Congratulations to Ron's Barber Shop on its 30 Anniversary
Whereas, on July 1, 1984 Ron Ciezki took over a neighborhood barber shop at 6921 West Higgins Road; a shop with a rich 40 year history in the Norwood Park community; and;
Whereas, Ron takes pride in his City and many of its sports teams, which can always be seen playing on the two televisions in shop, but it is the Cubs that have his heart; and;
Whereas, to step into Ron's Barber Shop is to step into a special space; one where 'a guy can be a guy', full of sports history, memorabilia, and leather, black-and-tan Paidar barber chairs that have served customers for as long as Ron himself; and;
Whereas, Ron's provides more than haircuts for men & boys, it is a place to share stories, jokes, memories; to speak freely, to relax; and;
Whereas, after 30 years, Ron's continues to be a staple in the community, where generations of locals, Ron's 'second family', have had their first hair trims, cataloged in photos and bound in a scrapbook for posterity; and;
Whereas, Ron has been a longtime supporter of youth baseball at Oriole Park, a fundraiser for returning veterans, and a champion of cancer survivors and their families;
Be it resolved, that we, the Mayor and members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, gathered here this 28lh day of May, 2014, do hereby express our congratulations to Ron on the 30th anniversary of Ron's Barber Shop, and;
Be it further resolved, that a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Ron Ciezki.
Mar>' O'Connor Aldemian, 4ls( Ward