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Cook County Board of Commissioners met June 5.

Here is the agenda provided by the Board:

Public Testimony:

Pursuant to Cook County Code of Ordinances, public testimony will be permitted at regular and special meetings of the Board. Duly authorized public speakers shall be called upon at this time to deliver testimony germane to a specific item(s) on the meeting agenda, and the testimony must not exceed three (3) minutes. The names of duly authorized speakers shall be published in the Post Board Action Agenda and Journal of Proceedings as prepared by the Clerk of the Board.

Consent Calendar:

Pursuant to Cook County Code, the Secretary to the Board of Commissioners hereby transmits Consent Calendar Resolutions for your consideration. The Consent Calendar Resolutions shall be published in the Post Board Action Agenda and Journal of Proceedings as prepared by the Clerk of the Board.

18-3549

Sponsored by: Stanley Moore, Cook County Board of Commissioners

Proposed Resolution

Recognizing Clarabelle Claiborne For Her Longevity Of Life And Lifetime Of Achievements In The West Chesterfield Community Within The 4th District Of Cook County

Whereas, Clarabelle Claiborne was born in Edgefield, South Carolina on April 26, 1918 to the union of Henry C. Springs and Hortense (Adams) Springs; and

Whereas, Clarabelle is one of five children. Clarabelle graduated from Englewood High School in Chicago and Wilson Junior College in Chicago; and

Whereas, Clarabelle professed her faith at seven years of age. She has kept her walk with Christ for 93 years. While much of her working career was geared toward the service industry, Clarabelle takes greater pride of being of service through her long standing membership with Berean Baptist Church in Chicago as a faithful member serving God’s people; modeling her commitment through her tithing of her talents through her multiple roles as chair of the Women’s Day and Annual Tea, as an active member on the Trustee Board, and as the Clerk in such an esteemed temple; and

Whereas, Clarabelle diligently worked as the secretary to the Chief Attorney at the Veterans Administration Hospital in downtown Chicago, from which she retired after many years of service; and

Whereas, Clarabelle Claiborne was happily married to Daniel L. Claiborne, DDS for twenty-five years; and

Whereas, Clarabelle has one remarkable son; Daniel Mark Claiborne, an engineer who works for Lockheed Martin in Washington, D.C.; and

Whereas, In Mrs. Claiborne’s spare time she enjoys reading the Bible, her crafts magazines and books. Clarabelle is an amazing craftswoman. Since she was 10 years old Clarabelle has used her God-given talent to create a variety of crafts including textiles, paper crafts, decorative crafts and fashion crafts. During the 1930’s and 1940’s, Clarabelle was a milliner and made beautiful hats for friends and family on the Southside of Chicago. Clarabelle continues to host her Christmas party where she makes ornate ornaments and stockings for friends and family; and

Whereas, Clarabelle Claiborne is an alumnus of the Chicago Chapter Links, The Moles, and Hyde Park-Kenwood Illinois Children’s Home and Aid Society. Clarabelle Claiborne exhibited outstanding leadership, dedication and service in these organizations; and

Whereas, Mrs. Clarabelle Claiborne has lived in the West Chesterfield community within the 4th district for more than seventy five-years; and

Whereas, Clarabelle Claiborne is 100 years of age and the matriarch of her family. She is the longest living of all her siblings; and

Whereas, Clarabelle Claiborne is dearly loved by her family, friends, organization members, and neighbors for her kindness, generosity, and caring spirit; and

Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, by the President and the Cook County Board of Commissioners, shall honor Mrs. Clarabelle Claiborne for her commitment and dedication to the West Chesterfield community within the 4th district.

Be It Further Resolved, that this resolution be spread upon the permanent Record of Proceedings of the Cook County Board of Commissioners, and that a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Clarabelle Claiborne in recognition of this important milestone.end

18-3663

Sponsored by: Peter N. Silvestri, Cook County Board of Commissioners

Proposed Resolution

Proclaiming May As Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month In Cook County

Whereas, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a fatal neurodegenerative disease that attacks nerve cells and pathways in the brain and spinal cord; and

Whereas, the initial symptom of ALS is weakness of the skeletal muscles, especially those of the extremities; and

Whereas, as ALS progresses, the patient experiences difficulty in swallowing, talking, and breathing; and

Whereas, ALS eventually causes muscles to atrophy, and the patient becomes a functional quadriplegic; and

