03-R-394
RESOLUTION
Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE FORREST CLAYPOOL, EARLEAN COLLINS, GREGG GOSLIN,
MIKE QUIGLEY, ANTHONY J. PERAICA, PETER N. SILVESTRI AND
LARRY SUFFREDIN, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Co-Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, CARL R. HANSEN,
JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY AND BOBBIE L. STEELE, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WHEREAS, the State of Illinois has adopted the “Whistleblower Reward and Protection Act,” 740 ILCS 175/1 et. seq.; and
WHEREAS, the Act provides that any unit of government may adopt by resolution the provisions of the Act; and
WHEREAS, the County Board of Commissioners has determined that the provisions of the Act are in the best interests of the County of Cook.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Board of Commissioners elects to adopt the provisions of the Whistleblower Reward and Protection Act as provided by Public Act 89-260 of the State of Illinois. A copy of this Resolution shall be filed with the Illinois Attorney General within thirty (30) days of its passage by the Cook County Board of Commissioners.
Approved and adopted this 24th day of October 2003.
03-R-395
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the County of Cook/Sheriff of Cook County, and the Metropolitan Alliance of Police, Cook County Correctional Officers Chapter 222, 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 of December 1, 2001 through November 30, 2004.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this award be submitted for consideration by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County.
Approved and adopted this 24th day of October 2003.
03-R-396
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Cook County on November 21, 2002 adopted the Annual Appropriation Bill for the Fiscal Year 2003; and
WHEREAS, the Annual Appropriation Bill creates Accounts 499-814 and 500-814, for Appropriation Adjustments for the Corporate and Public Safety Funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the wages and salaries of the following positions be fixed as follows:
Hourly Effective
Job Code Job Classification Wage Rate Date
ACCOUNT 499-814
2372 Road Equip. Operator $33.35 6-01-03
ACCOUNT 500-814
2372 Road Equip. Operator $33.35 6-01-03
2373 Road Equip. Operator (Master Mechanic) $36.90 6-01-03
2376 Road Equip. Operator (Master Mechanic Foreman) $37.90 6-01-03
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that $1,939.00 from Account 499-814 and $44,592.00 from Account 500-814, be provided for these employees.
Approved and adopted this 24th day of October 2003.
03-R-397
RESOLUTION
Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE JOHN H. STROGER, JR.
PRESIDENT OF THE COOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Co-Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE 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, BOBBIE L. STEELE AND
LARRY SUFFREDIN, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WHEREAS, the first member of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) was assigned to provide pastoral care to the patients at Cook County Hospital on October 26, 1903; and
WHEREAS, an unbroken succession of Jesuits have served the pastoral needs of the patients at Cook County Hospital since 1903, included among them were John Assman, S.J., Francis X. Bimanski, S.J., Andrew J. Cook, S.J., Robert J. Cronin, S.J., Albert Gilbert, S.J., Robert Goodenow, S.J., John H. Grollig, S.J., Theodore Hegemann, S.J., John G. Henry, S.J., Bernard A. Horn, S.J., Edward A. Jones, S.J., Joseph G. Kennedy, S.J., Eugene C. Kieffer, S.J., John B. Kokenge, S.J., Paul P. Kovalcik, S.J., John M. Lyons, S.J., Charles D. McAleese, S.J., Michael F. McNulty, S.J., William O. Madden, S.J., John E. Mahoney, S.J., John F. Pennigton, S.J., Joseph Reichel, S.J., Aloysius J. Schuler, S.J., John B. VanAcken, S.J., and George Wallenhorst, S.J.; and
WHEREAS, the pastoral care needs of patients at Stroger Hospital of Cook County are currently served by James Chambers, S.J., Robert E. Finn, S.J., and Eugene Nevins, S.J., and their lay colleagues; and
WHEREAS, all of these efforts have been part of the ministry of the Chicago Province of the Society of Jesus and provided at no cost to Cook County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and Board of Commissioners of Cook County salute the Chicago Province of the Society of Jesus for a 100 years of service to the pastoral care needs of the patients at Stroger Hospital of Cook County (formerly Cook County Hospital); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the 100th Anniversary of the start of this service, Sunday, October 26, 2003 is hereby proclaimed “Jesuit Day” in Cook County, Illinois.
Approved and adopted this 24th day of October 2003.
03-R-398
RESOLUTION
Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE PETER N. SILVESTER, 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 Christopher V. Baraglia on August 20, 2003; and
WHEREAS, Christopher V. Baraglia was born October 30, 1942 in the Taylor Street neighborhood of Chicago; and
WHEREAS, a gifted athlete, Christopher V. Baraglia played guard for Marshall High School’s basketball team, boxed in the Chicago Park District’s novice division and was a Chicago ping-pong champion. His true passion was for 16 inch softball. He played the game until 2001, when his team won the Chicago Softball League Championship. Mr. Baraglia is an inductee in the Chicago Softball Hall of Fame; and
WHEREAS, Christopher V. Baraglia was an outstanding employee of the City of Chicago’s Department of Streets and Sanitation for 32 years. In 1996 he was appointed 41st Ward Superintendent by Alderman Brian Doherty. He was known throughout the ward as a dedicated professional, who often exceeded expectations of service. His pride in his job and his department earned him the unwavering respect of his co-workers and the residents and business owners of the 41st Ward; and
WHEREAS, the affection and love that so many felt for him was truly evidenced when, four days before his death, he led the Edison Park Parade as its Grand Marshall and was the recipient of an outpouring of cheers and good wishes; and
WHEREAS, Christopher V. Baraglia was a loving husband to his wife, Renee, a cherished father to daughters, Jeri and Jody, and a devoted brother to Bill and Mary; and
WHEREAS, Christopher V. Baraglia will always be remembered by his family and countless friends as a generous and caring many who was always willing to help someone in need.
