RESOLUTION FOR JAMES GHESS
WHEREAS, Mr. James Ghess will retire from the Office of the City Treasurer after twenty-four years of service in July 2018. Mr. Ghess is known for being a caring and dedicated worker, truly setting an example of what it means to be a civil servant; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of this occasion by the Honorable Margaret Laurino, Alderman ofthe 39th Ward; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ghess is a native of the south side of Chicago, husband to his loving wife, Linda, father to five children and grandfather of thirteen; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ghess began his career in the Office of the City Treasurer in 1994 as a Staff Assistant; and
WHEREAS, As a Staff Assistant, James admirably performed his duties, including assisting the City Treasurer Accounting Division with the day-to-day operations related to cash reconciliations and uploads; handling staff copies and maintaining records; collecting, reconciling, and maintaining inventory; completing transmittal records; and preparing a wide range of documents to ensure the office's smooth operation; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ghess as a hardworking professional, a dedicated public servant, and a thoughtful co-worker; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and Members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, assembled this twenty-fifth day of Jul, 2018, do hereby extend our heartfelt thanks to Mr. James Ghess for his many years of service to the City and wish him all the best in his future endeavors; and
MARGARET LAURINO Alderman, 39th Ward
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution are presented to Mr. James Ghess as a sign of our honor, gratitude, and respect.
