May 4 2004 Resolutions

04-R-157

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has adopted a Real Property Assessment Classification 6b that provides an applicant a reduction in the assessment level for an industrial facility; and

WHEREAS, the County Board of Commissioners has received and reviewed an application from Frain Industries, Inc. and the Resolution from Franklin Park, for an abandoned industrial facility located at 9229-77 West Grand Avenue, Franklin Park, Cook County, Illinois, Property Index Numbers 12-27-302-005-0000, 12-27-302-007-0000, 12-27-302-008-0000, 12-27-302-013-0000, 12-27-302-14-0000 and 12-27-302-015-0000; and

WHEREAS, Class 6b requires the validation by the County Board of the shortened period of qualifying abandonment in cases where the industrial 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 16 months at the time of application, 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 6b abatement incentive to the company for an abandoned industrial facility located at 9229-77 West Grand Avenue, Franklin Park, Cook County, Illinois, under the provision for abandonment of less than 24 months; 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 4th day of May 2004.

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04-R-158

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the County Board of Commissioners has received and reviewed an application from Modern Representatives, Inc., Graphite Division and the Resolution from the Village of Schaumburg for an abandoned industrial facility located at 709 Estes Avenue, Schaumburg, Cook County, Illinois, Property Index Number 07-33-201-078-0000; and

WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has determined that the building was abandoned for sixteen (16) months at the time of application 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 6b abatement incentive to the company for an abandoned industrial facility located at 709 Estes Avenue, Schaumburg, Cook County, Illinois, under the provision for abandonment of less than 24 months; 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 4th day of May 2004.

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04-R-159

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 an industrial facility; and

WHEREAS, the County Board of Commissioners has received and reviewed an application from MZG Associates, LLC, and the Resolution from Village of Riverdale, for an abandoned industrial facility located at 1000 West 142nd Street, Riverdale, Cook County, Illinois, Property Index Numbers 29-05-204-007-0000, 29-05-204-008-0000 and 29-05-105-003-0000; and

WHEREAS, Class 8 requires the validation by the County Board of the shortened period of qualifying abandonment in cases where the industrial 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 ten (10) months at the time of purchase, 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 MZG Associates, LLC for an abandoned industrial facility located at 1000 West 142nd Street, Riverdale, 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 4th day of May 2004.

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04-R-160

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, Cook County is a diverse community of more than five million people with ancestries from all parts of the world; and

WHEREAS, the more than 300,000 Asian American residents of Cook County have contributed significantly to the development of our neighborhoods and cities; and

WHEREAS, Asians, along with Irish immigrants and African Americans among others, constructed and operated the transcontinental railroads that passed through Cook County and provided the basis for our county’s economic strength as a transportation center; and

WHEREAS, Cook County is home to Asian American veterans who fought heroically for our nation through many of her conflicts in the 20th century, including Filipinos who, alongside soldiers from Maywood, Illinois, survived the Bataan Death March in the Philippines during World War II, and Japanese Americans of the 100th Infantry Battalion and the 442nd Regimental Combat Teams who served our nation with the highest military honors despite being designated for internment in American concentration camps on the west coast; and

WHEREAS, Asian American immigrants have made, and continued to make, tremendous efforts in professional fields such as medicine, engineering, education, accounting and chemistry; and

WHEREAS, Asian Americans, both native born and naturalized immigrants, are making strides in a wider range of professional fields including government, the arts, journalism, the legal profession, athletics, international trade, higher learning and the entertainment industry; and

WHEREAS, Asian Americans are among the ranks of elected and appointed officials at the national level, and are helping to shape the future of our nation and society, including: U.S. Secretary of Labor, Elaine Chao; U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Norman Mineta; Governor Gary Locke of Washington State; Governor Benjamin Cayetano of Hawaii; U.S. Senator, Daniel Inouye of Hawaii; California Congressmen, Robert Matsui and Mike Honda; Oregon Congressman, David Wu; and Former Chief of Staff of the Army, General Eric Shinseki; and

WHEREAS, Asian Americans are among the ranks of both elected and appointed officials at the local level including Cook County Judges Lynne Kawamoto, Sandra Otaka and Rena Van Tine and Lincolnwood Mayor Peter Moy; and

