OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY OF CHICAGO
RAHM EMANUEL
MAYOR
April 10, 2019
TO THE HONORABLE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO
Ladies and Gentlemen:
1 transmit herewith resolutions honoring our departing City Council colleagues. Your favorable consideration of these resolutions will be appreciated.
Mayor
Very truly yours,
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, As the 2015 - 2019 term of the City Council of the City of Chicago draws to a close, this Body bids farewell to several of our colleagues with whom we have had the privilege of serving; and
WHEREAS, The members leaving the City Council at the end of this term are Proco "Joe" Moreno (1st Ward), Toni Foulkes (16th Ward), Ricardo Munoz (22nd Ward), Danny Solis (25th Ward), Milagros "Milly" Santiago (31st Ward), Margaret Laurino (39th Ward), Patrick O'Connor (40th Ward), John Arena (45th Ward), Ameya Pawar (47th Ward), and Joseph Moore (49th Ward); and
WHEREAS, This City Council's accomplishments have been noteworthy. In just four years, this Body has made significant improvements to the quality of life of all of Chicago's residents, including, but certainly not limited to, securing funding for local infrastructure improvements, including new and expanded facilities for public schools, flood controls, and road and bridge repairs; securing TIF funding to encourage the growth of new businesses throughout the City of Chicago; creating mid-size business initiatives and programs to boost local businesses; standing by and strengthening the Welcoming City Ordinance; prohibiting the City's participation in federal registry programs; creating protections for the transgender community; making 21 the minimum age to buy tobacco; taking substantial steps to keep vaping devices and e-cigarettes out ofthe hands of teens; passing legislation supporting efforts to achieve equal pay for women; enacting legislation to protect all city residents from sexual harassment; protecting affordable housing; enacting paid sick leave for all r...
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