Resolution
WHEREAS, Esther Wong is the Executive Director of the Chinese American Service League (CASL), the largest, most comprehensive social service agency in the Midwest dedicated to serving the needs of Chinese Americans; and
WHEREAS, Esther holds a B.A. from the University of Hong Kong and a M.A. from the University of Chicago's School of Social Service Administration and is a member of the National Association of Social Workers and the Academy of Certified Social Workers; and
WHEREAS, Esther is fluent in English and Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin, and Taishanese); and
WHEREAS, In 1979, Esther and her friends began building the Chinese American Service League in an effort to help new immigrants overcome the challenges of a new culture and language; and
WHEREAS, In 1987, Mayor Harold Washington awarded her the Mayor's Commission on Women's Affairs' Woman of the Year Award. In 2004, the Asian American Coalition of Chicago presented the Community Services Award to Esther in recognition of her outstanding leadership and dedicated services to the Asian American community of Illinois; and
WHEREAS, Esther is an active community member, serving as the Vice Chair of the National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development; and
WHEREAS, Esther is a board member of the National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development, the National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development, the Coalition of African, Arab, Asian, European, and Latino Immigrants of Illinois, the Coalition for Limited English Speaking Elders and the Chicago Jobs Council, and serves on a wide variety of other groups; and
WHEREAS, Esther's dedication to serving others with dignity and respect, and her commitment to the welfare of others and the City of Chicago is truly exemplary; now, therefore,
BE IT BE RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, gathered here on this fifth day of October, 2016, do hereby thank Esther Wong for her service; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and presented to Esther Wong as a token of our honor, gratitude, and respect.
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY OF CHICAGO
RAHM EMANUEL
MAYOR
October 5, 2016
TO THE HONORABLE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I transmit herewith, together with Aldermen Thompson and Solis, a congratulatory resolution concerning Esther Wong.
Your favorable consideration of this resolution will be appreciated.
Very truly yours,
Mayor