WHEREAS, Asian Americans are in key positions in the news and entertainment industries such as Yahoo! Founder Jerry Yang; Hollywood movie makers such as The Ice Storm’s Ang Lee, Mission Impossible 2’s John Woo and Independence Day’s Dean Devlin; authors Deepak Chopra and Amy Tan; Cellist Yo Yo Ma; President of NBC Entertainment Scott Sassa; the Today show’s Ann Curry; local television personalities Joanie Lum, Linda Yu, Ellie Pai Hong, Nancy Loo and Judy Hsu; and Chicago White Sox and Chicago Blackhawks public address announcer Gene Honda; and

WHEREAS, Asian Americans are a major force in various business and education sectors including: fashion designer, Vera Wang; TLC Beatrice Chief Executive Officer, Loida Lewis; AIDS/HIV researcher, Dr. David Ho; designer of the Vietnam and Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorials, Maya Lin; internationally-renowned architect, I.M. Pei; and University of California at Berkeley Chancellor, Chang-Lin Tien; and

WHEREAS, Asian American athletes, and Asian athletes in America are excelling individually and are leading national sports teams and American professional sports teams to Olympic medals and world championships including: figure skater, Michelle Kwan; short track speed skater, Apolo Ohno; baseball players, Hee Seop Choi and Ichiro Suzuki; basketball player, Yao Ming; middle linebacker, Dat Nguyen; hockey player, Paul Kariya; and professional golfers Tiger Woods, Se Ri Pak and Michele Wie; and

WHEREAS, Asian American Heritage Month provides Cook County an opportunity to restate its firm stand against any and all discrimination on the basis of race, creed or national origin in Cook County.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners declare the month of May as Asian American Heritage Month in Cook County, and urge all residents and groups to participate in the events sponsored by Asian American organizations throughout the month of May.

Approved and adopted this 4th day of May 2004.

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04-R-161

RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE DEBORAH SIMS AND PRESIDENT JOHN H. STROGER, JR.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Co-Sponsored by

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 AND LARRY SUFFREDIN

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

WHEREAS, Almighty God in his infinite wisdom call from our midst former Village of Markham Mayor Evans R. Miller born into time May 5, 1932, born into eternity April 17, 2004; and

WHEREAS, Evans R. Miller was born to Alice Hines Miller and Minor Townsend in Bowling Green, Kentucky; and

WHEREAS, Evans R. Miller confessed a hope in Christ at an early age, which he maintained throughout his life. He met his wife-to-be Thelma Jo Waller during elementary school; and

WHEREAS, in 1950 Evans R. Miller graduated from the State Street High School in Bowling Green, Kentucky, between studying and working before and after school, he still found time to play football and pool, two of his favorite activities. At that time he became involved in Kentucky elections where he first developed an interest in politics; and

WHEREAS, after graduating from Eulon Barber School in 1951, Evans enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served in the Korean War until his honorable discharged in 1955; and

WHEREAS, upon returning, Evans was united in holy matrimony to Thelma Jo Waller on March 23, 1955 and shortly thereafter they moved to Chicago, Illinois; and

WHEREAS, two children were born to this union, Steven R. Miller and Sheila A. Baker; and

WHEREAS, in 1963 Evans moved his family to Markham, Illinois where he joined Christ Temple Baptist Church and began employment with the City of Markham in the Water and Sewerage Department; and

WHEREAS, Evans immediately became deeply involved in the City of Markham. He joined numerous civic and civil rights organizations including the Cubs and Boys Scouts, Little League Baseball, Operation Push (formerly Operation Bread Basket), the NAACP and School District 152 1/2 and many others; and

WHEREAS, in June 1973, Evans became President of Markham Roller Rink, Inc.; and

WHEREAS, he was always at the forefront of any issue. Evans believed that he could make a difference, so he decided to run for political office; and

WHEREAS, Evans served as the 1st Ward Alderman from 1971 to 1975; and

WHEREAS, in April 1985, Evans was elected Mayor of the City of Markham. He was subsequently re-elected in 1989, 1993 and 1997 and under his leadership the City of Markham grew and prospered; and

WHEREAS, due to a change in his health he decided not to run again after his term expired in 2001; and

WHEREAS, until the end Evans remained devoted to his family, friends, businesses and the City of Markham, he will be greatly missed by all.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County, that the Board hereby expresses sorrow and extends its most heartfelt sympathy to the loved ones and many friends of former Mayor Evans R. Miller; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the Official Proceeding of this Honorable Body, and that a suitable copy of the same shall be provided to the family of Evans R. Miller in honor of his memory.

