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RESOLUTION
Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE ANTHONY J. PERAICA AND ROBERTO MALDONADO
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Co-Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE FORREST CLAYPOOL, JOHN P. DALEY, CARL R. HANSEN,
ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO,
JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY, DEBORAH SIMS, PETER N. SILVESTRI
AND BOBBIE L. STEELE, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WHEREAS, the County of Cook values intergovernmental cooperation by and between units of government within Cook County; and
WHEREAS, the development and maintenance of affordable housing for senior citizens throughout Cook County is of paramount importance; and
WHEREAS, the Housing Authority of Cook County has developed various senior citizen housing projects in municipalities throughout Cook County; and
WHEREAS, the Housing Authority of Cook County has recently begun placing non-senior citizens into housing that was previously designated for the exclusive use and enjoyment by senior citizens; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Fair Housing Act specifically provides that housing developments may be designated as “senior only”; and
WHEREAS, allowing residency for non-senior citizens may constitute a violation of local zoning regulations; and
WHEREAS, providing for such use by non-senior citizens may constitute a violation of local zoning regulations; and
WHEREAS, the Housing Authority of Cook County is required to comply with local zoning codes pursuant to 310 ILCS 10/10; and
WHEREAS, by its actions the Housing Authority of Cook County will impede future intergovernmental cooperation and will discourage municipalities from promoting affordable housing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the President and Board of Commissioners of the County of Cook, Illinois, as follows:
1. The County of Cook opposes residency in senior citizen housing developments by any persons unrelated to a senior citizen who is not a senior citizen. supports designation of housing developments for senior citizens, with newly vacant units in such development to be filled with seniors and, where necessary, their qualified caregivers and personal assistants.
2. The County of Cook Cook County Board of Commissioners urges the Housing Authority of Cook County to adhere to its requirements under continue its efforts to promote safe secure and affordable senior housing in full compliance with 310 ILCS 10/10, the Federal Fair Housing Act, all Federal regulations promulgated by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and comply with all applicable local zoning laws regulations at all times.
3. The Housing Authority of Cook County is hereby requested to take all necessary steps to cease and desist from violating this provision of State of Illinois law. The Cook County Board of Commissioners further urges the Housing Authority of Cook County to continue implementation of its plan to designate additional housing under its jurisdiction as restricted to senior citizens only.
4. The Housing Authority is requested to take all actions required to declare all of its senior citizen housing developments for the exclusive use of senior citizens.
Approved and adopted this 19th day of October 2004.
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04-R-
RESOLUTIONS
Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE JOHN H. STROGER, JR.
PRESIDENT OF THE COOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Co-Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE BOBBIE L. STEELE, 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
AND LARRY SUFFREDIN, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN PERSONAL PROPERTY AS SURPLUS, OBSOLETE OR UNUSABLE TO THE COUNTY AND AUTHORIZING DONATION
WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners (the "Board") has enacted an Ordinance, 03-O-31, an Amendment to the Cook County Contracting and Purchasing Ordinance (the "Ordinance"), that sets forth the procedure by which the Board may designate certain surplus, obsolete and/or unusable personal property, equipment or other property of the County as assets for distribution as charitable donations; and
WHEREAS, certain personal property that is surplus, obsolete or unusable to the County has been inventoried following the opening of the John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County, which personal property is set forth on Exhibit A submitted herewith and incorporated therein (the "Assets"); and
WHEREAS, the County desires to donate some or all of the Assets to legitimate nonprofit organizations, or local or foreign governmental entities for the public purpose of treating and controlling diseases that may be spread worldwide, thereby affecting the United States including the County of Cook and its residents; and
WHEREAS, the Office of the President of the Board has the responsibility, pursuant to the guidelines set forth in the Ordinance, for determining the recipient(s) of the Assets, with approval by the Board; and
