DECLARATION OF October 13, 2012 as "Connect 4, Promoting Community Togetherness" DAY IN CHICAGO
WHEREAS, on October 13, 2012, Quad Communities Development Corporation (QCDC) will host the Connect 4, Promoting Community Togetherness Business & Historic Trolley Tours in the greater Bronzeville Community; and
WHEREAS, QCDC, a 501© 3 community-based organization, was formed to plan, guide, support and monitor human infrastructure and community development activities that will create a sustainable, healthy, mixed-income neighborhood for the communities of North Kenwood, Oakland, parts of Douglas and Grand Boulevard; and
WHEREAS, Our vision is to connect the past, present and future by highlighting the historically significant and culturally rich communities of North Kenwood, Oakland, Douglas, and Grand Boulevard; and
WHEREAS, The name, Connect 4, is based on four vital components of a vibrant community: Community, Beautification, Business and Political Will. Participants will have the opportunity to explore the rich history ofthe aforementioned communities and discover the amazing small businesses that call Bronzeville home; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and members ofthe City Council in meeting assembled this 3rd Day of October 2012, do hereby proclaim Saturday, October 13, 2012 to be The Connect 4 Promoting Community Togetherness Day to formally introduce the history and culture of the area to all who participate; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be presented to Quad Communities Development Corporation.
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