Approved and adopted this 4th day of May 2004.

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04-R-162

RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE LARRY SUFFREDIN AND JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Co-Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE FORREST CLAYPOOL, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN,

MIKE QUIGLEY, DEBORAH SIMS, PRESIDENT JOHN H. STROGER, JR., JERRY BUTLER,

EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN,

ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, ANTHONY J. PERAICA

AND PETER N. SILVESTRI, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

WHEREAS, the Tinley Park Mental Health Center (“Tinley Park MHC”) in Tinley Park, Illinois provides a safe and secure treatment setting for mentally ill individuals, including those who have no insurance or who have exhausted their mental health coverage, for the south suburbs in Cook County, as well as the South Side of Chicago, and Will, Grundy and Kankakee counties; and

WHEREAS, shuttering Tinley Park MHC would dismantle a vital community resource that has taken decades to develop, providing a well-staffed inpatient treatment center with professional and paraprofessionals specially trained to serve patients suffering from very severe mental illness as well as planning which links patients to community outpatient resources; and

WHEREAS, in 2003, there were more than 2,000 admissions to Tinley Park MHC, a clear indication of the great need for its services, and the demand for services at the center is increasing with the number of patients seeking treatment rising by more than 10% over the last two years; and

WHEREAS, there are no comparable alternatives to provide care in the south suburban area and services at community mental health centers are largely structured to serve individuals who are not in acute crisis (are not violent, suicidal, or exhibiting extreme behaviors) and without a strong, secure treatment facility, too many individuals with mental illness are often lost to homelessness, further burdening municipal and law enforcement authorities; and

WHEREAS, Tinley Park MHC employs more than 300 people in our region, including doctors, nurses and other professionals and its workers receive fair wages, good benefits and workplace rights; and

WHEREAS, Governor Rod Blagojevich has promised to make increasing health services a state priority.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County of Cook hereby states its opposition to the closure of Tinley Park Mental Health Center and urges Governor Blagojevich to reconsider his proposal to close the facility; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County of Cook urges legislators in the Illinois General Assembly to adopt a budget that maintains full operation of Tinley Park MHC; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that suitable copies of this Resolution be delivered to Governor Blagojevich, Senate President Emil Jones, Jr., House Speaker Michael J. Madigan, and all members of the Illinois General Assembly who represent Cook County, Illinois; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect on the date of its passage and approval.

Approved and adopted this 4th day of May 2004.

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04-R-163

RESOLUTION

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

WHEREAS, it is now necessary to update those persons who are authorized to be signatories on these checking and savings accounts.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the checking and/or savings accounts at the Community Bank of Lawndale for the following purposes, be updated for General Fund.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following are the names of those persons who are authorized to sign checks on these checking and/or savings accounts and that the signatures of at least two (2) of these shall be required on each check:

1. Walter K. Knorr

2. Ellen Downes

3. Shakeel Qureshi

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following person heretofore to be signatory shall be deleted:

1. John F. Chambers

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Auditor be directed to audit the checking accounts of said institution at the close of each Fiscal Year or at anytime she sees fit, and to file report(s) thereon with the Cook County Board.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any funds on said checking or savings accounts 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 4th day of May 2004.

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04-R-164

RESOLUTION

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

WHEREAS, it is now necessary to update those persons who are authorized to be signatories on these checking and savings accounts.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the checking and/or savings accounts at the Shore Bank for the following purposes, be updated for General Fund.

1. Walter K. Knorr

2. Shakeel Qureshi

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following person heretofore to be signatory shall be deleted:

1. John F. Chambers

Approved and adopted this 4th day of May 2004.

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04-R-165

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, a Collective Bargaining Agreement for the period of December 1, 2001 through November 30, 2004 has been negotiated between the County of Cook and Teamsters Local 726 (representing Oak Forest Hospital Public Safety Officers); and

WHEREAS, salaries and wages for this agreement have previously been approved by the Board of Commissioners.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this union agreement be approved by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County.

Approved and adopted this 4th day of May 2004.