Whereas, ALS does not affect a patient’s mental capacity, so the patent remains alert and aware of his or her loss of motor functions and the inevitable outcome of continued deterioration and death; and

Whereas, in many cases, particularly in the later stages, people with ALS need continuous, 24/7 care; and

Whereas, on average, patients diagnosed with ALS survive only two to five years; and

Whereas, ALS has no known cause, means of prevention, or cure; and

Whereas, while ALS occurs throughout the world with no racial, ethnic, or socioeconomic boundaries, research indicates that military veterans are approximately twice as likely to develop ALS compared to those who have not served in the military; and

Whereas, a national ALS patient registry, administered by the Centers for Disease Control, is currently identifying cases of ALS in the United States and may become the single largest ALS research project ever created; and

Whereas, in May, members of the ALS community from across the country will gather in Washington, D.C. to raise awareness of the disease and advocate before their elected officials in the halls of Congress. It is important that their voices in Washington be echoed in local communities across the country.

Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby proclaim the month of May as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month in Cook County; and

Be It Further Resolved, that the Cook County Board urges Congress to enact legislation to provide additional funding for research in order to find a treatment and eventually a cure for ALS.

18-3759

Sponsored by: Peter N. Silvestri, Cook County Board of Commissioners

Proposed Resolution

Sister Lydia Mary Yokiel, C.R., In Memoriam

Whereas, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom called Sister Lydia Mary Yokiel from our midst on May 7, 2018; and

Whereas, Sister Lydia Mary Yokiel was born in Wells, Minnesota on July 22, 1913; and

Whereas, Sister Lydia Mary Yokiel entered the Congregation of the Sisters of the Resurrection in August of 1931; and

Whereas, in addition to her degrees in education and biology, Sister Lydia Mary had the honor of being selected to attend school in Rome for a year at Regina Mundi; and

Whereas, Sister Lydia Mary taught and served as a principal in grade schools and high schools for 54 years; and

Whereas, for 16 years, Sister Lydia Mary served at Resurrection High School in Chicago as a biology teacher and as principal; and

Whereas, Sister Lydia Mary was instrumental in the planning of the current Resurrection High School building that opened in 1962 and worked diligently to raise funds for the building and school and for continuing modernization; and

Whereas, after spending 54 years in education, Sister Lydia Mary became a hospital chaplain and spent 16 years ministering at Our Lady of the Resurrection and Resurrection Medical Centers; and

Whereas, Sister Lydia Mary continued to hold Resurrection College Prep High School close to her heart and to support the school in every way she could.

Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby offer its deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy to the Resurrection community and to all of Sister Lydia Mary’s loved ones; and

Be It Further Resolved, that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body, and that a suitable copy of the same be tendered to the Resurrection community so that her memory may be so honored and ever cherished.

18-3785

Sponsored by: Toni Preckwinkle (President), Cook County Board of Commissioners

Proposed Resolution

Honoring The Wounded And Ill Members And Veterans Of The United States Armed Forces From All Wars And Proclaiming June 5th Silver Star Service Banner Day In Cook County

Whereas, the County of Cook has always honored the sacrifice made by the service men and women and Veterans of the United States Armed Forces; and

Whereas, America’s courageous, wounded warriors and their families have made sacrifices that deserve a lifetime of gratitude and should never be forgotten; and

Whereas, the Silver Star Service Banner and Flag have been officially designated by the United States Congress to represent the members of the Armed Forces and Veterans who were wounded or became ill in combat in all wars past and present; and

Whereas, the Silver Star Service Banner is presented to those wounded or ill Military service members and Veterans who embody the integrity, honor and loyalty of Military service, have inspired us all with their dedication and commitment and make every American proud; and

Whereas, the Silver Star Families of America, formed in 2005 to recognize, remember and assist the wounded and ill of our Armed Forces, designed, manufacture and provide Silver Star Service Banners and Silver Star Flags free of charge to those who qualify; the volunteers of this organization worked tirelessly to make it the official banner and flag to honor the war wounded; and

Whereas, the President and Cook County Board of Commissioners are honored to have the opportunity to acknowledge the meritorious efforts of our valiant men and women in uniform and their families and the heroic contributions they have made to our Nation.

