SALUTE TO JEFF FILLY AND LIZ MARTIN OF THE BEHR PROCESSING CORPORATION
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this legislative body to honor those corporations and individuals who are their driving force whose enlightened endeavors have served to enhance the quality of life for citizens of this city; and
WHEREAS, The Behr Processing Corporation has, as part of its corporate culture, a guiding principle to "do the right thing." This simple yet powerful guideline extends beyond their company walls and reaches out into the communities where they have conducted business. In 2003, BEHR team members formalized their charity efforts with the creation of BEHRCares; and
WHEREAS, Behr's outreach and philanthropic efforts have been making a positive impact in communities throughout the country and making a positive difference in the lives of the people in those communities. The City of Hope cancer research center just north of Los Angeles, California and the Habitat for Humanity, who has since its founding in 1976, built 225,000 houses, providing shelter for more than 1 million people in nearly 90 countries around the world, are but two charities that have received substantial assistance from the Behr corporate family; and
WHEREAS, In this city, thanks to the efforts of Behr President, Jeffrey D. Filley, and his Administrative Assistant, Elizabeth Martin, Gateway to Learning Special Education and Training Center (GTL) on North Lincoln Avenue received a substantial donation of paint. The new colors enhanced GTL as a vibrant place of learning. Their clients and staff loved the new bright colors; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable Ameya Pawar, Alderman of the 47th Ward, has apprised this august body of the praiseworthy contribution these outstanding corporate citizens have made; now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED That we, the Mayor and members of the City of Chicago City Council, gathered together this 31st Day of October, 2012 AD, do hereby salute Jeffrey D. Filley, Elizabeth Martin and the Behr ...
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