Office of the City Clerk - Record #: R2016-619

• Record #: R2016-619
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Adopted
• Intro date: 9/14/2016
• Final action: 9/14/2016
• Title: Congratulations extended to Charles M. Carter, Sr. on 80th birthday
• Sponsors: Austin, Carrie M.

Date	Journal Page Number	Action By	Action	Result
9/14/2016		City Council	Introduced (Agreed Calendar)
9/14/2016	32379	City Council	Adopted	Pass

RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING CHARLES M. CARTER, SR.

WHEREAS, Mr. Charles M. Carter, Sr. is celebrating his 80th birthday. He is truly a testament of time, having experienced some of the most memorable periods in American history; and

WHEREAS, The Honorable Carrie Austin, Alderman of the 34th Ward, has apprised the members of the chamber of this remarkable man's auspicious milestone; and

WHEREAS, Charles Carter, Sr. was born on September 18, 1936; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Carter has been a successful businessman in the 34^th Ward since 1969;

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WHEREAS, Mr. Carter was a pioneer. When he moved his family to 112^th and Peoria, they were only the second family to move into the community; and

WHEREAS, Charles Carter is a long-time member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Carter is a 33^rd degree Mason and a member of the local lodge; and

WHEREAS, He has been very involved in Boy Scouts of America. Three sons and a grandson were Eagle Scouts; now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and members of the City of Chicago City Council, gathered together this 14th Day of September, 2016, do hereby congratulate Mr. Charles M. Carter, Sr. on his 80th birthday and extend our very best wishes for many more birthdays to come.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and presented to Mr. Charles M. Carter, Sr.

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CARRIE AUSTIN Alderman, 34^th Ward