Now Therefore, Be It Resolved, that June 5TH, 2018 be proclaimed the ninth annual Silver Star Service Banner Day in Cook County, the official day to honor the wounded and ill service members and Veterans of Cook County; 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 all eligible service men and women and Veterans in recognition of their bravery and of how much more they have given for our great Country and their fellow citizens.

18-3958

Sponsored by: Deborah Sims, Toni Preckwinkle (President), Luis Arroyo Jr, Richard R. Boykin, Jerry Butler, John P. Daley, Dennis Deer, John A. Fritchey, Bridget Gainer, Jesús G. García, Gregg Goslin, Edward M. Moody, Stanley Moore, Sean M. Morrison, Timothy O. Schneider, Peter N. Silvestri, Larry Suffredin and Jeffrey R. Tobolski, Cook County Board of Commissioners

Proposed Resolution

Gregory Bates Hart, In Memoriam

Whereas, God in His Infinite wisdom has called Gregory Bates Hart from our midst on March 9th, 2018; and

Whereas, Gregory Bates Hart was born on September 1, 1950 to James and Jimmy-Lee Henderson. He was the eldest of six brothers. Gregory and his family grew up in the Ida B. Wells Darrow Homes and was known as the “undercover gentleman”. He was tough on the outside but he had a heart of gold.

Whereas, Gregory learned to sew from his grandmother who was a professional seamstress, he also excepted Jesus Christ at an early age and was a faithful servant; and

Wheres, Gregory was a football player at Wendell Phillips High School, sporting #77 on the award-winning team, and dominating his position as a defensive lineman; he also was as a skilled negotiator and peace maker on and off the field. He fathered his eldest son Darren and continued in school graduating and attending college; and

Whereas, in 1974 Gregory married his high school sweetheart, Paulette, the love of his life and best friend, to this union they were blessed with three children Nikkida, Gregory Jr. and Jameel. Greg loved all of his children, grandchildren and children he raised and mentored dearly; and

Whereas, Gregory was a truly a family man, he touched the lives of all who knew him through his kindness, generosity, and vivacious spirit; and

Whereas, IN 1975, Gregory joined the Pembrock Rough Riders, a club of African American men who created a rodeo. He managed the Rodeo for over 15 years, which afforded thousands of people of all ages to experience a spectacular event that highlighted the skills of African American Urban Cowboys; and

Whereas, Gregory worked for the City of Chicago Police Department as a detention office. Later employed with the Chicago Housing Authority as a stationary engineer. Gregory was a dedicated, hardworking employee and loyal member of Local 1 and Local 399 until his retirement in 2005; and

Whereas, Gregory continued giving back to his community by serving in the youth mentoring program through Cease Fire and was a dedicated donor/mentor at IMPACT Family Center teaching them to develop a good work ethnic in his special hilarious style. The Gregory B. Hart Scholarship will be awarded to teens pursuing vocational training. He also enjoyed giving his time in the political arena in the 5th District of Cook Commissioner Deborah Sims and assisting the 34th Ward Alderman/Committeeman Carrie M. Austin with helping the resident in the community.

Be It Resolved, that the President and Cook County Board of Commissioners, do hereby express our sorrow and heartfelt condolences to the family of Gregory Bates Hart.

18-3960

Sponsored by: Deborah Sims, Toni Preckwinkle (President), Luis Arroyo Jr, Richard R. Boykin, Jerry Butler, John P. Daley, Dennis Deer, John A. Fritchey, Bridget Gainer, Jesús G. García, Gregg Goslin, Edward M. Moody, Stanley Moore, Sean M. Morrison, Timothy O. Schneider, Peter N. Silvestri, Larry Suffredin and Jeffrey R. Tobolski, Cook County Board of Commissioners

Proposed Resolution

Honoring Zeta Phi Beta Sorority In Celebration Of Their National Founders Day

Whereas, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated was founded on January 16, 1920 on the campus of Howard University; and

Whereas, Zeta Tau Zeta Chapter was formed on June 20th, 1966 in Chicago, Illinois, by 57 members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated that are known as “The Fabulous 57”; and

Whereas, Zeta Tau Zeta Chapter is the oldest Zeta Phi Beta Graduate Chapter in the State of Illinois; and

Whereas, our current membership strength is 102 members, ranging in age from their early 20’s to timeless’; and

Whereas, since that date, we have worked tirelessly to commit to our Sorority’s principles of Scholarship, Service, Sisterly Love and Finer Womanhood; and

