbs.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and the Members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners take this opportunity to congratulate Eagle Scout Court of Honor recipient Adam M. Dremak 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 Adam M. Dremak 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 21st 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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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, January 20, 2002, the Eagle Court of Honor, Boy Scouts of America - Troop 24 sponsored by the Riverside Presbyterian Church met to honor Jeffrey T. Thomas for his achievements in scouting; and

WHEREAS, Jeffrey T. Thomas is a graduate of Hauser Junior High in Riverside and is currently a sophomore at The Illinois Math and Science Academy in Aurora. Jeffrey received the Academic Excellence Award from Northwestern University, Evanston for his ACT test scores while a seventh grade student; and

WHEREAS, Jeffrey has been a member of scouting for 10 years advancing through the ranks, each said rank requiring the fulfillment of certain standards; Jeffrey achieved the rank of Eagle Scout on September 6, 2001 when he conscientiously completed a service project and earned the required twenty-one merit badges, a combination of twelve set by scouting and nine that the scout had chosen; and

WHEREAS, to achieve the Eagle Scout Rank, Jeffrey collected perennial plants and garden supplies donated from local businesses and citizens of the community, the annual Riverside Garden Club plant sale and through a private plant drive. Jeffrey with troop members and parents transported the greenery and supplies to Shriners Children’s Hospital - Chicago where they designed, weeded, mulched and planted a “Patient Perennial Garden,” 100' x 10' requiring more than 150 combined working hours to complete.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and the Members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners take this opportunity to congratulate Eagle Scout Court of Honor recipient Jeffrey T. Thomas 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 Jeffrey T. Thomas 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 21st 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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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, January 20, 2002, the Eagle Court of Honor, Boy Scouts of America - Troop 24 sponsored by the Riverside Presbyterian Church met to honor Braxton J. Nettles for his achievements in scouting; and

WHEREAS, Braxton graduated from Riverside/Brookfield High School and is currently attending Triton Community College; and

WHEREAS, Braxton has been a member of scouting for eleven years, advancing through the ranks, each said rank requiring the fulfillment of certain standards. As a Cub Scout he received the Arrow of Light Award. As a Boy Scout he received the Order of the Arrow Award, which merited him the honor of induction into the National Brotherhood of Scout Campers, and Eagle Scout in June 2001 when he conscientiously completed a service project and earned the required twenty-one merit badges, a combination of twelve, set by scouting and nine that the scout had chosen; and

WHEREAS, to achieve the Eagle Scout Rank, Braxton coordinated the collection and delivery of used books. Through fliers distributed by troop members, more than 1,100 books were collected. Braxton and 13 members of Troop 24 completed the project in 25 hours. They delivered 615 paperback books to Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital in Maywood to be used by patients and visitors, while delivering the remaining hardcover books to Fillmore Used Books in Berwyn that benefits clients of the Fillmore Center for Human Services, a community mental health agency.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and the Members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners take this opportunity to congratulate Eagle Scout Court of Honor recipient Braxton J. Nettles 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 Braxton J. Nettles 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 21st 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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RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE JOHN H. STROGER, JR.

PRESIDENT OF THE COOK COUNTY BOARD OF 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, BOBBIE L. STEELE AND CALVIN R. SUTKER

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

WHEREAS, Almighty God in His wisdom has taken from our midst;

Dr. Claudette McFarland-Winstead

longtime Chicago leader, internationally known for her civic and humanitarian contributions; and

WHEREAS, Dr. McFarland-Winstead earned a J.D. from the University of North Carolina College of Law, completed Graduate Studies in Social Work, Economics and Business from the University of Illinois, and received a Bachelor of Science from Roosevelt University, Doctorate of Sociology from the University of Illinois and Honorary Doctorate of Divinity from University Life Church Institute; and

WHEREAS, Dr. McFarland-Winstead’s humanitarian efforts caused her to travel across several continents where she helped feed the hungry and nurse those who were ill; and

WHEREAS, Dr. McFarland-Winstead’s was honored by numerous organizations: as “Outstanding Business Woman and Civic Volunteer and Leader” from the Chicago Daily Defender Newspaper, a life membership citation for “Outstanding Community Service” from the National Council of Jewish Women, and a special commendation from the Governor of Illinois for her work on an Illinois Equal Rights Amendment conference; and

WHEREAS, Dr. McFarland-Winstead will be forever remembered for her kind spirit as a loving wife, mother and dear friend.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners expresses to the family of Dr. Claudette McFarland-Winstead their sadness and offer their deepest condolences to the loved ones and many friends she leaves behind; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be prepared and presented to the family of Dr. Claudette McFarland-Winstead as a memorial of her contribution to every aspect of the community.

Approved and adopted this 21st 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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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, Alfred (Fred) and Angelina (Angie) Vercillo will celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary on February 23, 2002; and

WHEREAS, the ceremony binding Fred and Angie to each other took place on February 23, 1952, at the Saint Calistus Catholic Church in Chicago; and

WHEREAS, the Vercillos settled down to a full and rich life together in Harwood Heights and produced a close and loving family consisting of their sons, Sam and Rick, their daughter, Pat, their daughter-in-law, Janice, and their son-in-law, Ron, as well as their five grandchildren, Amanda, Tommy, Amy, Jeffrey and Christopher; and

WHEREAS, Fred and Angie have spent five decades of marriage in loving and consistent devotion to one another, truly exemplifying the spirit of matrimony and serving as a model of inspiration to their children and to all who know them; and

WHEREAS, Fred and Angie are richly deserving of the fond and warm wishes of their many friends and family members as they mark this marital milestone.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners, does hereby extend to Alfred and Angelina Vercillo our heartiest congratulations upon the 50th Anniversary of their wedding, and wishes them many more years of continued happiness; 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 transmitted to Alfred and Angelina Vercillo to honor this memorable occasion.

Approved and adopted this 21st 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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