Office of the City Clerk - Record #: R2014-150

• Record #: R2014-150
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Adopted
• Intro date: 3/5/2014
• Final action: 3/5/2014
• Title: Congratulations extended to George Lemperis on retirement as president of West Central Assn.
• Sponsors: Fioretti, Bob

Date	Journal Page Number	Action By	Action	Result
3/5/2014	76348	City Council	Adopted	Pass
3/5/2014		City Council	Introduced (Agreed Calendar)

SALUTE TO GEORGE LEMPERIS

WHEREAS, George Lemperis, owner of the legendary Palace Grill and outstanding civic leader, is stepping down as the president of the West Central Association; and

WHEREAS, As its president, George Lemperis led the West Central Association through some of its most challenging years. During a period of tough economic times, he kept the association moving in a forward direction; and

WHEREAS, George Lemperis brought the association into the cyber age by launching the West Central Association's first website. He always faced each issue confronting the association with a smile on his face and a high degree of optimism.

WHEREAS, The Honorable Robert W. Fioretti, Alderman of the 2^nd Ward, has apprised this august body of the significant milestone reached by this remarkable business leader; now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED That we, the Mayor and members of the City of Chicago City Council, gathered together on this 5^th Day of March, 2014, do hereby salute George Lemperis for his tireless service to the West Central Association and extend our heartfelt best wishes for success in all he may endeavor to do in the future.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and presented to George Lemperis.