Record #: R2018-161   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 2/28/2018 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 2/28/2018
Title: Congratulations extended to Gail Pike on retirement from United States Federal Government
Sponsors: Quinn, Marty
Attachments: 1. R2018-161.pdf

2018 FEB 22 Pfll&OQ

DFFiCLUF THE CITY CLERK

 

 

RESOLUTION

 

 

WHEREAS, Gail Pike has dedicated 50 years of service to the United States Federal Government; and

 

WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of this special occasion by Alderman Marty Quinn; and

 

WHEREAS, Gail began her service on October 24,1967 and retired on January 31, 2018; and

 

WHEREAS, Gail began her service with the Selective Service at Chief Registrar. She later moved to the Department of Veterans' Affairs where she held several positions: File Clerk, Receptionist, Claims Adjuster, Adjudicator, Veterans Benefits Counselor, Jobs Outreach Coordinator in the Vocational Rehabilitation section, and finally VA Field Examiner; and

 

WHEREAS, May Gail's strong example of love and dedication to the Veteran Community serve as an inspiration to us all; now, therefore

 

BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and members of the Chicago City Council gathered here this twenty-eighth day of February, 2018, do hereby congratulate Gail Pike on her retirement and wish her many years of happiness; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Gail Pike.

Alderman, 13 Ward