RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, It is with mixed emotions that we congratulate George Black II on the occasion of his retirement from the City of Chicago after serving the people of Chicago for twenty-nine years; and
WHEREAS, While we are happy for George as he embarks on a new, well-deserved adventure, we will greatly miss his significant skills and invaluable contributions to the City of Chicago; and
WHEREAS, George Black II began his career with the City of Chicago on June 16, 1988 as an Engineering Tech III in the Department of Streets and Sanitation; and
WHEREAS, On May 5, 1991 Mr. Black was promoted to Engineering Tech IV in the Department of Streets and Sanitation; and
WHEREAS, On June 1, 1993 Mr. Black was promoted to Engineering Tech V in the Department of Public Works; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Black was again promoted on October 16, 1998 to Field Services Director in the Department of Transportation. In this capacity, Mr. Black directed the sign program for CDOT, developing and implementing signage plans throughout the City. His understanding of the Federal Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and knowledge of relevant City ordinances helped make the public way safer for all Chicagoans; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Black's long tenure as a Field Services Director made him an invaluable historical source for many of the City's roadway and signage matters, resulting in improved traffic flow; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Dunbar Vocational High School, Mr. Black took courses at the Illinois Institute of Technology, the Illinois Lighting Institute and Northwestern University. Mr. Black Is a connoisseur of automobiles and motorcycles. He especially enjoyed working on vehicles with his father and taking motorcycle road trips with him; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Black is a well-regarded Chicago-style Step Dancer who has participated in many such events and has even appeared on television showcasing his talents; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and Members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, assembled this twenty-eighth day of February, 2018, do hereby congratulate George Black II on his retirement from the City of Chicago after twenty-nine years of distinguished service; and