City Council October 3, 2012
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Bogdan Dola was born on December 23, 1916 in Podlaski province of Poland. After finishing technical school specializing in construction he later moved to Chicago in 1990, becoming a Polish-American businessman and long-time community volunteer; and,
WHEREAS, In 1992, Bogdan Dola founded and is the owner of A B & D American General Construction and in 2002 created TVP Chicago a television program for the Polish Community in the Chicagoland area; and,
WHEREAS, In October 2007, Bogdan Dola was recognized by Polish Roman Catholic Union of America for his exceptional support to The Polish Museum of America, he brought information about the Museum with its many workshop, events, programs and exhibits; and,
WHEREAS, On December 19, 2011, he organized a "Christmas Eve for Lone " at the Polish Highlander's Home for individuals who did not have a family to spend the holiday with; and,
WHEREAS, Bogdan Dola organized an official visit to Poland of Alderman Ariel Reboyras to promote cultural and educational exchange between Poland and Chicago, along with hosting an official visit to Chicago of Zbigniew Karwowski, Mayor of Monki in the Podlasie province of Poland and Tadeusz Kwiatkowski, Governor of Dabrowski District in Poland; and,
WHEREAS, Bogdan Dola was the honorary advisor to the "Quo Vadis Chicago 2012," an annual conference for college and graduate students and young professionals of Polish descent; and,
WHEREAS, Bogdan Dola is committed to the civic education, advancement and recognition of the Polish-American community in Chicago; and now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and members of the City Council of the City of Chicago gathered here this third day of October in 2012 A.D., do hereby congratulate Bogdan Dola on his dedication to the Polish-American Community; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and presented to Bogdan Dola.
Ariel E. Reboyras Alderman...
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