WHEREAS, the Office of the President of the Board has determined that the governments of the State of Lagos of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Republic of Ghana are foreign governmental entities that have expressed an interest in receiving some or all of the Assets for use in the promotion of health through enhancement of medical or educational services in their respective countries.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of the Ordinance, the Board determines that the Assets are surplus, obsolete and/or unusable personal property and that: (1) the Assets are not needed by any department or division of the County; (2) the Assets are of a type that would provide a beneficial service in either the medical or education fields to another entity; and (3) the Intended Recipients, as hereinafter defined, are foreign governmental entities; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board approves the designation of the State of Lagos, Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Republic of Ghana as intended recipients (the “Intended Recipients”) of some or all of the Assets to the Intended Recipients; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that subject to the satisfaction by the Intended Recipients of all requirements imposed by the Office of the President or by applicable law as appropriate to accomplish the transfer of the Assets, the President of the Board is hereby authorized to transfer title to some or all of the Assets to the Intended Recipients for the purposes described in this Resolution. Pursuant thereto, the President of the Board is authorized to execute any and all documents incidental to the transfer of the Assets including, but not limited to, the following; a) one or more agreements with either one or both of the Intended Recipients providing for the transfer of title to any or all of the Assets, which agreements shall provide: i) that the Intended Recipients use the personal property in a manner that primarily promotes the implementation or improvement of medical or education services available to the public; and ii ) that the ownership of the Assets automatically reverts to the County if the entity at any time fails to use the personal property in that manner; and b) applications for export licenses with respect to any or all of the Assets, to the extent the County is required to make such applications, provided that such applications shall be made at the expense of the Intended Recipients; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Office of the President of the Board shall have full discretion to decline to proceed with the donation of any or all of the Assets to the Intended Recipients for any reason including, but not limited to, a belief that the Intended Recipients have been or will be unable to: a) remove the Assets, within a reasonable period of time, from a location or locations designated by the Cook County Director of Capital Planning and Policy (the "Director"); or b) obtain the financing required to ship, any or all of the Assets to their intended destinations in a reasonably appropriate and timely manner as determined by the Office of the President. The Office of the President shall further be authorized to make arrangements for the temporary storage of the Assets in connection with the removal and salvage of other equipment from the former Cook County Hospital.
If any of the Assets are not transferred to the Intended Recipients as provided herein, the Director has the authority to dispose of such Assets, as salvage or as refuse.
Approved and adopted this 19th day of October 2004.
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04-R-
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
RECOGNITION OF LEAD POISONING PREVENTION WEEK - OCTOBER 24-30, 2004
WHEREAS, lead Poisoning is the number one preventable environmental illness of children in the U.S.; and
WHEREAS, lead is a highly toxic metal that at one time was an ingredient in many household products, including paints manufactured before 1978; and
WHEREAS, many homes throughout suburban Cook County, particularly in poorer communities, have older housing that potentially contain lead hazards; and
WHEREAS, in Illinois, approximately 25,000 children per year are identified with elevated blood lead levels and in Cook County, in 2002, 12,259 children were identified; and
WHEREAS, children become lead poisoned when they breathe or swallow lead dust or by eating soil or paint chips containing lead. Lead poisoning, if not caught early, can cause a lifetime of learning and behavior problems that are irreversible; and
WHEREAS, lead poisoning can be detected through a simple blood test performed at a medical provider’s office and early detection is important; and
WHEREAS, children should be tested, especially if their home was built before 1978, and homes should undergo a risk-assessment if major renovations or repairs need to be made; and
WHEREAS, the Cook County Department of Public Health is working toward a lead-safe Cook County; by administering funding to community and governmental organizations to abate/mitigate homes with lead hazards and providing information to the public on the importance of having children tested for lead in their blood.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners, in recognition of Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, strongly encourages:
Approved and adopted this 19th day of October 2004.
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04-R-
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, October 20, 2004, will be observed as “The National Day of Concern About Young People and Gun Violence”; and
WHEREAS, this important time of reflection serves as a national day of observance, providing young students and adults with an opportunity to reaffirm their commitment to eradicating gun violence in our schools and communities; and
WHEREAS, on this day, students, adults and elected officials will recite and sign pledges against gun violence; and
WHEREAS, approximately 20% of the patients treated by the Stroger Hospital of Cook County trauma unit are gunshot victims; and
WHEREAS, annually, the trauma unit treats approximately 1,600 gunshot victims; and
WHEREAS, even more alarming is the fact that more than 52% of gunshot victims are between the ages of 15 and 24; and
WHEREAS, given that the “muzzle velocity” of guns is now significantly higher, gunshot wounds tend to be much deeper and more severe, even from a single bullet; and
WHEREAS, the organizers and participants in this noble campaign are indeed correct when they note that “... individual choices and actions, when multiplied by those of young people throughout the country, will make a difference”.
