April 8, 2004

04-R-126

RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

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

FORREST CLAYPOOL, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY,

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

ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY,

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

BOBBIE L. STEELE AND LARRY SUFFREDIN, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Recognizing National Public Health Week, April 5-11, 2004

WHEREAS, over the past 50 years, the United States has achieved significant increases in life expectancy and reductions in the incidence of injury, disability and disease; and

WHEREAS, a public health approach is credited with the majority of improvements in our health status and expanded life expectancy; and

Whereas, public health succeeds by identifying and addressing patterns of disease, illness and injury in populations; and

WHEREAS, the Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH), one of seven affiliates of the Cook County Bureau of Health Services, has been the official government entity providing population-based strategies to improve the health status of the 129 suburban communities of Cook County; and

WHEREAS, the theme for National Public Health Week is Eliminating Health Disparities: Communities Moving from Statistics to Solutions, CCDPH acknowledges the racial and ethnic health disparities facing residents of suburban Cook County especially in the areas of HIV/AIDS, infant mortality, cancer screening and management, heart disease and stroke, diabetes and immunizations; and

WHEREAS, National Public Health Week, April 5-11, 2004, provides an opportunity for the public, officials, and health professionals to learn about health disparities, collaborate on possible solutions and celebrate successes in improving the health of all citizens.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners that Cook County recognizes April 5-11, 2004 as National Public Health Week and commends the Cook County Department of Public Health for their part in promoting the health of, and protecting all of our residents from illness and disability.

Approved and adopted this 8th day of April 2004.

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04-R-127

RESOLUTION

FOR THE LEVY OF TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2004

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., 2004, 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 2004, 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., 2004 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 2004 duly adopted by the Board of Cook County Commissioners on Tuesday, February 24, 2004, their reconvened meeting of Monday, February 23, 2004, 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 2004. 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 2004 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 169,948,992

Allowance for Uncollected Taxes 5,256,154

Total Public Safety Fund 175,205,146

County Health Fund 144,388,125

Allowance for Uncollected Taxes 4,465,612

Total County Health Fund 148,853,737

Bond and Interest Funds 164,246,728

County Employees Annuity & Benefit Fund 192,531,709

Election Fund 26,287,000

Allowance for Uncollected Taxes 813,000

Total Election Fund 27,100,000

Total Tax Levy $ 720,483,542

Approved and adopted this 8th day of April 2004.

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04-R-128

RESOLUTION

A RESOLUTION providing for the transfer of funds from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund of The County of Cook, Illinois to the Circuit Court Automation Fund of The County of Cook, Illinois

PREAMBLES

WHEREAS, Section 6(a) of Article VII of the 1970 Constitution of the State of Illinois provides that a "County which has a Chief Executive Officer elected by the electors of the County... (is) a Home Rule Unit" and The County of Cook, Illinois (the "County") has a Chief Executive Officer elected by the electors of the County and is therefore a Home Rule Unit and may, under the powers granted by said Section 6(a) of Article VII of said Constitution of 1970, exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs; and

WHEREAS, the County has previously established a Motor Fuel Tax Fund of the County (the "Motor Fuel Tax Fund"); and

WHEREAS, Article 5, Division 1, Section 5-701.10 of the Illinois Highway Code, as amended (Ill. Rev. Stat. (1991), Ch. 121,¶ 5-701-10), authorizes the County to use any motor fuel tax money allotted to the County for the purpose of paying any and all expenditures resulting from activities conducted by the circuit court located in the County and for the further purpose of paying any and all expenditures resulting from the activities of any County department which has a relation to highways located within the County; and

WHEREAS, moneys existing in the Motor Fuel Tax Fund may be used to pay any and all expenditures resulting from the activities conducted by the circuit court located in the County and for the further purpose of paying any and all expenditures resulting from the activities of any County department which has a relation to highways located within the County by transferring such moneys, in whole or in part, to the Circuit Court Automation Fund of the County (the "Automation Fund"); and

WHEREAS, moneys will be available in the Motor Fuel Tax Fund for transfer to the Automation Fund during the Fiscal Year 2004; and

WHEREAS, the County has determined it to be in its best interest to transfer $2,500,000 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund to the Automation Fund.

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

Section 1. Incorporation of Preambles. The Board hereby finds that all of the recitals contained in the preambles to this Resolution are full, true, and correct and does hereby incorporate them into this Resolution by this reference.