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04-R-166

RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE LARRY SUFFREDIN AND JERRY BUTLER

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Co-Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, 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 AND BOBBIE L. STEELE

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

In Memory of Saul T. Bowie

WHEREAS, Saul T. Bowie was born on February 18, 1928 to the late Hattie Townsend Bowie and Finis Bowie in Weir, Mississippi and passed away on April 4, 2004; and

WHEREAS, as a child, Saul brought great joy to his parents and while he and his eight brothers and sisters kept their parents busy and on their toes, they also filled their home with love and laughter; and

WHEREAS, Saul T. Bowie was the beloved husband of Helen Marilyn Bowie and devoted father to Samuel, Sidney, Gregory, Sandra and Naoko; and

WHEREAS, Saul and Helen were joined in holy matrimony on May 27, 1967 and their love and devotion to each other and their family was admired by friends and family; and

WHEREAS, Saul T. Bowie deeply cherished his roles as grandfather to Issey, Kaylin and Janet and godfather to LaShon, Marcel and Chanda and he delighted in every opportunity he had to spend time with the children, shower them with love, and share with them his life experiences and wisdom; and

WHEREAS, in addition to his dedication to his family, Saul T. Bowie was a man of deep faith and was active in his church and community never wavering from his mission and purpose to serve others; and

WHEREAS, as member of Mt. Zion Church from 1967 to the time of his passing, Saul T. Bowie was a cornerstone of his church having served as a Trustee, Deacon, Usher and Member of Unit 2; and

WHEREAS, Saul T. Bowie demitted to Mt. Moriah Lodge #28 in 1962 and served faithfully as a member for forty-five years including serving in various leadership roles and creating the Mt. Moriah Widows Fund; and

WHEREAS, Saul T. Bowie was employed by Oscar Ballin Construction Co. and Pioneer Press; and

WHEREAS, Saul T. Bowie was loved and admired by all those who knew him and was a cherished member of his family, church, and community, always providing a helping hand to those who needed it.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby offer its deepest condolences and most heartfelt sympathy to the family and many friends of Saul T. Bowie and joins them in sorrow at this time of loss; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body and that an official copy of the same be tendered to the family of Saul T. Bowie so that his memory may be so honored and ever cherished.

Approved and adopted this 4th day of May 2004.

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04-R-167

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 the Honorable Vince Demuzio from our midst; and

WHEREAS, Vince Demuzio was the beloved husband of Deanna (Clemonds) Demuzio; and

WHEREAS, Vince Demuzio was the loving father of Brad (Lori) Demuzio, and Stephanie (Patrick) Blair, and was the cherished grandfather of Blake, Brooke, Tristan and Gillian; and

WHEREAS, Vince Demuzio was the fond brother of Bernadette (David) Hasquin, Marlene (fiancé Michael Wsol) Demuzio, Catherine (Peter), Donna (James) Burke, and the late Jean Demuzio; and

WHEREAS, Vince Demuzio was the devoted son of Catherine and the late Vincent Demuzio, Sr.; and

WHEREAS, Vince Demuzio began his long and stellar career of service in the Illinois General Assembly in 1975, with his election to the Senate; and

WHEREAS, over his 30 years in elective office, Vince Demuzio was recognized by his peers for his outstanding legislative work with numerous appointments to top positions of leadership; and

WHEREAS, Vince Demuzio served as Chairman of the Illinois Democratic Party, the first resident of Downstate Illinois to hold that office in over four decades; and

WHEREAS, Vince Demuzio was the Chairman of the Illinois Delegation to the 1988 Democratic National Convention in Atlanta, Georgia, where he proudly represented his home state before a nationwide audience; and

WHEREAS, Vince Demuzio was known and admired for his unwavering support for education, and he worked tirelessly to ensure that the next generation of Illinois citizens would have access to the finest educational opportunities available to all; and

WHEREAS, all who knew him will attest that Vince Demuzio was a unique and remarkable man, a humanitarian, a natural leader with a singular dedication to the people of his state and community, a special devotion to his beloved family, who loved him dearly in return; 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 Vince Demuzio, 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 Vince Demuzio, that his memory may be so honored and ever cherished.

Approved and adopted this 4th day of May 2004.

