City Council October 3, 2012
WHEREAS, Daniel Pogorzelski is a native resident of Chicago, and a promoter of all things related to the "Windy City." He is currently the Executive Director of the Greater Avondale Chamber of Commerce, Vice President ofthe Northwest Chicago Historical Society and a honorary co-founder of Forgotten Chicago; and,
WHEREAS, Daniel Pogorzelski was one ofthe responsible parties for the content ofthe new historic kiosks at Six Corners in Portage Park, one ofthe first such historic projects in Chicago in decades; and,
WHEREAS, In 2008 Daniel Pogorzelski coauthored the book "Portage Park" and in 2012 he also coauthored the book "Bridgeport." Both books are part ofthe same series "Images of America"; and,
WHEREAS, Daniel Pogorzelski has served as chief organizer for Karma Jam, and serves as musical director for Farewell to Summer with Chopin; and,
WHEREAS, Daniel Pogorzelski cofounded Well-Slept Film Fest, an event whose goal is to provide a forum for Chicago Based FilmA/ideo Makers to screen their works in a constructive and productive environment. He also assisted with the CzescFest, an inclusive celebration of Polish roots and culture; and,
WHEREAS, Daniel Pogorzelski helped organize two marches in Chicago commemorating the death and first year anniversary of President Lech Kaczynski and his wife Maria along with 94 other passengers in Smolensk, Russia in 2010; and,
WHEREAS, Daniel Pogorzelski has volunteered his services as a tour guide to show prominent guests from Poland the valors and hidden jewels of Chicago; and,
WHEREAS, Daniel Pogorzelski is being recognized for his work and dedication on promoting Chicago to the Polish Community; and now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and members of the City Council of the City of Chciago gathers her this third day of October 2012 A.D., do hereby congratulate Daniel Pogorzelski on his dedication on promoting Chicago to the Polish Community; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a ...
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