RESOLUTION FOR ADAM LIZAKOWSKI
WHEREAS, Adam Lizakowski, poet and teacher, completed publication on his most recent book, "40 Listow Poetyckich" in May of 2014; and
WHEREAS, The City Council has been informed of this occasion by the Honorable Rey Colon, Alderman ofthe 35th Ward; and
WHEREAS, living in the United States since 1982, Lizakowski has been contributing to the written word for over thirty years, penning works of thoughtful poetry, reaching many different audiences with his work translated into over half a dozen languages; and
WHEREAS, in 1990, Lizakowski was awarded the Marek Hlasko Prize for Poetry and the Knight's Cross ofthe Order of Merit by the President ofthe Republic of Poland in 2012, along with many other accolades received in his career; and
WHEREAS, Lizakowski's book, "Chicago, City of Belief was chosen as Book of the Year by the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Polish Division, in 2008; and
WHEREAS, along with the success he enjoys as an celebrated author, Lizakowski gives back to his community as the director ofthe Polish Arts and Poetry Association in Chicago, and is a mentor and teacher to many; and
WHEREAS, Lizakowski is an important figure in the Polish community of Chicago, furthering cultural understanding between two places with deep and meaningful ties; now there,
BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the Mayor and members ofthe City Council of the City of Chicago, gathered here this twenty-eighth day of May, 2014, do extend our congratulations to Adam Lizakowski on his recent publication and wish him the best in his future literary endeavors; and
ReyToTon Alderman, 35th Ward
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of the proclamation be presented to Adam Lizakowski. >