Whereas, for the past 52 years, ZETA Tau Zeta Chapter has performed thousands of hours in community service throughout Cook County in partnership with programs such as the March of Dimes, Ronald McDonald House, Salvation Army and Susan G. Komen; and

Whereas, Zeta Tau Zeta Chapter has assisted the communities within the Chicago and surrounding areas by providing meals to those less fortunate year-round, sponsoring a school pm the West Side of Chicago as part of our Adopt-A-School initiative; holding clothing drives, voting registration drives, assisting young mothers with basic needs through Zeta’s Stork’s Nest Initiative, and participating in marches and other social action events that bring awareness to our communities; and

Whereas, through our charitable arm the Zeta Tau Zeta White Rose Foundation, Incorporated have provided scholarships to college-bound female African Americans high school students in March of every year with our Signature Program, the Zeta Tau Zeta Annual Finer Womanhood Scholarship and Awards Program; and

Whereas, Zeta Tau Zeta has an active presence with the Youth in Cook County through our 3 Youth Affiliate Auxiliaries called the Pearlettes, Amicettes and Archonettes and with the Women in Cook County through an Auxiliary for non-degreed women interested in serving along with Zeta called the Zeta Amicae.

Now, Therfore, Be It Resolved, that the President and the Cook County Board of Commissioners, on behalf of the residents of Cook County, do hereby recognize Zeta Tau Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated on their celebration of National Founders Day to be held on June 20, 2018.

Be It Further Resolved, that a copy of this Resolution be spreaded upon the official records of this Honorable Body, and a copy of the same be tendered to Zeta Tau Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated in honor of this auspicious occasion.

18-3993

Sponsored by: Peter N. Silvestri, Cook County Board of Commissioners

Proposed Resolution

Hon. William G. Pileggi, In Memoriam

Whereas, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom called Hon. William G. Pileggi from our midst on May 16, 2018; and

Whereas, Hon. William G. Pileggi was the beloved husband of Roseanne (nee Petrungaro) for a loving 45 years; and

Whereas, Hon. William G. Pileggi was the devoted father of Nicole G., Michael G. (Malinda), Marissa G., and William G., Jr.; and

Whereas, Hon. William G. Pileggi was the loving son of Vito and the late Rose (nee Guzzo); and

Whereas, Hon. William G. Pileggi was the dear brother-in-law to Joseph Petrungaro, dear uncle of Jason, Stephanie, Vito, Dominic, Paul-James, Joseph, and Madeline, and great-uncle to Sara, Melanie, Vito, and Sophia; and

Whereas, after graduating from Lewis College, William Pileggi began teaching in the Chicago Public Schools and later graduated with honors from Kent College of Law; and

Whereas, William Pileggi went on to become an Assistant State’s Attorney and eventually started his own law practice in Chicago; and

Whereas, William Pileggi was also a founding partner of Greater Illinois Title Company; and

Whereas, Hon. William G. Pileggi served as Supervising Judge for the Housing Division in the Circuit Court of Cook County.

Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby offer its deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy to the family and loved ones of William G. Pileggi; and

Be It Further Resolved, that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body, and that a suitable copy of the same be tendered to the family of William G. Pileggi so that his memory may be so honored and ever cherished.

18-4030

Sponsored by: Luis Arroyo Jr, Toni Preckwinkle (President), Richard R. Boykin, Jerry Butler, John P. Daley, Dennis Deer, John A. Fritchey, Bridget Gainer, Jesús G. García, Gregg Goslin, Edward M. Moody, Stanley Moore, Sean M. Morrison, Timothy O. Schneider, Peter N. Silvestri, Deborah Sims, Larry Suffredin and Jeffrey R. Tobolski, Cook County Board of Commissioners

Proposed Resolution

Recognizing The Accomplishments Of The St. John Berchmans Basketball And Volleyball Teams

Whereas, St. John Berchmans, a pre-k through 8th grade school located in the Logan Square community in Chicago, offers a robust athletics program to students as young as 4th grade; and

Wheras, this year, both the Boys and Girls Junior Varsity Basketball teams, the Boys Varsity Basketball team, the Coed Junior Varsity Volleyball team and the Coed Varsity Volleyball team, placed in second or won their local 2017-2018 leagues and/or 2017-2018 West Central Athletic Championships; and

