Record #: R2013-836   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 9/11/2013 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 9/11/2013
Title: Congratulations extended to Southwest Chicago PADS on 20th anniversary
Sponsors: Lane, Lona
Attachments: 1. R2013-836.pdf
WHEREAS, Southwest Chicago Public Action to Deliver Shelter also known as Southwest Chicago PADS was established in June 1993 to serve homeless persons who congregated in Marquette Park, Gage Park, and Chicago Lawn areas of Chicago; and
 
WHEREAS, The Chicago City council has been informed of this by 18th Ward Alderman Lona Lane; and
 
WHEREAS, Over five thousand individuals in Chicago face homelessness or some housing crisis on a daily basis; and
 
WHEREAS, Southwest Chicago PADS provides emergency housing, food, clothing, support and referrals for additional assistance to persons who are homeless; and
 
WHEREAS, By calling attention to the importance of high quality supportive services for all homeless individuals and families in Chicago, Southwest Chicago PADS aims to improve the quality and availability of such services; and
 
WHEREAS, The City of Chicago, IL works with numerous organizations, constituents, and communities to bring forth the promise of hope that is envisioned by the Chicago Plan 2.0 to end homelessness currently celebrating it's one year anniversary; and
 
WHEREAS, Seeing the need to appreciate and recognize the longevity of work done by Southwest Chicago PADS; now, therefore,
 
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and members ofthe City Council ofthe City of Chicago, gathered here in assembly this eleventh day of September, 2013 A.D do hereby extend greetings and best wishes to all observing October 13, 2013 as the day to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Southwest Chicago PADS.
 
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Southwest Chicago PADS.
 
Lona Lane 18th Ward Alderman
 
 
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