RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has adopted a Real Property Assessment Classification 8 which provides an applicant a reduction in the assessment level for a commercial facility; and
WHEREAS, the County Board of Commissioners has received and reviewed an application from Amalgamated Bank of Chicago Trust #5945, 901 East Sibley, Illinois, and the Resolution of the Village of South Holland for a vacant commercial facility located at 901 East Sibley, South Holland, Cook County, Illinois, Property Index Number 29-11-304-016 and 29-11-304-018; and
WHEREAS, Class 8 requires the validation by the County Board of the shortened period of qualifying abandonment in cases where the commercial facility has been abandoned for less than 24 consecutive months upon purchase; and
WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has determined that the building was abandoned for 20 months to date, and that special circumstances are present.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the President and Board of Commissioners of the County of Cook, State of Illinois, that the President and Board of Commissioners indicate their approval for the filing of an application for a Cook County Real Estate Classification 8 abatement incentive to Amalgamated Bank of Chicago Trust #5945 for an abandoned commercial facility located at 901 East Sibley, South Holland, Cook County, Illinois; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to forward a certified copy of this Resolution to the Office of the Cook County Assessor.
Approved and adopted this 15th day of April 2003.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Department of Risk Management has previously been authorized to maintain checking account #4314921 at the American National Bank & Trust Company of Chicago, Illinois, for the purpose of petty cash for the Workers’ Compensation Division of the Department of Risk Management; and
WHEREAS, Section 138.12 of the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act states, “An employee entitled to receive disability payment, shall be required, if requested by the employer, to submit himself, at the expense of the employer, for examination to a duly qualified medical practitioner or surgeon, selected by the employer, at any time and place reasonably convenient for the employee”.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the following is the name of those persons who are authorized to sign checks on the aforementioned checking account:
John L. Hibbett, Director, Department of Risk Management
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following name as signer on the account be deleted:
Charles Tucker, Former Workers’ Compensation Manager
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Cook County Auditor be directed to audit the aforesaid checking account at the close of each fiscal year or at the discretion of the Auditor and to file a report thereon with the Cook County Board; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any funds drawn on said checking account for deposit with the County Treasurer shall be transmitted to the Cook County Comptroller with an itemization of collections and designation of the account in the Office of the Comptroller.
Approved and adopted this 15th day of April 2003.
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, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called from our midst;
Jacob Lee Frazier
on March 29, 2003; and
WHEREAS, Jacob Lee Frazier, a staff sergeant, became the Illinois Air National Guard’s first combat casualty in Afghanistan when he was killed along with another American soldier in an ambush in the south-central region of the country; and
WHEREAS, Jacob Lee Frazier, born November 30, 1978, in St. Charles, Illinois, was the beloved son of parents Joyce and Jim, and was the loving brother of four younger siblings, sisters Jessica and Kathryn, and twin brothers Zachary and Daniel; and
WHEREAS, Jacob Frazier leaves behind his fiancée, Jessica Fregin; and
WHEREAS, Jacob Frazier joined the Air National Guard in 1998 and was a member of the 169th Air Support Operations Squadron under the 182nd Airlift Wing in Peoria, Illinois; and
WHEREAS, as a tactical air control specialist, Jacob Frazier trained with U.S. Army Special Forces; and
WHEREAS, Jacob Frazier had been in Afghanistan since January of 2003 and was on a four-vehicle reconnaissance mission when the patrol was ambushed; and
WHEREAS, Jacob Frazier gave freely of his time, was known for his warmth and maturity, and very much wanted to give something back to his country.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and Board of Commissioners of Cook County does hereby express their deepest sympathies to the family of Jacob Lee Frazier and convey their gratitude for his courageous service to the citizens of the United States; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be presented to the family of Jacob Lee Frazier that his memory be so honored and ever cherished.
Approved and adopted this 15th day of April 2003.