Whereas, this year the Boys Junior Varsity Basketball team: George Schwass, Oscar Craig, Cian Brophy, Max Rios, Samuel Montes, Diego Ballasteros, Leonardo Ballasteros, Tadhg Brophy, Esteban Franco, Christopher Cardona, Victor Soto, and their coaches Martin Montes and Marcus Montes, became the West Central Athletic Champions; And

Whereas, also this year the Girls Junior Varsity Basketball team: Gigi Bagazinski , Alana Ciancio, Mimi Pastorelli, Ariana Rodriguez , Avery Moulton, Ellie Glunz, Mija Lisnich, Olivia Garza, and their coaches Orlando Guerra, Mark Dombrowski and Sophia Rodriguez; and the Boys Varsity Basketball team: Thomas Puralewski, Gabriel Garza, Michael Montes, Drew Sheil, Esai Sinceno, Steven Reyes, Sophia Rodriguez, Ethan Ham and Max Bagazinski, and their coaches Kyle Gordon and Matt Duhig achieved second place at the West Central Athletic Tournament; and

Whereas, the Coed Volleyball teams members: Mija Lisnich, Ellie Glunz, Avery Moulton, Olivia Garza, Rebecca Guerra, Tadhg Brophy, Diego Ballesteros, Samuel Montes, Ian Johnson, Isabella Sevilla, Elia Jones, Mimi Pastorelli, Chris Cardona, Tristan Calderon, Ariana Rodriguez, Oscar Craig, Max Rios, Gigi, Bagazinski, Cian Brophy, Anahi Rios, Parker Craig, Thomas Puralewski, Gabe Garza, Drew Sheil, Sophia Rodriguez, Cristian Cardona, and their coaches Michael Bagazinski, Phil Lisnich, Amy D’Arco, Emily LeVin and Isabella Ibarra; placed first or second during the 2017-2018 SBJ League finals.

Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that the President and the Cook County Board of Commissioners, on behalf of the residents of Cook County, do hereby recognize all of the St. John Berchmans’ athletic teams on their impressive efforts and wishes to congratulate those who achieved championship level; and

Be It Further Resolved, that this text be spread upon the official proceeding of this Honorable Body, and a suitable copy of the same be tendered to the St. John Berchman’s athletic department to celebrate the Basketball and Volleyball teams’ inspiring accomplishments.

18-4037

Sponsored by: Peter N. Silvestri, Cook County Board of Commissioners

Proposed Resolution

George P. Rada, In Memoriam

Whereas, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom called George Paul Rada from our midst on April 24, 2018; and

Whereas, George Rada was the loving husband of Bridget (nee Messino) and the adored father of Nicholas Paul; and

Whereas, George Rada was the beloved son of the late George and Mary (Varsalona) and the loving brother of Dusty (the late Toni) Napolitano; and

Whereas, George Rada was the loving “Grampy” of Cobie; and

Whereas, George Rada was the dear cousin, uncle, and friend to many; and

Whereas, George Rada served as Associate Clerk for Public Policy during the tenure of Cook County Circuit Court Clerk Aurelia Pucinski; and

Whereas, George Rada’s work included communications on a regular basis with the Cook County Board President and Board of Commissioners, working on legislative and budgetary matters.

Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby offer its deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy to the family and loved ones of George Rada; and

Be It Further Resolved, that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body, and that a suitable copy of the same be tendered to the family of George Rada so that his memory may be so honored and ever cherished.

18-4038

Sponsored by: Richard R. Boykin, Toni Preckwinkle (President), Luis Arroyo Jr, Jerry Butler, John P. Daley, Dennis Deer, John A. Fritchey, Bridget Gainer, Jesús G. García, Gregg Goslin, Edward M. Moody, Stanley Moore, Sean M. Morrison, Timothy O. Schneider, Peter N. Silvestri, Deborah Sims, Larry Suffredin and Jeffrey R. Tobolski, Cook County Board of Commissioners

Proposed Resolution

Honoring Can Tv For Its 35th Anniversary

Whereas, The Chicago Access Corporation (also known as "CAN TV" and "Chicago Access Network Television") was officially incorporated as a not-for-profit entity under the laws of the State of Illinois in 1983; and

