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Record #: R2015-1021   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 12/9/2015 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 12/9/2015
Title: Congratulations extended to Cook County Farm Bureau and Ronald McDonald House Charities for charitable activities and declaration of February 9, 2016 as "Food Checkout Day" in Chicago.
Sponsors: Reilly, Brendan
Attachments: 1. R2015-1021.pdf

RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, Food Checkout Day was established in the mid-1990's to recognize the connection between farmers and the safe, nutritious food source they cooperatively grow; and

 

WHEREAS, the Cook County Farm Bureau® has celebrated Food Checkout Day by raising cash and food donations for Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana (RMHC®-CNI) since 2001; and

 

WHEREAS, Food Checkout Day will again be celebrated at the Ronald McDonald House near Advocate Hope Children's Hospital; and

 

WHEREAS, since 2001 Cook County Farm Bureau® members have donated 400 hours; 69,919 pounds of food; contributed $102,939 in cash donations; and 2,149 pounds of pop tabs to support Chicagoland's five Ronald McDonald Houses; and

 

WHEREAS, Cook County Farm Bureau® families and partners have donated enough food to feed almost 77,000 families;

 

WHEREAS, RMHC®-CNI continues to care for families of children with complex medical issues by providing a "home away from home" to keep families together while their child is receiving medical treatment far from home; and

 

WHEREAS, every night, 153 families heal together because of the comfort, compassion, and community at the five Ronald McDonald Houses and three Ronald McDonald House family rooms; and

 

WHEREAS, Food Checkout Day recognizes the connection between farmers and the healthy and nutritious food they grow and care for; and

 

WHEREAS, the 46,000 members of the Cook County Farm Bureau® including 1,000 farmer members recognize the importance of producing a safe, nutritious food using environmentally sustainable practices; and

 

WHEREAS, Cook County farmers recognize the need for better access throughout Cook County to fresh food; and

 

WHEREAS, despite cash and non-perishable donations there is increased need at all five of RMHC®-CNI Cook County houses.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and the Members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, assembled in meeting this 9th day of December 2015, do hereby honor and salute the efforts of the Cook County Farm Bureau® and the Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana for their

 

 

efforts to feed those individuals and families in need and proclaim Tuesday, February 9, 2016 as "Food Checkout Day" throughout Chicago; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy be prepared and presented to the Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana and the Cook County Farm Bureau® for their efforts to feed those individuals and families in need.