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04-R-168

RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE ANTHONY J. PERAICA, 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,

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

AND LARRY SUFFREDIN, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Honoring Sergeant William Beaudway

La Grange Park Police Officer of the Year 2003

WHEREAS, William Beaudway has been a member of the La Grange Park Police Department since 1979; and

WHEREAS, William Beaudway has been a lifelong resident of La Grange Park; and

WHEREAS, William Beaudway has been a volunteer as the department’s Reverse 911 as a Coordinator; and

WHEREAS, William Beaudway is an active member of the Adopt-A-Cop program and actively participates in local events with his family members; and

WHEREAS, William Beaudway is a credit to his community and exemplifies the ideals of a police officer with honesty and integrity and is recognized by Daniel McCollum, Chief of Police of La Grange Park; and

WHEREAS, William Beaudway is honored as the 2003 La Grange Park Police Officer of the Year; and

WHEREAS, this Honorable Body takes great pride in recognizing those members of the community who work to advance progress.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and Cook County Board of Commissioners wish to extend their thanks to Sergeant William Beaudway for his dedication and leadership amongst his peers and citizens striving to be a continuous credit to his job, family, friends and community with congratulations on being selected as the 2003 La Grange Park Police Officer of the Year; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body, and an official copy be tendered to Sergeant William Beaudway.

Approved and adopted this 4th day of May 2004.

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04-R-169

RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE ANTHONY J. PERAICA, 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,

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

AND LARRY SUFFREDIN, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Honoring Firefighter/EMT John Fagan

La Grange Park Firefighter of the Year 2003

WHEREAS, John Fagan is to be honored to receive the 2003 Firefighter of the year award from the La Grange Park Fire Department; and

WHEREAS, John Fagan has a hard working attitude recognized by his peers and Fire Chief Dean Maggos of the La Grange Park Fire Department; and

WHEREAS, John Fagan has taken part in additional educational opportunities when available, with enthusiasm and great pride; and

WHEREAS, John Fagan has willingly assisted the continuing education of personnel and is appreciated by all those who have contact with him; and

WHEREAS, this Honorable Body takes great pride in recognizing those members of the community who work to advance progress.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and Cook County Board of Commissioners wish to extend their thanks to Firefighter/EMT John Fagan for his dedication and leadership amongst his peers and citizens striving to be a continuous credit to his job, family, friends and community with congratulations on being selected as the 2003 La Grange Park Firefighter of the Year; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body, and an official copy be tendered to Firefighter John Fagan.

Approved and adopted this 4th day of May 2004.

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04-R-170

RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE ANTHONY J. PERAICA, 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,

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

AND LARRY SUFFREDIN, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Honoring Firefighter/PM Brian Baldwin

Brookfield Fire Department Paramedic of the Year 2003

WHEREAS, Brian Baldwin has been selected as the outstanding Firefighter/Paramedic of 2003; and

WHEREAS, Brian Baldwin has been involved in many emergency medical situations where his exemplary actions as the senior paramedic have greatly benefited the patients; and

WHEREAS, Brian Baldwin provides immediate medical intervention to keep people alive when he is in charge of a traumatic medical event; and

WHEREAS, Brian Baldwin used his superior skills in January of 2003 when he assisted a 77 year old female who had fallen, suffered multiple injuries, which resulted in a favorable outcome due to Brian’s quick response; and

WHEREAS, Brian Baldwin is a major contributor to projects at the fire station that benefit everyone and is appreciated by Chief Charles LaGreco of the Brookfield Fire Department; and

WHEREAS, Brian Baldwin is known as a dedicated firefighter/paramedic; and

WHEREAS, this Honorable Body takes great pride in recognizing those members of the community who work to advance progress.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and Cook County Board of Commissioners wish to extend their thanks to Firefighter/PM Brian Baldwin for his dedication and leadership amongst his peers and citizens striving to be a continuous credit to his job, family, friends and community with congratulations on being selected as the 2003 Brookfield Fire Department Paramedic of the year; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body, and an official copy be tendered to Firefighter/PM Brian Baldwin.

Approved and adopted this 4th day of May 2004.

