Record #: R2022-804   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 7/20/2022 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 7/20/2022
Title: Recognition of Bruce Goldstein for service to 26th Ward community
Sponsors: Maldonado, Roberto
Attachments: 1. R2022-804.pdf

RESOLUTION

 

 

WHEREAS, Bruce Goldstein is a retired Chicago Park District Supervisor whose years of dedicated service providing sports programs and developing future recreational leaders has contributed greatly to the fabric ofthe 26th Ward community; and

WHEREAS, Bruce Goldstein was recently honored by park patrons at a special luncheon recognizing his lifetime of achievements; and

WHEREAS, Bruce Goldstein admirably served from 1978 to 1984 as the Playground Supervisor of Mozart Park, 2036 North Avers Avenue hosting annual variety shows and mentoring young people by helping shape their lives through positive recreational activities; and

WHEREAS, Under the leadership of Bruce Goldstein, the floor hockey, junior boys' basketball, and junior boys flag football teams earned the titles of area and citywide champions; and

 

WHEREAS, Throughout his long and illustrious career, Bruce Goldstein also was the Supervisor for Pulaski Park where he organized community events and as the Supervisor for Lake Shore Park organized adult softball and worked the Air and Water Show; and

 

WHEREAS, Since 2004, Bruce Goldstein has continued his community involvement as a substitute teacher at Nixon Elementary School where he has taught pre-kindergarten through 6th grade students as well as gym, art, music, and health classes; now, therefore

 

BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor, and the members ofthe Chicago City Council, assembled this 20th day of July 2022, do hereby commend, and offer our sincere gratitude and heartfelt appreciation to Bruce Goldstein for a lifetime of achievement and valued service to his community; and

Roberto Maldonado Alderman - 26th Ward

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Bruce Goldstein.