Section 2. Authorization. It is hereby found and determined that the Board has been authorized by law to transfer a sum of $2,500,000 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund to the Automation Fund.

Section 3. Transfer of Funds. The Treasurer of the County is hereby directed to transfer from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund a sum of $2,500,000 which amount is to be placed to the credit of the Automation Fund for expenditures resulting from activities conducted by the circuit court of the County and for highway related County department expenditures for the Fiscal Year 2004.

Section 4. Filing of the Resolution. The Board hereby directs the Clerk of the County to file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Treasurer of the County and the Treasurer is hereby directed to cause the transfer of moneys as provided by, and for the purpose set forth, in this Resolution.

Section 5. Severability. If any section, paragraph or provision of this Resolution shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the invalidity or unenforceability of such section, paragraph or provision shall not affect any of the remaining provisions of this Resolution.

Section 6. Repealer. All ordinances, resolutions or orders, or parts thereof, in conflict with the provisions of this Resolution are to the extent of such conflict hereby repealed.

Section 7. Constitutional Power of the County. This Resolution is adopted pursuant to the constitutional powers of the County as a home rule unit notwithstanding any provisions of the Illinois Revised Statutes to the contrary.

Section 8. Effective Date. The Board hereby finds that this Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its passage by the Board and approval by the President of the Board.

PRESENTED, PASSED, APPROVED AND RECORDED by The County of Cook, Illinois, a home rule unit of government, this 8th day of April, 2004.

Approved and adopted this 8th day of April 2004.

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04-R-129

RESOLUTION

A RESOLUTION providing for the transfer of funds from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund of The County of Cook, Illinois to the Public Safety Fund of The County of Cook, Illinois

PREAMBLES

WHEREAS, Section 6(a) of Article VII of the 1970 Constitution of the State of Illinois provides that a "County which has a Chief Executive Officer elected by the electors of the County... (is) a Home Rule Unit" and The County of Cook, Illinois (the “County”) has a Chief Executive Officer elected by the electors of the County and is therefore a Home Rule Unit and may, under the powers granted by said Section 6(a) of Article VII of said Constitution of 1970, exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs; and

WHEREAS, the County has previously established a Motor Fuel Tax Fund of the County (the “Motor Fuel Tax Fund”); and

WHEREAS, moneys existing in the Motor Fuel Tax Fund may be used to pay any and all expenditures resulting from the activities conducted by the circuit court located in the County and for the further purpose of paying any and all expenditures resulting from the activities of any County department which has a relation to highways located within the County by transferring such moneys, in whole or in part, to the Public Safety Fund of the County (the “Public Safety Fund”); and

WHEREAS, moneys will be available in the Motor Fuel Tax Fund for transfer to the Public Safety Fund during the Fiscal Year 2004; and

WHEREAS, the County has determined it to be in its best interest to transfer $32,000,000 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund to the Public Safety Fund.

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

Section 2. Authorization. It is hereby found and determined that the Board has been authorized by law to transfer a sum of $32,000,000 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund to the Public Safety Fund.

Section 3. Transfer of Funds. The Treasurer of the County is hereby directed to transfer from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund a sum of $32,000,000 which amount is to be placed to the credit of the Public Safety Fund for expenditures resulting from activities conducted by the Circuit Court of the County and for highway related County department expenditures for the Fiscal Year 2004.

Section 6. Repealer. All ordinances, resolutions or orders, or parts thereof, in conflict with the provisions of this Resolution are to the extent of such conflict hereby repealed.

Section 8. Effective Date. The Board hereby finds that this Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its passage by the Board and approval by the President of the Board.

PRESENTED, PASSED, APPROVED AND RECORDED by the County of Cook, Illinois, a home rule unit of government, this 8th day of April 2004.

Approved and adopted this 8th day of April 2004.