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04-R-171

RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

LARRY SUFFREDIN, COUNTY COMMISSIONER

Co-Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE FORREST CLAYPOOL, JOHN P. DALEY, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY,

PETER N. SILVESTRI, PRESIDENT JOHN H. STROGER, JR., JERRY BUTLER,

EARLEAN COLLINS, ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN,

ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, ANTHONY J. PERAICA,

MIKE QUIGLEY AND DEBORAH SIMS, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

WHEREAS, assault weapons are military-style guns designed and manufactured for the sole purpose of killing a large number of people in a short period of time; and

WHEREAS, military-style assault weapons are the guns of choice for criminals, enabling them to commit some of our nation’s deadliest crimes, including the 1989 Stockton, California schoolyard shooting, the 1999 massacre at Columbine High School and the 2002 DC-area sniper attacks; and

WHEREAS, according to sources, international terrorist organizations urge their recruits to exploit America’s lax gun laws and arm themselves with military-style assault weapons; and

WHEREAS, military-style assault weapons threaten the safety of America’s law enforcement officers, having been used to kill one in five officers slain in the line of duty between 1998 and 2001, according to FBI statistics; and

WHEREAS, the United States Congress in 1994, recognizing the grave threat to public safety posed by the continued availability to civilians of military-style assault weapons, banned the manufacture and sale of specific models of assault weapons; and

WHEREAS, since 1994 many gun manufacturers have ignored the spirit of the law by manufacturing “copycat” guns nearly identical to those banned but for minor cosmetic changes; and

WHEREAS, the federal ban on military-style assault weapons, which as enacted on September 13, 1994, contained a sunset provision providing for the automatic appeal of the ban ten years following that date, or September 14, 2004; and

WHEREAS, as a result of the 1994 assault weapons ban, domestic manufacturers are prohibited from manufacturing or selling new high capacity magazines (except for a limited number of magazines for police, military and nuclear plant protection use); and

WHEREAS, the high capacity magazine ban did not apply to foreign magazines, and between September 1994 and December 2000, 47.3 million large magazines were approved for importation for civilian use, from 50 different countries; and

WHEREAS, the federal ban does not affect firearms designed for hunting or other legitimate sporting uses; and

WHEREAS, the federal courts and the U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft have declared the federal assault weapons ban to be constitutional and in no way an infringement on the Second Amendment; and

WHEREAS, military-style assault weapons should be completely and permanently eliminated from our streets and our communities.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners, that the Board does hereby urge the United States Congress and the President of the United States to renew and strengthen the federal ban on military-style assault weapons, closing the loopholes that have allowed gun manufacturers to continue to design, market and sell to civilians military-style assault weapons; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that assault weapon ban reauthorization contain a large capacity ammunition magazine import ban consistent with the domestic ban on large capacity ammunition magazines; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that suitable copies of this Resolution be delivered to the President of the United States, the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and Senators Durbin and Fitzgerald.

Approved and adopted this 4th day of May 2004.

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04-R-172

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,

ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY,

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

AND LARRY SUFFREDIN, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

WHEREAS, Almighty God in his infinite wisdom has called Reverend Cornelius Earl King, pastor of Chicago’s St. Andrew Temple of Faith, Truth & Love Baptist Church from our midst; and

WHEREAS, Reverend King was married to Beatrice M. King for a remarkable 55 years, a union that produced a daughter, Linda D. King, and a granddaughter, Kendra N. Clayter; and

WHEREAS, in April of 1961, Reverend King accepted a monumental challenge, dedicating his life to become the first African-American Standard Oil independent retailer in the Chicago area; and

WHEREAS, over the span of his groundbreaking and successful career, Reverend King would go on to own and operate an impressive six Standard/AMOCO Oil stations; and

WHEREAS, an advocate of the concept of working together and exchanging ideas in an effort to generate mutual success, Reverend King was an active member of the AMOCO Midwest Region Dealer Advisory Council; and

WHEREAS, since 1993, Reverend King has served as the pastor of Chicago’s St. Andrew Temple of Faith, Truth & Love Baptist Church, located at 1743 West Marquette Road; and

WHEREAS, upon the time of his passing, Reverend King served as the first vice president of the Chicago Baptist Pastors Conference and Vicinity; and

WHEREAS, Reverend King has a rich legacy of achievement and has distinguished himself from others as a committed servant of God, an accomplished businessman, and a consummate “role model” who served his family, church and community with distinction.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners, on behalf of the more than five million residents of Cook County, does hereby express its deepest condolences and most heartfelt sympathy to the many friends and loved ones of Reverend Cornelius Earl King; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be tendered to the family of Reverend King, so that his memory may be so honored and ever cherished.

Approved and adopted this 4th day of May 2004.