CONSENT CALENDAR AGENDA Meeting of the Cook County Board
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CONSENT CALENDAR AGENDA Meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners County Board Room, County Building Wednesday, May 8, 2013, 11:00 A.M. Issued: May 8, 2013 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS CONSENT CALENDAR #1 Submitting a Proposed Resolution Sponsored by PETER N. SILVESTRI, County Commissioner RECOGNIZING THE THIRTY YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF CAPORALE REALTY WHEREAS, Gabriel Caporale began his career in real estate in 1971, at the age of 21, as an agent with DeMoon Realty in Chicago, Illinois; and WHEREAS, in 1983, Mr. Caporale started Caporale Realty in Elmwood Park, Illinois; and WHEREAS, Caporale Realty has been a well-known and well respected agency in Elmwood Park and the surrounding area for the past thirty years and continues to provide expertise to people buying and selling property; and WHEREAS, due to the determination and hard work of Gabriel Caporale and his fifteen agents and staff, Caporale Realty has remained in business during the recent challenging climate of the real estate market; and WHEREAS, Gabriel Caporale is also a resident of Elmwood Park and has always been an active volunteer in various civic organizations. He is a member of the Knights of Columbus, past president of the Montclair – Elmwood Park Chamber of Commerce, past president of the Oak Park Area Association of Realtors, member of the Columbian Club of Chicago and the Lions and Kiwanis Clubs and a recently retired member of the Elmwood Park Library Board. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the President and Board of Commissioners of Cook County do hereby congratulate Gabriel Caporale on his forty two years as a real estate professional and his thirty years of owning and operating Caporale Realty and wish him continued success. _______________________ CONSENT CALENDAR #2 Submitting a Proposed Resolution Sponsored by STANLEY MOORE, County Commissioner IN MEMORY OF CARRI NORINA BROOKS WHEREAS, It is with deep sympathy and tenderness of the heart that we sends these words to express condolences to the bereaved family, in the home-going of Carri Norina Brooks; and WHEREAS, each life is under divine direction and it can be said that in the transitioning of Carri Norina Brooks a wonderful woman has gone to live with God; and WHEREAS, Carri Norina Brooks was born on December 30, 1983 in Ingalls Memorial Hospital, Harvey, Il to Regina Price and Norman L. Brooks; and WHEREAS, Carri Norina Brooks attended Springfield Elementary and Kolmar Schools in Midlothian, graduated from Harold L. Richards High School in Oak Lawn, Illinois where she became a cheerleader and joined the school’s gospel choir. Then moving forward in life she attended Johnson & Wales Culinary Arts School in Rhode Island; and WHEREAS, Carri Norina Brooks; was baptized on November 2, 2008 by Pastor Dan Willis of the Lighthouse Church of All Nations where she was a dedicated member enjoying the proliferation as well as the prognostication of Pastor Dan Willis, not to mention, the melodious singing of the choir and flawless sound of the musicians; and WHEREAS, Carri Norina Brooks, blessed the world with two beautiful daughters; Sabrina Finch (9) and Alicia Davis (8).who were the inspiration of her life; and WHEREAS, Carri Norina Brooks endless faith in God strengthen her to endure surgeries which involved her having a heart transplant in 2010; and WHEREAS, Carri Norina; Brooks, was called to an eternal home to enjoy rest, peace and no more suffering; and WHEREAS, Carri Norina Brooks, will be missed by many, although her compassionate, hard working, and generous spirit will live on in our hearts forever. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners do hereby salute the life of Carri Norina Brooks, and may her memory be cherished forever. 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 Carri Norina Brooks. __________________________ CONSENT CALENDAR #3 Submitting a Proposed Resolution Sponsored by TONI PRECKWINKLE and PETER N. SILVESTRI, County Commissioner Co-Sponsored by JERRY BUTLER, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, JOHN A. FRITCHEY, BRIDGET GAINER, JESUS G. GARCIA, ELIZABETH DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN, STANLEY MOORE, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY, EDWIN REYES, TIMOTHY O. SCHNEIDER, DEBORAH SIMS, ROBERT STEELE, LARRY SUFFREDIN, and JEFFREY R. TOBOLSKI, County Commissioners RECOGNIZING THE TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF FLOWER FANTASY WHEREAS, small businesses represent the backbone of the national, state, and local economies; and WHEREAS, the establishment and continuation of such small businesses is vital to any community in terms of the support of civic, church, school, youth, and senior programs; and WHEREAS, Flower Fantasy is a local business in the Village of Norridge in the 9th Cook County District; and WHEREAS, Flower Fantasy is owned and operated by Joanne Buccini who gave up a career in banking to open her own business 25 years ago; and WHEREAS, Flower Fantasy has served the needs of the immediate and greater community in providing excellent floral arrangements for all occasions; and WHEREAS, Flower Fantasy was included in President Preckwinkle’s tour commemorating the reduction of the Cook County portion of the sales tax; and WHEREAS, the reduction of the sales tax has benefitted local businesses and consumers. