Presented by:
WHEREAS, in 1977, Paul Pope began his career at the Chicago Park District; and
WHEREAS, Paul first started as a recreation leader at Strohacker Park.
WHEREAS, due to his hard work and dedication, Mr. Pope was promoted to the following positions over the years: physical instructor (Orr Park, Strohacker Park) playground supervisor (Strohacker Park, Hale Park); and park supervisor (Hale Park, West Lawn Park).
WHEREAS, in his position as recreation specialist, Paul has excelled at football, organizing leagues, and Day Camp programs, just to name a few. Paul credits his success to loving what he does, the incredible parents and children he has had the pleasure of serving and educating, and his illustrious coworkers and supportive organization, the Chicago Park District. This career path has enabled Paul to cultivate life-long friendships.
WHEREAS, Mr. Pope has been the Park Supervisor at West Lawn Park since 1990, where his success can be attributed to his ability to communicate and develop relationships with all the relevant parties, including park patrons, community leaders, elected officials, Park District staff, and then, therefore;
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and the members of the Chicago City Council gathered her today to fourteenth day of December, 2016, extend a heartfelt gratitude to Paul Pope for 40 years dedication and service to the Chicago Park District and to the people of the City of Chicago, and that a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Paul Pope during this month of December, 2016.