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 applaud the life affirming efforts of this important public safety campaign and urge all Cook County residents to take cognizance of this positive endeavor.
Approved and adopted this 19th day of October 2004.
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04-R-
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
WHEREAS, the Croatian Woman Branch 1 Chicago is a not-for-profit cultural, humanitarian and educational organization which was established on January 27, 1929; and
WHEREAS, the Croatian Woman’s Branch 1 Society will be celebrating their 75th Anniversary on October 9, 2004; and
WHEREAS, the members of Croatian Woman of Chicago have helped those in need in Croatia by contributing many hours to promote Croatian causes by collecting donations and creating fund raisers; and
WHEREAS, the Friends of Vukovar were supported to rebuild the center for handicapped children; and
WHEREAS, donations have been made which exceeded tens of thousands of dollars to hospitals throughout Croatia; and
WHEREAS, donations were used to provide heart monitors in Zagreb, Croatia and incubators in Split, Croatia; and
WHEREAS, members of the Croatian Woman have helped local charities which include the Mercy Home, Children’s Memorial Hospital, Misericordia and the Muscular Dystrophy Society; and
WHEREAS, we wish the members of the Croatian Woman Branch 1 Chicago continued success in all their endeavors.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body, and an official copy be tendered to the members of Croatian Woman Branch 1 Chicago.
Approved and adopted this 19th day of October 2004.
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04-R-
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
WHEREAS, the Croatian Cultural Center of Chicago located at 2845 West Devon Avenue in Chicago, Illinois, was established by the State of Illinois as a new not-for-profit corporation on February 28, 1974; and
WHEREAS, a 30th Anniversary of existence and prosperity was celebrated on Saturday, October 9, 2004, with many members and guests in attendance; and
WHEREAS, the general purpose of this institution is to benefit persons of Croatian descent and background for the advancement of social, moral, religious, cultural and general welfare of Americans of Croatian descent; and
WHEREAS, the Croatian Cultural Center began with approximately eighty members, inspired by the late Reverend Francis H. Eterovich to raise funds to purchase the building, and has since grown to approximately five hundred members; and
WHEREAS, the Center houses a Croatian Saturday School helping grammar school children learn the Croatian culture, history, language and music; and
WHEREAS, the Tamburica dance group “Croatian Vines” promotes folk music and dance for grammar and high school aged children of Croatian descent; and
WHEREAS, the Croatian Cultural Center has a library, information office, social center, sport clubs and hunting clubs; and
WHEREAS, during the past thirty years, the Center has held concerts, cultural and sporting events, weddings, dances and various celebrations; and
WHEREAS, we wish to congratulate the current and past officers, directors, and all members of the Croatian Cultural Club of Chicago on this 30th Anniversary, wish everyone continued success and prosperity.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body, and an official copy be tendered to all members of the Croatian Cultural Center.
Approved and adopted this 19th day of October 2004.
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04-R-
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, on Tuesday, September 14, 2004, U.S. Circuit Judge Reynaldo G. Garza, the nation’s first Mexican-American federal judge, was called from our midst at the age of 89; and
WHEREAS, Judge Garza, a first generation American, was born on July 7, 1915 in Brownsville, Texas. His parents had moved across the border from Matamoros to escape civil unrest in Mexico; and
WHEREAS, in 1939, Judge Garza graduated from the University of Texas Law School and opened a law office in Brownsville where his legal work gained the attention of the Anglo community earning an invitation to join the largest firm in town as a partner; and
WHEREAS, Judge Garza was nominated to the bench by President John F. Kennedy in March of 1961 and confirmed by the Senate in April 1961 for the Southern District of Texas; and
WHEREAS, Judge Garza was nominated to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit by President Carter in April 1979 and confirmed by the Senate in July 1979. He assumed senior status in July 1982; and
WHEREAS, in 1977, the Brownsville school district honored Judge Garza by naming an elementary school after him and a school in McAllen, Texas is named for him as well; and
WHEREAS, on March 20, 2003, U.S. Representative Solomon Ortiz, D-Corpus Christi[CR1], introduced bill H.R. 1402 to designate a United States courthouse in Brownsville, Texas, as the “Garza-Vela United States Courthouse”; and
WHEREAS, on September 29, 2004, this Bill’s title was amended to designate the United States courthouse located at the corner of Seventh Street and East Jackson Street in Brownsville, Texas, as the “Reynaldo G. Garza and Filemon B. Vela United States Courthouse”; and
WHEREAS, on September 29, 2004, Bill H.R. 1402 passed the House of Representatives and was received by the Senate the next day, where it waits to be reviewed[CR2].
