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Congratulations extended toms. gloria aguilera on retirement from Illinois
bell telephone company
WHEREAS, Gloria Aguilera, a valued employee of Illinois Bell Telephone Company a subsidiary of the original AT&T, will retire after thirty-four years of dedicated service; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of this special event by The Honorable John Pope, Alderman of the 10th Ward; and
WHEREAS, Gloria began her distinguished career May 4,1978 as a customer representative, later accepting a promotion as Manager in Finance. Through her journey has earned many awards as top performing leader and experienced her company take on many new names, Ameritech,SBC and AT&T; and
WHEREAS, In addition to her successes she actively participated in many organizations throughout the company; a member of HACEMOS, meaning "We Do", created Hispanic Heritage awareness throughout the company, assisting the planning of the 2007 National Scholarship Foundation Chicago Conference and facilitated benefits for the Hispanic School Scholarship Fund; and
WHEREAS, An AT&T pioneer, she participated in fundraising events such as "Secret Santa", "Coat Drive", Food Drive" and "Back to School Backpack Drive" for children of low income families. Gloria is most proud of coordinating "All Children Shall Have Shoes" project with her co-worker Brenda Carter, partnering with principals to serve children K-3"1 grade from South Suburbs to Southside Chicago Public Schools including our very own Jane Adams; and
WHEREAS, Gloria continued giving her time educating children of the 6,h grade on the corporate world as well as mentoring schools from surrounding neighborhood, Bright, Marsh and Taylor, coordinating "Job Shadow Days" allowing Bloom High School students to observe a call enter environment and discuss their future careers with the Chicago Heights management staff; and
WHEREAS, As a self-contributor to the United Way Campaign, she promoted employee participation as well as organizing fundraising events; and
WHEREAS, Lastly, Gloria provides support to her community by attending the CAPS meetings and participating in the neighborhood clean-up day, a committee member for several years for the St. Kevin Annual Kevin Fest Fundraiser; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved, That we, the Mayor and members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, gathered here this sixteenth day of October, 2013, do hereby express our gratitude and heartiest congratulations to Gloria Aguilera as she retires from the Illinois Bell Telephone Company and we extend to her our very best wishes for continued happiness;
Be It Further Resolved, That a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and presented to Gloria Aguilera.
Johmijlpe
Alderman, IO"1 Ward