Alderman Harry Osterman
48TH WARD
RESOLUTION
Whereas, The Center for Urban Research and Learning at Loyola University Chicago is celebrating its 20th Anniversary with a reception on November 12,2015; and
Whereas, Through its research and partnerships, the Center for Urban Research and Learning creates innovative solutions that promote equity and opportunity in communities throughout the Chicago metropolitan region; and
Whereas, The Center provides links to regional, national, and international networks in pursuit of new ideas and approaches that address grassroots needs; and
Whereas, It pursues this goal by building and supporting collaborative research and educational
efforts; and
Whereas, These partnerships connect Loyola faculty and students with community and nonprofit organizations, civic groups, and government agencies; and
Whereas, Such collaborations effectively link knowledge in the community with knowledge in the university, and therefore help to build sustainable communities that enhance the quality of life for all citizens; and
Whereas, Nearly 500 students and 100 faculty members have worked on more than 150 collaborative projects in partnership with 300 organizations throughout the City of Chicago and beyond its borders. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved, That we, the Mayor and members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, gathered here this day of November 18, 2015, do hereby express our gratitude to Loyola University Chicago for establishing The Center for Urban Research and Learning and promoting equity and opportunity; and
Be it further resolved, that a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Loyola University
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Alderman, 48th Ward
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