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, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has taken from our midst Edward W. McCaskey, and
WHEREAS, Edward W. McCaskey was born in 1919 in Philadelphia, and after high school aspired to a career as a singer, and
WHEREAS, Edward W. McCaskey enrolled at the University of Pennsylvania, and met the woman who was to become his wife of 60 years, Virginia, who was then a student at Drexel Institute in Philadelphia, and
WHEREAS, Edward W. McCaskey and Virginia went to the 1942 National Football league title game intending to ask Virginia’s father, George (“Papa Bear”) Halas, for permission to marry, but when the Bears lost the game they decided the timing was not good, and chose to elope instead, and
WHEREAS, Edward W. McCaskey joined the Army and spent 2 1/2 years with the 80th Infantry in France in World War II, where he quickly rose from private to lieutenant to captain, and earned a Bronze Star Medal for valor, and
WHEREAS, after World War II, Edward W. McCaskey worked in the music publishing business, and was associated with the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra, and
WHEREAS, Edward W. McCaskey later worked for the National Retail Tea and Coffee Association, Merchandise Services, Inc., and E.F. McDonald Company before joining the Chicago Bears, and
WHEREAS, in 1967, Edward W. McCaskey became Vice-President and Treasurer of the Chicago Bears, and succeeded team founder George Halas as Chairman of the Board in 1983, beginning a 19 year run at the helm, and
WHEREAS, in 1999, Edward W. McCaskey stepped down from his Chairmanship of the Board of the Chicago Bears to make way for his son, Michael, who continues the family tradition, and
WHEREAS, Edward W. McCaskey and his wife, Virginia, raised eleven children, eight sons and three daughters, and
WHEREAS, throughout his career, Edward W. McCaskey, in addition to his leadership of the Bears, contributed to many community and charitable organizations, including the Brian Piccolo Cancer Research Fund and the Piccolo Golf Committee, and
WHEREAS, Edward W. McCaskey’s sense of humor, generosity and charisma made him one of the most likeable individuals in all of football, and
WHEREAS, Edward W. McCaskey will be missed by all who knew him, now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby express its profound sympathies to the family of Edward W. McCaskey in their time of loss.
Approved and adopted this 15th day of April 2003.
RESOLUTION
Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE JOHN P. DALEY AND PRESIDENT JOHN H. STROGER, JR.
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Co-Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE JERRY BUTLER, FORREST CLAYPOOL, EARLEAN COLLINS,
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
WHEREAS Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Deacon Andrew J. Brongiel from our midst, and
WHEREAS Deacon Andrew J. Brongiel was the loving husband of Lillian (nee Glabicki), and
WHEREAS Deacon Andrew J. Brongiel was the loving father of Joanne (Bill) Johnson and Andrea (James) Mannion, and
WHEREAS Deacon Andrew J. Brongiel was the cherished grandfather of Nicholas Brongiel, and Ryan, Sara and Eric Johnson, and
WHEREAS Deacon Andrew J. Brongiel was the dear brother of Gloria (Tony) Totosz, Rosemary (Sam) Pancotto, Donald (Carol), the late Phillip (Vernita), the late Raymond, the late Arlene (the late Marv) Nichols, the late Henrietta (the late Peter) Biella and the late Lucille, and
WHEREAS Deacon Andrew J. Brongiel was the fond relation of many nieces, nephews and cousins, and
WHEREAS Deacon Andrew J. Brongiel was a member of St. Barbara Holy Name Society and Senior Citizens, and the Deaconate Class of 1992, and
WHEREAS all who knew him will attest that Deacon Andrew J. Brongiel 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 Deacon Andrew J. Brongiel, 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 Deacon Andrew J. Brongiel, that the memory of this humble servant of God may be so honored and ever cherished.
Approved and adopted this 15th day of April 2003.
RESOLUTION
Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE JOHN P. DALEY AND PRESIDENT JOHN H. STROGER, JR.
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Co-Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE JERRY BUTLER, FORREST CLAYPOOL, EARLEAN COLLINS,
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
WHEREAS Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Donald R. Brady from our midst, and
WHEREAS Donald R. Brady was the beloved husband of the late Edda (nee Hof), and
WHEREAS Donald R. Brady was the loving son of Rita (the late Raymond) Brady, and
WHEREAS Donald R. Brady was the dearest father of Jack Nicholus (Jennifer) Gusentine and Christopher, and
WHEREAS Donald R. Brady was the dear grandfather of Nickolus Gusentine, and
WHEREAS Donald R. Brady was the fond brother of Laverne, and dear uncle of many, and
WHEREAS all who knew him will attest that Donald R. Brady 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 Donald R. Brady, 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 Donald R. Brady, that his memory may be so honored and ever cherished.
Approved and adopted this 15th day of April 2003.
RESOLUTION
Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE JOHN H. STROGER, JR.