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04-R-130

RESOLUTION

A RESOLUTION providing for a Working Cash Fund of the County of Cook and for transfers there from for the Fiscal Year 2004

PREAMBLES

WHEREAS, Section 6(a) of Article VII of the 1970 Constitution of the State of Illinois provides that "a County which has a Chief Executive Officer elected by the electors of the County... (is) a Home Rule Unit" and The County of Cook, Illinois (the "County"), has a Chief Executive Officer elected by the electors of the County and is therefore a Home Rule Unit and may, under the powers granted by said Section 6(a) of Article VII of said Constitution of 1970, exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs; and

WHEREAS, the County maintains the Corporate, Public Safety, Health Facilities and Election Funds as independent, self-balancing funds for accounting purposes; and

WHEREAS, the County has previously established separate Working Cash Funds for Corporate, Public Safety, Health Facilities and Election Fund purposes; and

WHEREAS, all taxes and other receipts in support of Corporate, Public Safety, Health Facilities and Election Fund purposes are paid into a single account, the County's "A" account; and

WHEREAS, the County has therefore determined that it is possible to consolidate its Working Cash Funds while maintaining the accounting integrity of the Corporate, Public Safety, Health Facilities and Election Funds; and

WHEREAS, the County has determined it to be more efficient and to require less borrowing to manage its cash on the basis of a consolidated Working Cash Fund; and

WHEREAS, it becomes necessary from time to time to borrow from a Working Cash Fund to meet ordinary and contingent expenses of the Corporate, Public Safety, Health Facilities and Election Funds of the County for cash flow needs in anticipation of settlement of various accounts receivable, including property taxes; and

WHEREAS, it shall be the policy of Cook County to repay all loans to the Corporate, Public Safety, Health Facilities and Election Funds from any Working Cash Fund from any and all available funds prior to the end of the fiscal year during which the loan or loans were made; and

WHEREAS, the Annual Appropriation Bill for Fiscal Year 2004 for Cook County, Section 18, establishes a limit of $294.0 million for the Working Cash Funds.

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

Section 2. Authorization. There is hereby created a single, consolidated Working Cash Fund in the amount of $309.0 million to be used for the purposes described above.

Section 3. Transfer of Funds by the Treasurer. The Treasurer of Cook County is hereby directed to consolidate all balances in the County's various Working Cash Funds, and to make available all remaining sums, not to exceed $294.0 million, for 2004 cash flow borrowing needs to be transferred from time to time.

Section 4. Transfer of Funds by the Comptroller. The Comptroller is hereby directed to transfer to the Treasurer from any and all available funds, the full aggregate amount borrowed there from prior to November 30, 2004.

Section 5. Filing of the Resolution. The Board hereby directs the Clerk of the County to file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Treasurer of the County and the Treasurer is hereby directed to cause the transfer of moneys as provided by, and for the purpose set forth, in this Resolution.

Section 6. Severability. If any section, paragraph or provision of this Resolution shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the invalidity or unenforceability of such section, paragraph or provision shall not affect any of the remaining provisions of this Resolution.

Section 7. Repealer. All ordinances, resolutions or orders, or parts thereof, in conflict with the provisions of this Resolution are to the extent of such conflict hereby repealed.

Section 8. Constitutional Power of the County. This Resolution is adopted pursuant to the constitutional powers of the County as a home rule unit notwithstanding any provisions of the Illinois Revised Statutes to the contrary.

Section 9. Effective Date. The Board finds and determines that this Resolution shall be in full force and effect for the fiscal year 2004, December 1, 2003 through November 30, 2004.

PRESENTED, PASSED, APPROVED AND RECORDED by the County of Cook, Illinois, a home rule unit of government, this 8th day of April, 2004.

Approved and adopted this 8th day of April 2004.

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04-R-131

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has the legal authority to authorize its departments to open and maintain checking and savings accounts at various banks; and

WHEREAS, it is now necessary to update the name of this checking account because the Cook County Department of Public Health is no longer birth and death certificate registrar.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the name of this checking account at CORUS Bank be changed from the Cook County Department of Public Health Registrar Account to the Cook County Department of Public Health Small Check Account.

Approved and adopted this 8th day of April 2004.

