OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY OF CHICAGO
RAHM EMANUEL
MAYOR
July 24, 2013
TO THE HONORABLE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have appointed Barbara T. Bowman as a member of the Chicago Public Library Board for a term effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2014, to complete the unexpired term of Julia Zhu, who has resigned.
Your favorable consideration of this appointment will be appreciated.
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Mayor
Very truly yours,
CHICAGO, September 11, 2013
To the President and Members of the City Council:
Your Committee on the Budget and Government Operations, having had under consideration a communication and Report concerning the appointment of Barbara T. Bowman as a member of the Chicago Public Library Board for a term expiring June 30, 2014; having had the same under advisement, begs leave to report and recommend that Your Honorable Body Approve the appointment.
This recommendation was concurred in by a viva voce vote of the members of the committee.
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