Recognition of Allan Firak
Whereas, Allan Firak has been a member ofthe Oriole Park Community since 1958; and;
Whereas, Since that time, Al has become known as an active, good-natured, and revered neighborhood leader; and;
Whereas, Al has been a leader within the Oriole Park Community Council since the 1960,s, serving as its president for over a decade as well as the Chairman of the Annual 4th of July Parade; a celebrated tradition in Oriole Park since the 1950; and;
Whereas, In addition to serving as a four-term Community Representative on the Oriole Park Elementary LSC, Al became a founding member of the Oriole Park School Educational Foundation, formed to provide additional support to the school, where he also served as the Chairman ofthe Alumni & Community Committee; and;
Whereas, As a member of the Friends of the Oriole Park Branch Library, Al spearheaded a community effort to relocate the Library to its current site near Oriole Park School and the Chicago Park District's Oriole Park; and;
Whereas, Because of Al's involvement over half a century, he is considered to be the resident expert on the history of Oriole Park, knowledge that he has passed on to countless others through his comprehensive history booklet; and;
Whereas, Mr. Firak continues to be deeply involved in all aspects of his community, a pillar of civic engagement, and a true role model; and;
Whereas, The Oriole Park community is truly grateful for the work that Al has accomplished throughout the years which has helped to shape Oriole Park into one of the City's most desirable communities to live and raise a family,
Be it resolved, that we, the Mayor and members ofthe City Council of the City of Chicago, gathered here this 28th day of May, 2014, do hereby recognize Al's the significant contributions to the Oriole Park Community; and;
Be it further resolved, that a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Al Firak.
Mary O'Co/inor Alderman, 41st Ward