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04-R-132

RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE CARL R. HANSEN, COUNTY COMMISSIONER

Co-Sponsored by

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

FORREST CLAYPOOL, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY,

ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN, ROBERTO MALDONADO,

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

MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS,

BOBBIE L. STEELE AND LARRY SUFFREDIN, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

WHEREAS, Ray Meyer celebrated his 90th birthday on March 25, 2004, hosted by longtime friend Vic Giovannini, owner of The Loft in Mount Prospect; and

WHEREAS, Ray Meyer is a Chicago native, graduating from St. Patrick’s High School, and has resided in Arlington Heights since 1969; and

WHEREAS, Ray Meyer coached Men’s Basketball at DePaul University for 42 years, during which time the teams compiled a 724 – 354 record for an enviable 0.672 winning percentage, guiding the Blue Demons to 21 post-season appearances, recording 37 winning seasons and twelve 20-win seasons, winning the NIT championship in 1945, and appearing in the NCAA’s Final Four in 1943 and in 1979; and

WHEREAS, during his long career, Ray Meyer was voted Coach of the Year twice by the Associated Press, twice by the United Press International, and twice by the U.S. Basketball Writers, and once by the National Association of Basketball Coaches, during his illustrious career; and

WHEREAS, Ray Meyer was inducted into the Naismith Hall of Fame in 1979, and received the John Bunn award in 1981 from the Hall of Fame in recognition of his great contributions to the game of basketball, and was named the National Invitation Tournament’s Man of the Year in 1980; and

WHEREAS, Ray Meyer coached Hall of Famer George Mikan and NBA stars Mark Aguirre and Terry Cummings as well as many other talented players; and

WHEREAS, Ray Meyer was a devoted husband to his wife Marge until she passed away in 1985; and

WHEREAS, Ray and Marge Meyer raised six children and Ray is grandfather to seventeen grandchildren and great-grandfather to nine great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Ray Meyer is a man of great integrity and has contributed his time and wisdom to Chicago’s young people.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County does hereby wish Ray Meyer a very Happy Birthday and continued health.

Approved and adopted this 8th day of April 2004.

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04-R-133

RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, COUNTY COMMISSIONER

Co-Sponsored by

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

FORREST CLAYPOOL, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY,

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

ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY, ANTHONY J. PERAICA,

MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS,

BOBBIE L. STEELE AND LARRY SUFFREDIN, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom called from our midst at the age of 72 the Reverend Peter Rodriguez; Pastor of St. Paul’s Church in Chicago; and

WHEREAS, Father Rodriguez was ordained a Catholic Priest 47 years ago; and

WHEREAS, Father Rodriguez was a champion of many causes involving workers, especially the Hispanic workers and the people of the Pilsen neighborhood; and

WHEREAS, throughout the years Father Rodriguez faithfully served the Hispanic community of Chicago and all who knew him attest that he was a kind and considerate man, virtuous of character and gentle in spirit, admired and respected by his many friends and neighbors, and dearly beloved by his family; and

WHEREAS, Father Rodriguez was the beloved son of the late Hilario and the late Adela Rodriguez, dear brother of Maria Dolores, Maria de Los Angeles, Milargrus and the late Jose; and he is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins; and

WHEREAS, Father Rodriguez also served as Pastor of Holy Cross Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Associate Pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Church and was Director of the Hispanic Ministry for the Archdiocese of Chicago; and

WHEREAS, Father Rodriguez is gone but not forgotten and will be sincerely missed by many. May he rest in peace.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and the Members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners do hereby extend to the family and friends of the late Father Peter Rodriguez our deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy. This Honorable Body, the staff and parishioners of St. Paul’s Church, and the people of Cook County share in the loss of Father Rodriguez; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body, and a ceremonial copy of the same be presented to the Sisters of St. Paul’s Church.

Approved and adopted this 8th day of April 2004.

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04-R-134

RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE PETER N. SILVESTRI, COUNTY COMMISSIONER

Co-Sponsored by

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

FORREST CLAYPOOL, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY,

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

ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY, ANTHONY J. PERAICA, MIKE QUIGLEY, DEBORAH SIMS,

BOBBIE L. STEELE AND LARRY SUFFREDIN, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

WHEREAS, the Maroons Italo American Soccer and Cultural Club is an organization dedicated to the promotion of soccer and the advancement of educational and business opportunities in the Italian American community. On April 17, 2004, the Maroons will host its annual dinner dance and honor Carole Macchione as its “Woman of the Year”; and

WHEREAS, Carole Macchione has been a valuable and respected community member and businesswoman in the Village of Elmwood Park for several decades; and

WHEREAS, Carole Macchione, a respected travel agent, has owned and operated “The Travel Company” in Elmwood Park since 1980. She is a member of the Montclare Elmwood Park Chamber of Commerce and has served as its President; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Macchione has been an integral and active participant in the Maroons Club for many years. She was instrumental in the formation of its Ladies Club in 1979 and is a former Vice President; and