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby express its sorrow at the passing of U.S. Circuit Judge Reynaldo G. Garza, extending its deepest sympathy to the family of this great man, and recommends the Senate pass the pending Act H.R. 1402 partially naming the previously mentioned courthouse after him.
Approved and adopted this 19th day of October 2004.
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04-R-
RESOLUTION
Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE LARRY SUFFREDIN, 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, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS
AND BOBBIE L. STEELE, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Congratulating the Gandhi Memorial Trust Fund
on the Installation of the Mahatma Gandhi Statue in Skokie, Illinois
WHEREAS, the Gandhi Memorial Trust Fund was founded in 2001 with the goal of creating a worthy memorial to the achievements and memory of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi in Skokie, Illinois; and
WHEREAS, in honoring the memory of Mahatma Gandhi with a statue in Skokie’s Heritage Park, the members of the Trust Fund hope that the statue will inspire people to remember tolerance, embrace each other, and resolve their disputes and differences through non-violent peaceful means; and
WHEREAS, the memorial will also remind observers of Gandhi’s efforts in combating the caste system, fighting discrimination towards those perceived as “lesser” citizens, and standing up against injustice through satyagrah (non-violence), civil disobedience and non-cooperation movements; and
WHEREAS, Gandhi has been recognized across the world as one of the most influential thinkers and leaders of the 20th Century; and
WHEREAS, Gandhi’s values and teachings, individual freedom, social justice, religious tolerance, and non-violent protest among them, continue to inspire new generations of leaders and are as relevant today as they were in his lifetime; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors and committee members of the Gandhi Memorial Trust Fund worked tirelessly over a three year period to obtain approval from the Village of Skokie for the statue, comply with the Village’s requirements, raise the funds needed for the project, gain community support, and see to the details of the installation of the statue; and
WHEREAS, the Gandhi statue which was dedicated on October 2, 2004, is a great achievement for Indo-Americans, and all residents of Illinois, and will be a lasting tribute and recognition of Gandhi’s life, work, and ideals.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County does hereby congratulate the Gandhi Memorial Trust Fund on the installation of the Gandhi statue in Heritage Park in Skokie, Illinois; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be tendered to the Gandhi Memorial Trust Fund as a symbol of this auspicious occasion and let it also be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body.
Approved and adopted this 19th day of October 2004.
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04-R-
RESOLUTION
Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE LARRY SUFFREDIN, 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, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS
AND BOBBIE L. STEELE, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Congratulating Three Crowns Park on Their 110th Anniversary
WHEREAS, in 1894, Swedish Americans formed the Swedish Retirement Association to help elderly Swedes with living and health care issues; and
WHEREAS, through the years, the high quality of services has been recognized by many individuals and groups including the King of Sweden; and
WHEREAS, the Swedish Home has always been a strong Evanston community supporter; and
WHEREAS, today the Swedish Retirement Association, renamed Three Crowns Park, serves more than its original Swedish population and is one of the most diverse senior residences in Evanston; and
WHEREAS, Three Crowns Park can attribute its longevity and success to two key factors, its attitude of providing a community and home-like environment for its residents and its dedicated professional staff that prioritizes the residents and has a long-established commitment to enhancing their quality of life.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County does hereby congratulate Three Crowns Park on its 110th Anniversary; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be tendered to Three Crowns Park as a symbol of this auspicious occasion and let it also be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body.
Approved and adopted this 19th day of October 2004.
