CONGRA TULA TIONS EXTENDED TO GERALD PISTONE ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT
WHEREAS, Gerald Pistone has retired from his position as Playground Supervisor with the Chicago Park District; and
WHEREAS, The City Council has been informed of this occasion by the Honorable Alderman Margaret Laurino, 39th Ward, and the Honorable Alderman Carlos Ramirez Rosa, 35th Ward; and
WHEREAS, Jerry, respectfully known by all, began his career with the Chicago Park District in 1972 as a Recreation Leader at Sauganash Park and was promoted to Playground Supervisor at Jenson Park on the City's great Northwest Side, where he stayed until his retirement in December of 2016; and
WHEREAS, Jerry proudly dedicated over forty years of service to the city, touching the lives of thousands of children and families. His success with the Chicago Park District can be attributed to his ability to communicate and develop relationships with community leaders, elected officials, and most importantly, the children and families who use and enjoy the park; and
WHEREAS, The leaders of this great City of Chicago are cognizant of the great debt owed to Jerry Pistone on his many years of service with the Chicago Park District; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved, That we, the Mayor and members of the City of Chicago City Council, gathered here this twenty-second day of February, 2017 do hereby express our gratitude and heartiest congratulations to Gerald Pistone as he retires and we extend to this fine citizen our very best wishes for continuing success and fulfillment; and
Be It Further Resolved, That a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and presented to Gerald Pistone.