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 Christopher V. Baraglia and wish them comfort from the remarkable legacy he leaves behind; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be presented to the Baraglia family that the memory of Christopher V. Baraglia be so honored.
Approved and adopted this 24th day of October 2003.
03-R-399
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,
ROBERT MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY,
ANTHONY J. PERAICA, MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS
AND BOBBIE L. STEELE, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CONGRATULATING RUTH A. PALMER ON HER 70TH BIRTHDAY
AND THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF PALMER PLACE
WHEREAS, Ruth A. Palmer was born on October 29, 1933 in Flora, Illinois; and
WHEREAS, a resident of Cook County since 1967, Ruth A. Palmer, together with her beloved husband Mike Palmer, raised her family and opened a business in the community of LaGrange; and
WHEREAS, inspired by a trip to Germany, Ruth A. Palmer had a dream to open a family restaurant with a beer garden; and
WHEREAS, Ruth A. Palmer worked with her husband to remodel and open Palmer Place in 1983; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Palmer was one of the first business owners to invest in the LaGrange Business District and Palmer Place was recognized as an important early catalyst for economic development in the community; and
WHEREAS, Palmer Place, located at 56 South LaGrange Road, was the first restaurant of its kind in the area and has become a cherished community institution in LaGrange; and
WHEREAS, Ruth A. Palmer still works at Palmer Place every day making sure the restaurant’s homemade dishes are made to her specifications, overseeing the day to day operations, talking with customers and grooming her sons Steve and Phillip to take over the family business; and
WHEREAS, Ruth A. Palmer is an outstanding citizen and business woman who has given back to her community in countless ways; and
WHEREAS, while she has cherished her roles as loving wife and mother, the role Ruth A. Palmer has come to treasure most is that of grandmother to Robert, Merle, Kyle and Emma.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby offer birthday wishes to Ruth A. Palmer on the occasion of her 70th birthday and congratulations on the 20th anniversary of Palmer Place; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be tendered to Ruth A. Palmer 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 24th day of October 2003.
03-R-400
RESOLUTION
Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE JERRY BUTLER, COUNTY COMMISSIONER
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, BOBBIE L. STEELE
AND LARRY SUFFREDIN, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WHEREAS, Doty Edward Nash was born September 28, 1931 and born to Eternity October 14, 2003; and
WHEREAS, Doty Edward Nash opened Grace Memorial Chapel in 1956 as the First African American Funeral Home in the South Chicago community; and
WHEREAS, the Grace Memorial Chapel was later relocated and renamed The Doty Edward Nash Funeral Home, Ltd.; and
WHEREAS, Doty Edward Nash was known for his compassionate nature and his calming ministry. He served as President of the Illinois Selected Morticians Association, Secretary to the National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association and was a member of the Cook County Funeral Home Owners Association; and
WHEREAS, Doty Edward Nash was a life member of the NAACP, a member of the Chicago Association of Commerce and Industry, the Chatham Lions Club and served as institutional representative of the Boy Scouts of America. He was coroneted in 1975 as Grand Inspector General of the United Supreme Council of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Free Masonry Prince Hall Affiliation; and
WHEREAS, Doty Edward Nash was a loving husband to Roxie Nash, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and beloved citizen of Chicago, Cook County and the State of Illinois.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County on behalf of the citizens of Cook County extend its sympathy to the Nash family on the occasion of their loss and that a copy of this Resolution be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be tendered to the family as a memorial of his work.
Approved and adopted this 24th day of October 2003.
03-R-401
RESOLUTION
Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE JOHN H. STROGER, JR.
PRESIDENT OF THE COOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Co-Sponsored by
THE HONORABLE 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, BOBBIE L. STEELE AND LARRY SUFFREDIN
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WHEREAS, lead poisoning is the number one environmental health hazard to children in the United States and a serious problem in the County of Cook; and
WHEREAS, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, almost one million children under age six in the United States have harmful levels of lead in their blood; and
WHEREAS, lead poisoning can cause serious long-term harm to children, including learning difficulties and behavior problems; and
WHEREAS, most children are poisoned in their own homes through exposure to lead dust when lead paint deteriorates or is disturbed through home renovation and repainting; and
WHEREAS, approximately 24 million housing units in the United States have deteriorated leaded paint and elevated levels of lead-contaminated house dust; and
WHEREAS, lead poisoning crosses all barriers of race, income and geography; and
WHEREAS, Cook County, through its community-driven approach to lead poisoning prevention, has educated the citizens of Cook County about the hazards of lead paint and has provided funds to prevent the exposure of lead to children in residential dwellings; and
WHEREAS, Cook County’s Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Grant provided funding for the abatement and mitigation of lead in 184 Cook County residential dwellings in 2003.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President of the Cook County Board and the Cook County Board of Commissioners do hereby recognize the week beginning October 19, 2003 as National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President of the Cook County Board and the Cook County Board of Commissioners urge our citizens to learn more about lead hazards in our homes and community so that all children may grow up in Cook County and across America free from the threat of childhood lead poisoning.
Approved and adopted this 24th day of October 2003.