Record #: R2014-325   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 4/30/2014 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 4/30/2014
Title: Congratulations extended to Anthony B. Vaughan on installation as 46th Postmaster of Chicago
Sponsors: Burke, Edward M.
Attachments: 1. R2014-325.pdf
RESOLUTION
 
 
WHEREAS, Anthony B. Vaughan was officially installed as Postmaster of Chicago on April 10, 2014, at a ceremony hosted by the Chicago Postal Customer Council; and
 
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of this event by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
 
WHEREAS, Anthony B. Vaughan was sworn in as Postmaster of Chicago at a ceremony held at the Cardiss Collins Facility, 433 West Harrison Street; and
 
WHEREAS, Anthony B. Vaughan is the 46th official to serve in this high-ranking position since J.N. Bailey was named Chicago's first Postmaster in 1831; and
 
WHEREAS, Anthony B. Vaughan joins a long and illustrious list of prominent figures who have served as Chicago Postmaster, including Walter C. Newberry, Washington Hesing, Fred A. Busse and Harry H. Semrow; and
 
WHEREAS, As Postmaster of Chicago, Anthony B. Vaughan is responsible for mail delivery and retail sales at 48 delivery stations and carrier annexes and 29 retail-only facilities throughout the City of Chicago and eight surrounding suburbs; and
 
WHEREAS, The Chicago Post Office's 4,000 employees service more than 1.3 million homes, businesses and post office boxes; and
 
WHEREAS, Anthony B. Vaughan was previously Senior Plant Manager in the Chicago District as well as in the Gateway District which spans southern Illinois and eastern Missouri; and
WHEREAS, Before joining the Gateway District, Anthony B. Vaughan was Plant Manager at the Kansas City Bulk Mail Center; and
 
WHEREAS, Anthony B. Vaughan began his Postal Service career in 1981 as a distribution clerk at the Chicago Processing and Distribution Center; and
 
WHEREAS, Anthony B. Vaughan was promoted to Supervisor, Mails in 1988 and General Supervisor, Mails in 1990; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Anthony B. Vaughan serve as an example to all; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and the members of the Chicago City Council, assembled this thirtieth day of April, 2014, do hereby congratulate Anthony B. Vaughan on his installation as the 46th Postmaster of Chicago and do hereby express our best wishes for his continued success and achievement; and