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County President and Board of Commissioners commemorate the 25th anniversary of Flower Fantasy and wish this outstanding local business all the best in its upcoming years. ______________________ CONSENT CALENDAR #4 Submitting a Proposed Resolution Sponsored by TONI PRECKWINKLE, President and DEBORAH SIMS County Commissioner Co-Sponsored JERRY BUTLER, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, JOHN A. FRITCHEY, BRIDGET GAINER, JESUS G. GARCIA, ELIZABETH “LIZ” DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN, STANLEY MOORE, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY, EDWIN REYES, TIMOTHY O. SCHNEIDER, PETER N. SILVESTRI, ROBERT B. STEELE, LARRY SUFFREDIN and JEFFREY R. TOBOLSKI, County Commissioners IN MEMORY OF JAMES C. “JIM” HARRIS WHEREAS, Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom has called James C. “Jim” Harris from our midst; and WHEREAS, James Harris was born on August 23, 1933 in Friendship, North Carolina to William Ernest Harris and Cassie Richardson; and WHEREAS, Jim confessed his hope in Christ at an early age and became a member of Christian Chapel United Church of Christ; and WHEREAS, Jim received his early education in the Wake County School System. He enlisted in the United State Marine Corps serving during the Koran War and discharged after your years of honorable service; and WHEREAS, Jim was united in holy matrimony to Nellie M. Cannady on October 19, 1953 (60 years) and from this union they were blessed with one son, James Jr; and WHEREAS, Jim extensive work history included; bus driver for Chicago Transit Authority (CTA); Sales Consultant for Metropolitan Life Insurance Company; Southside District Sales Consultant for Old Rose Distributing Company; served as a Trustee for the Village of Phoenix; served as Mayor of Phoenix for ten years; Assistant Manager of Vehicle Service for the Office of the Secretary of State of Illinois; Assistant Operating Officer of the Cook County Department of Public Health; served as Commissioner as Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD); and served ten years on the Board with PACE bus company. WHEREAS, being a loving husband, father and conscientious citizen, Jim was actively involved in numerous civic and community organizations; and WHEREAS, he was a loving, caring, and sharing neighbor, Jim was a friend to all who knew him and will be deeply missed; and 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 James C. Harris, and joins them in sorrow at this time of loss, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body, and a suitable copy of the same be tendered to the family of James C. Harris, that his memory may be so honored and ever cherished. _______________________ CONSENT CALENDAR #5 Submitting a Proposed Resolution Sponsored by ELIZABETH “LIZ” DOODY GORMAN, TONI PRECKWINKLE, President, JERRY BUTLER, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, JOHN A. FRITCHEY, BRIDGET GAINER, JESUS G. GARCIA, GREGG GOSLIN, STANLEY MOORE, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY, EDWIN REYES, TIMOTHY O. SCHNEIDER, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS, ROBERT B. STEELE, LARRY SUFFREDIN AND JEFFREY R. TOBOLSKI, County Commissioners IN MEMORY OF LANA D. WIELAND WHEREAS, Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom, has taken from our midst Lana D. Wieland, born into life on January 14, 1959, and born into eternal life on November 29, 2012; and WHEREAS, Lana was the beloved wife of Jered; loving mother of Heather Barton, Tracey (Danielle) Perkins, Brett and Jordan Wieland; devoted daughter of Nell and the late Randolph Ponder; dear sister of Linda (Glenn) Hamilton and Shirley (Raleigh) Richter; fond grandmother of Brooke, Connor, Kiersten, Stetson, Preston and Tristan; and WHEREAS, Lana was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007 and fought a long and courageous battle against the disease with the support of her family and innumerable friends who rallied around her; and WHEREAS, Lana referred to herself as a “country girl” having grown up near Starkville, Mississippi and loved being outdoors, gardening, taking long walks and bike riding;