PRESIDENT OF THE COOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Co-Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE 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
WHEREAS, forty years after the passage of the Equal Pay Act and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, women and people of color continue to suffer the consequences of inequitable pay differentials; and
WHEREAS, according to statistics released in September 2002 by the U.S. Census Bureau, year round, full-time working women earned only 76% of the earnings of year round, full-time working men, indicating little change or progress in pay equity since 1999; and
WHEREAS, according to a January 2002 report released by the General Accounting Office (the investigative arm of Congress), women managers in 7 of 10 industries surveyed, actually lost ground in closing the wage gap between 1995 and 2000; and
WHEREAS, according to an analysis of data in over 300 classifications provided by the U.S. Department of Labor Statistics in 2001, women earn less in every occupational classification for which enough data is available, including occupations dominated by women (e.g., cashiers, retail sales, registered nurses and teachers); and
WHEREAS, higher education is not free from wage discrimination according to a U.S. Department of Education analysis, reporting that, after controlling for rank, age, credentials, field of study and other factors, full-time female faculty members earn nearly 9% less than their male counterparts; and
WHEREAS, the Cook County Commission on Women’s Issues participated in a committee organized by Women Employed which issued a report Raising Women’s Pay, highlighting the problems of unequal pay for equal work, occupational segregation, the glass ceiling, the working poor, and lack of fair pay and access to benefits; and
WHEREAS, over a working lifetime, this wage disparity costs the average American woman and her family an estimated $250,000 in lost wages, impacting Social Security benefits and pensions; and
WHEREAS, fair pay equity policies can be implemented simply and without undue costs or hardship in both the public and private sectors; and
WHEREAS, fair pay strengthens the security of families today and eases future retirement costs, while enhancing the American economy; and
WHEREAS, Tuesday, April 15th symbolizes the day on which the wages paid to American women catch up to the wages paid to men from the previous year.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners, does hereby proclaim Tuesday, April 15, 2003 as EQUAL PAY DAY in Cook County and urges the citizens of Cook County to recognize the full value of women’s skills and significant contributions to the labor force, and further encourages businesses conduct an internal pay evaluation to ensure women are being paid fairly.
Approved and adopted this 15th day of April 2003.
RESOLUTION
Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN
COUNTY COMMISSIONER
Co-Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER,
FORREST CLAYPOOL, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, 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
WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has taken from our midst Thomas Richard Stark, born into life on November 24, 1957, born into eternity on April 3, 2003; and
WHEREAS, Thomas was the beloved husband of Barbara, and father of Elizabeth and Tommy and the beloved son of Edward and Therese Stark; and
WHEREAS, Thomas was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local #9 for nineteen years, serving the City of Chicago as a Lineman with responsibilities for street lighting in the City; and
WHEREAS, Thomas was a well respected member of his community, known as the “Mayor of Washtenaw” who energetically worked to bring people together by organizing many events, including the Washtenaw Avenue block party; and
WHEREAS, Thomas’ sense of family, friendship, and community was a testament to the deep caring and love he felt for others; and
WHEREAS, Thomas was a member of St. John Fisher Parish where he served on the Holy Name Society; and
WHEREAS, Thomas will be greatly missed and his family, friends, and community will truly feel the loss of his presence amongst them.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners join his family and friends in mourning the death of Thomas Richard Stark and express their deepest and heartfelt condolences to his family; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution be spread across the official text of the proceedings of this Honorable Body and that a suitable copy hereof be tendered to the family of Thomas Richard Stark.
Approved and adopted this 15th day of April 2003.
RESOLUTION
Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE JOHN H. STROGER, JR.
PRESIDENT OF THE COOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Co-Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE 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
WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has taken from our midst,
Henry Hervey, Jr.
a former president of Independent Bank and member of the famed Tuskegee Airmen; and
WHEREAS, Henry Hervey, Jr. was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and later moved to Chicago’s south side, his proficiency as a violinist earned him a letter of music upon graduation from Morgan Park High School; and
WHEREAS, he attended Wilson Junior College and earned an associate degree in education, as a promising businessman he became manager of the Morgan Park Co-op grocery, and following graduation from Northwestern University School of Business he became managing officer of the Service Federal Savings & Loan Association. He was later hired as a cashier at Independence Bank where his high standards and leadership ability won him such respect that he was appointed bank president; and
WHEREAS, as a youth an interest in flying led him to the Civil Air Patrol, then to a pilot training program at Harlem Airport in Chicago. After earning a civilian pilot’s license, he entered the Army Air Corps at Tuskegee Air Base in Alabama and was later assigned to the 477th Bomber Wing; and
WHEREAS, after the war, he took advantage of the GI Bill and continued his education at Northwestern University, and became a member of the Air Force Reserve reaching the rank of Lieutenant Colonel; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hervey led a full life, his legacy will be how he quietly worked helping others. Friends and colleagues will remember his candor, strength, common sense and ideals; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hervey was a respected member and treasurer of the National African American Military Museum, a member of the Chicago Dodo Club, an offshoot of the Tuskegee Airmen, a member of the South End Jaycees, Urban League, Chicago NAACP, the Joint Negro Appeal and the Frogs Club, a social organization.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and Members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners express their sadness and offer deepest condolences to the family of Henry Hervey, Jr.; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be prepared and presented to the family of Henry Hervey, Jr. as memorial of his contribution to every aspect of the community.