Whereas, The purposes for which CAN TV was organized were to promote and develop maximum community involvement in, and use of cable television for cultural, educational, health, social service, civic, community, and other non-profit purposes, and to administer the use of public access channels; and

Whereas, Included among those purposes were insuring access to cable television channels and corresponding facilities for Chicago residents, groups, and institutions, providing a mechanism through which the city's non-commercial institutions and organizations could effectively share their educational, health care, and cultural resources with local communities at-large, and advancing the interests of Chicago residents in receiving a broad range and diversity of quality programming which addressed their unique needs, interests and potential; and

Whereas, Since the time of its founding, CAN TV has been an invaluable resource to thousands upon thousands of individuals, community organizations, educational groups, and social service agencies which otherwise would have limited or no access to media outlets controlled by commercial interests; and

Whereas, CAN TV continues amid the vanguard of public access centers nationwide, recognized for excellence in providing multi-media training and resources to members of the public who otherwise would lack the means and avenues to communicate with and express themselves to a broader public audience; and

Whereas, CAN TV will observe and celebrate its 35th anniversary on April 25, 2018; and

Whereas, CAN TV remains passionately committed to providing its resources and services to the citizens and non-profits of Chicago for many years to come; therefore, be it

Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, By The Cook County Board President And The Cook County Board Of Commissioners, that we honor CAN TV on its 35th Anniversary.

18-4040

Sponsored by: Richard R. Boykin, Cook County Board of Commissioners

Proposed Resolution

Honoring Andy Shaw For His Contributions To All Residents Of Cook County And Illinois

Whereas, Andy Shaw was a fixture in the Chicago journalism community for more 37 years, and

Whereas, much of that time was spent as the lead political reporter at ABC 7 Chicago, and

Whereas, he spent most of his journalistic career making sure that public officials and government were held accountable, and

Whereas, Andy retired from ABC in 2009 to take the helm of the Better Government Association, and

Whereas, under his leadership, the BGA conducted hundreds of investigations on behalf of the people of Illinois, and

Whereas, those investigations led to the elimination of a number of corrupt practices across the state, including the scandal-plagued legislative scholarship program, and

Whereas, in 2018, Andy announced his retirement from the BGA, and

Whereas, the people of Cook County and all of Illinois have benefited greatly from Andy’s dedication to the public good, and

Whereas, Andy leaves big shoes to fill at the BGA, but he will continue to advocate for the people in his retirement.

Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, by the President and Cook County Board of Commissioners that Andy Shaw is honored and thanked for his lifetime of advocacy on behalf of people across Cook County and all of Illinois.

18-4041

Sponsored by: Richard R. Boykin, Toni Preckwinkle (President), Luis Arroyo Jr, Jerry Butler, John P. Daley, Dennis Deer, John A. Fritchey, Bridget Gainer, Jesús G. García, Gregg Goslin, Edward M. Moody, Stanley Moore, Sean M. Morrison, Timothy O. Schneider, Peter N. Silvestri, Deborah Sims, Larry Suffredin and Jeffrey R. Tobolski, Cook County Board of Commissioners

Proposed Resolution

Honoring Principal Patrick Mcgill On The Occasion Of His Retirement

Whereas, Patrick McGill is the principal of George Westinghouse College Preparatory High School, and

Whereas, during his tenure, the school has boasted the second-highest graduation rate in the city of Chicago, with 97.6 percent of students graduating, and

Whereas, Westinghouse is in East Garfield Park, a community that has long seen disinvestment and been plagued with poor graduation rates, and

Whereas, the school has made incredible gains under Principal McGill’s leadership in terms of student achievement, and

Whereas, Principal McGill helped create a pre-engineering program with FH Paschen that will give students amazing opportunities to begin a STEM career, and

Whereas, Westinghouse has a world-class faculty that has worked with Principal McGill to enhance student achievement at Westinghouse, and

Whereas, Principal McGill started his education career as a member of Teach For America at Tilden Career Community Academy, and

Whereas, from there, Principal McGill joined the University of Illinois-Chicago Urban Education leadership Program and worked as a principal resident at Westinghouse before becoming the permanent principal, and

Whereas, Principal McGill is leaving his post at Westinghouse at the end of the 2018 school year, and he will leave behind him big shoes to fill in his ongoing mission to ensure that all children are afforded equal access to a quality education.

Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby thank and honor Patrick McGill for his contributions to students on the West Side and across the City.

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