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04-R-
RESOLUTION
Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE LARRY SUFFREDIN, 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, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS
AND BOBBIE L. STEELE, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
In Memory of George Christopher Bugelas
WHEREAS, George Christopher Bugelas died on October 5, 2004; and
WHEREAS, George Bugelas was an ice cream aficionado for more than thirty years, overseeing every aspect of the Peacock Ice Cream Company which included ice cream parlors in Evanston, Glencoe and Wilmette and an ice cream factory in Evanston; and
WHEREAS, Peacock Ice Cream was loved by kids and adults across the North Shore for generations; they delighted in the specialty flavors carefully crafted by Mr. Bugelas and appreciated the quality of the super premium ice cream; and
WHEREAS, as an ice cream maker, George Bugelas was ahead of his time, creating his own recipes with 16 percent butterfat, fresh fruit, all natural ingredients, and no preservatives at a time before premium ice cream was widely available; and
WHEREAS, in addition to his specialty flavors, such as the summer favorite fresh peach, Mr. Bugelas created custom flavors for Ravinia, the Drake Hotel, and Japanese restaurants; and
WHEREAS, George Bugelas so loved the ice cream business and the joy that his product brought to his customers that upon his retirement, he chose to close Peacock Ice Cream Company rather than see its quality diminish; and
WHEREAS, while ice cream was his professional passion, George Bugelas was also totally committed to his family, he was a loving husband to his wife of 53 years, Katherine, devoted father to daughters Cleopatra Alexander, Patrice Brandt, and Christina Novak, and a doting grandfather who delighted in every minute he spent with his seven grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, George Bugelas was known for his commitment to his community and his love of opera; he was a World War II veteran, was active in Rotary and Evanston business and civic groups, and held a Lyric Opera box seat subscription for 35 years; and
WHEREAS, George Bugelas and Peacock Ice Cream will continue to be fondly remembered by countless North Shore residents who spent their summers at Peacock’s Dairy Bar or had their first jobs working for Mr. Bugelas at Peacock’s.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County does hereby offer its deepest condolences and most heartfelt sympathy to the family and many friends of George Christopher Bugelas 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 same be tendered to the family of George Christopher Bugelas so that his memory may be so honored and ever cherished.
Approved and adopted this 19th day of October 2004.
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04-R-
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 Walter C. Hunter, President of the 27th Ward Regular Democratic Organization from our midst; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hunter was born into this world on August 6, 1933 to the late Truly and Lubertha Hunter, in Merigold, Mississippi; and
WHEREAS, a deeply spiritual man, Walter confessed a hope in Christ at an early age and was baptized at the First Baptist Church in Mound Bayou, Mississippi. He was nicknamed “WC” in his childhood and “Wally” as an adult. Admired by practically all who had a chance to meet him, Walter was known for his constant, heartwarming smile, and his unique ability to discuss virtually any topic from the Chicago Bears, to politics, to the current events of the day. A natural “people person”, Wally loved to entertain them in his own, special upscale way; and
WHEREAS, Wally Hunter was a member of Mound Bayou High’s graduating class of 1952 and would go on to serve his country in the United States Air Force; he was honorably discharged in 1956. Highly respected for his valor, Mr. Hunter, whose active duty included service in the Korean War, received the National Defense Service Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal of Honor; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hunter relocated to Chicago after serving his country and later graduated from Crane Junior College. He then transferred to Lane College in Jackson, Tennessee, receiving a Bachelor of Science Degree. He was blessed athletically and played football while in college and at the professional level in Canada; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hunter returned to Chicago and became a member of Morning Star Baptist Church, where he faithfully served until his transition; and
WHEREAS, it didn’t take long for the “political bug” to bite and Mr. Hunter became an active and popular member of the 42nd Ward Regular Democratic Organization, under the tutelage of Ward Committeeman William Connors and later, in 1961, under Ward Committeeman and Cook County Board President George W. Dunne. In 1996, with the redistricting of the ward maps, Mr. Hunter became the President of the 27th Ward Regular Democratic Organization, with the Honorable Jesse White as Illinois Secretary of State and Ward Committeeman, and Alderman Walter Burnett. Wally was widely regarded as the best Precinct Captain in Cook County and assisted numerous officials in their campaigns; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hunter has the distinction of being the first African American to serve as a Secretary of State Police. He also was employed at various positions within Cook County Government over the years, ultimately ascending to a top position within the Highway Department; and
WHEREAS, with the passing of Walter C. Hunter, we have lost a dedicated family man, public servant and a courageous hero who served his country 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 family as well as the many friends and loved ones of Walter C. Hunter; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be tendered to the family of Walter C. Hunter so that his rich legacy may be so honored and ever cherished.
