Resolution for the Lester and Rosalie Anixter Center's 7th Annual Benefit for Ability
WHEREAS, The Lester and Rosalie Anixter Center is hosting the 7"' Annual Benefit for Ability on Thursday, May 3, 2018, at Stage 18 Chicago, located on 2558 W. 16th Street; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of this significant occasion by the Honorable Jason Ervin, Alderman of the 28th Ward; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1919, the Anixter Center is approaching its 100th year of service to the community. The Anixter Center helps people who have disabilities to participate fully and equally in society; and
WHEREAS, The 7th Annual Benefit for Ability is themed "Sharing Strengths, Building Partnerships" and will honor Alex Pissios, President and CEO of Cinespace Chicago Film Studios; and
WHEREAS, The benefit will feature Chicago's most talented young filmmakers and their interpretations of strength, community and partnerships; and
WHEREAS, The benefit is intended to raise money for the Anixter Center's thirty programs and services that include community support, educational services, employment training and job placement, housing services, and behavioral care; and
WHEREAS, The incredible efforts of the Anixter Center have not gone unnoticed and are a proud cornerstone of the City of Chicago; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and the members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, gathered here on the twenty eighth day of February 2018, do hereby extend our heartiest congratulations and support to the Anixter Center and wish them every success in any and all of their future endeavors.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and presented to the Anixter Center.