Approved and adopted this 15th day of April 2003.
RESOLUTION
Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE JOHN H. STROGER, JR.
PRESIDENT OF THE COOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Co-Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE 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
WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called from our midst;
Carol L. Johnson Fitzgerald
the third child of Dr. Robert and Mercedes Johnson; and
WHEREAS, Carol Johnson Fitzgerald served as a community health advocate, and began her career as an outreach worker for Turning Point Chemical Dependency Treatment Program in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She later began working for the Minnesota Department of Health where her love of people and charisma helped her in reaching out to communities of color to educate women about early detection of breast and cervical cancer; and
WHEREAS, Carol Johnson Fitzgerald, born on January 1, 1956, in New Orleans, Louisiana, was the loving wife of Larry, mother to Larry, Jr. and Marcus, and the loving sister to five siblings; and
WHEREAS, Carol’s hard work and dedication propelled her to the position of Disease Intervention Specialist where she worked with people who were diagnosed with HIV and STDs. One of Carol’s goals was helping eliminate the spread of HIV/AIDS in the African American community. She often acted as a “soul mate” or buddy by providing emotional and spiritual support to those who contracted the disease; and
WHEREAS, Carol had tremendous faith in God which enabled her to cope when diagnosed with breast cancer six years ago. She became active in the African American Breast Cancer Alliance and provided counseling to newly diagnosed women. Carol even recorded a breast cancer awareness video that aired on a local Minneapolis television station; and
WHEREAS, Carol gave freely of her time, was “the glue that held everybody together” and a compassionate daughter, wife, sister and friend.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and Board of Commissioners does hereby express their deepest sympathies to the family of Carol L. Johnson Fitzgerald, 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 the same be tendered to the family of Carol L. Johnson Fitzgerald, that her memory may be so honored and every cherished.
Approved and adopted this 15th day of April 2003.
RESOLUTION
Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE JOHN P. DALEY AND PRESIDENT JOHN H. STROGER, JR.
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Co-Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE JERRY BUTLER, FORREST CLAYPOOL, EARLEAN COLLINS,
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
WHEREAS Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Edna M. O’Neill from our midst, and
WHEREAS Edna M. O’Neill (nee James) was the beloved wife of the late William O’Neill, and
WHEREAS Edna M. O’Neill was the loving mother of William J. (Marilyn), Thomas J. (Ruth) and Kevin P. (Maria) O'Neill, and
WHEREAS Edna M. O’Neill was the dearest grandmother of Sean, Mikael, Alex, Tom and Claire, and
WHEREAS Edna M. O’Neill was the dear sister of Wanda Modzelewski, Nina (the late Gene) Irwin, Charles (Rose) James, Carl (Sue) James, Robert (Shirley) James, Jesse (Darlene) James, Annie Oaks and Linda (Ron) Regan, and
WHEREAS Edna M. O’Neill was the fond aunt of many nieces and nephews, and
WHEREAS Edna M. O’Neill was a proud long time parishioner of St. Gabriel Church, where she was active in parish matters, and was a Gold Star Member of the St. Gabriel Women’s Club, and
WHEREAS all who knew her will attest that Edna M. O’Neill was a kind and compassionate woman, virtuous of character and gentle in spirit, admired and respected by her many friends and neighbors, and dearly loved by her family, now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County that the Board does hereby offer its deepest condolences and most heartfelt sympathy to the family and many friends of Edna M. O’Neill, 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 Edna M. O’Neill, that her memory may be so honored and ever cherished.
Approved and adopted this 15th day of April 2003.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the County of Cook/Sheriff of Cook County and the Metropolitan Alliance of Police, Local 201 entered into Compulsory Interest Arbitration under Section 14 of the Illinois Public Relations Act; and
WHEREAS, an Interest Arbitration Award has been issued concerning unresolved salary issues covering the period December l, 2001 through November 30, 2003.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this award be submitted for consideration by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County.
Approved and adopted this 15th day of April 2003.