Approved and adopted this 19th day of October 2004.
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04-R-
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, in a tragic tour bus crash that occurred on Saturday, October 9, 2004, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom called 14 Chicago-area vacationers from our midst; and
WHEREAS, in addition to those who perished, 16 other passengers, all on a group trip to Tunica, Mississippi, were severely injured in the horrific accident; and
WHEREAS, although it is too early to speculate as to the cause of the accident, tragedies of this nature underscore the need to maintain stringent standards for routine safety inspections; and
WHEREAS, the best thing anyone can do is to pray for the victims and for all who were touched in any way by this tragic accident.
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 family, friends and loved ones of those who perished or were injured in this tragic tour bus accident.
Approved and adopted this 19th day of October 2004.
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04-R-
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, in 1954, a group of devout worshipers from Chicago’s Near South Side neighborhood recognized the need for a new parish in their area to serve the growing Catholic population, and the parish of Santa Lucia was founded in response to this identified need; and
WHEREAS, Santa Lucia Parish has faithfully served its parishioners for many years at its location at 30th and Wells; and
WHEREAS, since its proud beginning, Santa Lucia Parish has continued to grow and serve the needs of the community, and has continued to build upon the traditions of family, education and Catholic leadership that have been so important to the parish and the community; and
WHEREAS, this occasion marks the 50th Anniversary Year of Santa Lucia Parish; and
WHEREAS, this joyous milestone will be celebrated with a special Anniversary Dinner Dance at the Old Neighborhood Italian American Club, on October 24, 2004; and
WHEREAS, this gala celebration will commemorate the proud history of Santa Lucia Parish, and will give members past and present the opportunity to reflect on the past, reminisce about fond memories shared, and express their hope for the future; now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County that the Board does hereby extend its congratulations to the parishioners of Santa Lucia Parish on the joyous occasion of its 50th Anniversary; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body, and an official copy of same be presented to Santa Lucia Parish to commemorate this joyous occasion.
Approved and adopted this 19th day of October 2004.
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04-R-
RESOLUTION
Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE LARRY SUFFREDIN, 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, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS
AND BOBBIE L. STEELE, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Honoring the Accomplishments of David F. James
WHEREAS, David F. James was born in 1923 in St. Louis, Missouri to William and Ada James who instilled in their children the value and importance of education; and
WHEREAS, David F. James and Mary Galloway were married for 47 years and raised six children who were their pride and joy; and
WHEREAS, David F. James has been a pioneer throughout this life; he was the first African-American salesperson hired by the electronics company Burroughs and later was the first African-American attorney hired by the American Bar Association and eventually became its director; and
WHEREAS, in 1942, David F. James voluntarily enlisted in the United State Air Force and became a Tuskegee Airman; and
WHEREAS, during the 1960s David F. James and his wife Mary became involved in the issue of fair housing and joined the North Shore Summer Project; and
WHEREAS, in September 1967, their work with the North Shore Summer Project and their desire for a better education for their children led David and Mary to move their family to Winnetka, Illinois, becoming the first African-American homeowners in the Village; and
WHEREAS, David F. James was one of the founding members of the Interfaith Housing Center of the Northern Suburbs and will be stepping down from the Board of Directors this year after 32 years of service which included serving as President of the Board; and
WHEREAS, in addition to his work on housing and racial and economic justice issues, David F. James has also been active in the civic and cultural life of his community; and
WHEREAS, age has not slowed David F. James down, he continues to practice law and frequently travels to Haiti as a member of Sacred Heart Church's mission delegation; and
WHEREAS, throughout his life David F. James has stood up for the issues he believed in an encouraged others to do so in their own lives, worked to break down racial and economic barriers that separate communities, tirelessly advocated for fair housing, and treated all people with respect and kindness.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Cook does hereby congratulate David F. James on his life accomplishments and thanks him for his many efforts on behalf of fair housing and racial and economic justice issues; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be tendered to David F. James as a symbol of this auspicious occasion and let it also be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body.
Approved and adopted this 19th day of October 2004.