H resolution
adopted by Tllg Qltlj QoUHcil
of ^ Qity of Qhicago, Illinois
^Jttsented by Alderman Carrie AA. Austin QW February 28, 2018
It is with mixed emotions that we congratulate George Black If 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 hiV'career wi'tln. the; City of. Chic
as.an' Engineering Tech III in the'Departmentof Street's and Sanitatioh?ahd ; v^.^.^" :;
;. WHEREAS, On May 5, 1991,. Mr. Black was promoted to Engineering Tech, IV in the
Department of Streets:and Sanitation; and . ,; . ''; ^¦;
WHEREAS,. .OhJune'i; 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:;.Seryices ¦ Director in'the Department of Transportation. .In- this xapqcity, Mr. -Blqck dire^e!d;tl^e.,slgrt program for CDOT, developing ;ahd implementing signage plans 'th.rp.ughout'the'City. His understanding of the Federal Manual oh Uniform Traffic'Control Devices and knowledge of relevant Gity ordinances helped make the public way safer for all Chicagoans; and ;
WHEREAS, Mr. Bldck's long tenure as d Field Services .Director, made hinf dri jhvdluqble
historical'source for many of the City's roadway and signage matters, resulting:in^mproved
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;
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WHEREAS, Mr. Black is a well-regarded Chicago-style Step Dancer, has participated in many such events and has even appeared on television showcasing his talents. He is als...
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