Record #: R2019-216   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 4/10/2019 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 4/10/2019
Title: Welcome extended to Dr. Lenora Peterson-Maclin, Ambassador of Corporation for National Volunteer Community Service, on visit to Chicago
Sponsors: Austin, Carrie M.
Attachments: 1. R2019-216.pdf
COMMEMORATING THE VISIT OF AMBASSADOR DR. LENORA PETERSON-MACLIN TO CHICAGO

WHEREAS, Dr. Lenora Peterson-Maclin, PhD., the official CNAC Certified Ambassador for the Corporation for National Volunteer Community Service (CNCS) of People Choice Awards, will be gracing Chicago with her presence for an award service on April 5, 2019, to honor great scholars for the work they have accomplished for Chicago and the State of Illinois; and
WHEREAS, The members of the Chicago City Council have been informed of this significant event by the Honorable Carrie M. Austin, Alderman of the 34th Ward and Chairman of the Committee on Budget and Government Operations; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Peterson-Maclin is a Licensed Minister, Senior Pastor, and Founder at Women of God Forever Ministries and the Vision in You Outreach Foundation; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Peterson-Maclin is the Chief Executive Director of The Global of International Alliance online Honorary Advocate Leadership, a program of the CNCS; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Peterson-Maclin obtained her Doctorate in Philosophy and Theology studies on April 19, 2013 from Luther Rice College and Seminary in Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Peterson-Maclin has a long history of ministering to many people, including: serving under Dr. Juanita Bynum and Bishop Thomas Week Ministries for six years; the Social Media Network Evangelist Counseling; and, The Circle of Saints of God Ministries Network of the World; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Peterson-Maclin has dedicated her life to supporting volunteerism, being a volunteer herself with multiple organizations, including: Public Relations for Global Empowerment Movement (GEM), a United States non-profit, humanitarian organization and a federal 501© (3) corporation dedicated to empowering women and youths, transforming and restoring those who have been abused, administering empowerment initiatives that rebuild lives and communities; addressing African immigrant victimization issues, human trafficking issues, providing support for fa...

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