RICHARD M. DALEY
MAYOR
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY OF CHICAGO
May 4,2011
TO THE HONORABLE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I transmit herewith a resolution regarding our departing friend and colleague, Alderman
Olivo.
Your favorable consideration of this resolution will be appreciated.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Members of this Chamber are proud to congratulate our friend and colleague, Alderman Frank J. Olivo, on his retirement from the City Council after 17 years of dedicated service to the people of the 13th Ward and the City of Chicago; and
WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of the 13th Ward, Alderman Olivo graduated from Saint Mary, Star ofthe Sea Elementary School and Gurdon S. Hubbard High School; and
WHEREAS, Alderman Olivo began his long and distinguished career working in various public sector positions, before being appointed Alderman ofthe 13th Ward by Mayor Richard M. Daley in 1994; and
WHEREAS, A champion ofthe safety and well-being ofthe residents of his Ward, Alderman Olivo has sponsored numerous ordinances and initiatives, including being a co-founder of the Graffiti Removal Program, designed to combat crime, and the Real Estate Anti-Solicitation Program, designed to protect the value of neighborhood homes; and
WHEREAS, As a valuable member ofthe City Council, Alderman Olivo has served on the City Council Committees on Committees, Rules, and Ethics; Aviation; Budget and Government Operations; Finance; License and Consumer Protection; Traffic Control and Safety; and Zoning; and
WHEREAS, Renowned for his dedication and commitment to delivering city services to his constituents quickly and efficiently, Alderman Olivo was able to marshal public and private resources for the improvement of his Ward, and has been involved in numerous community-building activities, including projects related to the reduction of crime and violence, neighborhood improvements, and economic development; and
WHEREAS, A highly respected public official and prominent leader, Alderman Olivo has been recognized and admired for his many contributions to the citizens of Chicago, his dedicated service in.various civic and community organizations, and his commitment to many important causes; and
WHEREAS, All residents of the 13th Ward owe Alderman Olivo a debt of gratitude'for his tireless efforts to improve the quality of life in their neighborhoods; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and Members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, assembled this fourth day of May, 2011, do hereby express our thanks and appreciation to Alderman Frank J. Olivo for his years of distinguished service as a member of this City Council, and do hereby express to him our good wishes for his future endeavors; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Alderman Olivo as a sign of our deep respect and good wishes.
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