WHEREAS, in addition to operating a successful business and participating in community organizations, Carole Macchione is dedicated to her family and has always been a nurturing and loving influence. Mrs. Macchione and her husband, Russell are the proud parents of three adult sons, Russell, Jr., Antonio and Francis, and the doting grandparents of eight grandchildren.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and Board of Commissioners of the County of Cook do hereby congratulate Carole Macchione on her well-deserved recognition as “Woman of the Year” of the Maroons Italo American Soccer and Cultural Club and thank her for her many years of dedication to her community; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be prepared for presentation to Carole Macchione as evidence of the appreciation of this Honorable Body and the residents of Cook County.

Approved and adopted this 8th day of April 2004.

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04-R-135

RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE PETER N. SILVESTRI, COUNTY COMMISSIONER

Co-Sponsored by

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

FORREST CLAYPOOL, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY,

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

ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY, ANTHONY J. PERAICA, MIKE QUIGLEY, DEBORAH SIMS,

BOBBIE L. STEELE AND LARRY SUFFREDIN, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

WHEREAS, Florian Barbi is Chairman of the Board, President and CEO of First National Bank of Wheaton, First Nations Bank of Chicago and Bank of Bourbonnais; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Barbi immigrated to the United States with his parents and grew up in Elmwood Park, where his family owned and operated the Alpine Food Store; and

WHEREAS, in addition to his success in banking, Florian Barbi is an active participant in many civic, community and charitable organizations. He is a recipient of the Joseph Cardinal Bernadin Humanitarian Award, an officer of the Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans, a council member of Casa Italia, treasurer of the Edison Park Chamber of Commerce and on the Board of Directors of the Illinois Bankers Association; and

WHEREAS, Florian Barbi and his wife, Dora are the proud parents of three children and exemplify commitment to family, heritage and community.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and Board of Commissioners of the County of Cook do hereby congratulate Florian Barbi on his well-deserved recognition as “Man of the Year” of the Maroons Italo American Soccer and Cultural Club and thank him for his many years of dedication to his community; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be prepared for presentation to Florian Barbi as evidence of the appreciation of this Honorable Body and the residents of Cook County.

Approved and adopted this 8th day of April 2004.

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04-R-136

RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE GREGG GOSLIN, COUNTY COMMISSIONER

Co-Sponsored by

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

FORREST CLAYPOOL, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY,

ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, CARL R. HANSEN, ROBERTO MALDONADO,

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

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

AND LARRY SUFFREDIN, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Honoring Dr. Chris Krueger, 2004 Glenview Business Person of the Year

WHEREAS, Dr. Chris Krueger is this year’s recipient of the Glenview Chamber of Commerce’s Business Person of the Year Award; and

WHEREAS, this honor is given to him as recognition for his outstanding contributions to the community; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Chris Krueger has spent his career as a dentist practicing in Glenview first under the tutelage of Dr. Francis Farber and then in his own practice; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Chris Krueger has served on numerous committees and been involved in organizations to enhance and improve the Glenview community including the Glenview Rotary Luncheon Club, the Glenview Park District Foundation, American Cancer Society Relay for Life and as a board member of the Glenview Chamber of Commerce; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Chris Krueger has made his mark as a compassionate and caring man; and

WHEREAS, his compassion is exemplified by his efforts to organize a group of local dentists to help take over the patients of an ailing colleague for 18 months until he was able to return to work; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Chris Krueger was raised in Glenview along with four brothers and a sister; and

WHEREAS, at 19 years of age Dr. Chris Krueger opted to live at home while in college to help his father raise his three younger siblings after his mother passed away suddenly; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Chris Krueger and his wife Susan are raising their own family in Glenview which includes Kara, Emily, Marykate, Gavin and Grace; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Chris Krueger attended Loyola University for his undergraduate and Dental degree; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Chris Krueger has served the people of Glenview with dedication, compassion, integrity and distinction.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and Members of the Board of Commissioners does hereby recognize and congratulate Dr. Chris Krueger on receiving this prestigious award and recognition; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be tendered to Dr. Chris Krueger in honor of his outstanding contributions and service to the community of Glenview.

Approved and adopted this 8th day of April 2004.