OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY OF CHICAGO
RAHM EMANUEL
MAYOR
July 25, 2018
TO THE HONORABLE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I transmit herewith, together with Aldermen Munoz, a resolution congratulating boxers at the Chicago Youth Boxing Club.
Your favorable consideration of this resolution will be appreciated.
Very truly yours,
Mayor
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Members of this Chamber are pleased to congratulate the Chicago Youth Boxing Club (CYBC) for its outstanding service to the youth of the Little Village/North Lawndale neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago Youth Boxing Club's mission is to give youth a constructive, healthy alternative to gang violence and drug activity, while helping them build the skills and determination to achieve a positive future for themselves and their community; and
WHEREAS, CYBC, a sports-based development program grounded in boxing and physical conditioning, helps kids achieve academic, professional and personal goals and build community awareness; and
WHEREAS, CYBC's mission is to provide kids with discipline and focus to succeed in their academic and. extra-curricular pursuits. CYBC also improves kids' health by increasing their knowledge of fitness and nutrition, and provides them with work readiness training and leadership skills that will increase their employment prospects and earning potential; and
WHEREAS, The core values of discipline, unity, education, health, service and leadership are celebrated and emphasized every day at CYBC; and
WHEREAS, Three of the most outstanding students in the CYBC program are Felix Gonzales, Jr., George Perez and Omar Perez; and
WHEREAS, Felix Gonzales, Jr. is one of the best boxers in Illinois and has been invited to train in Colorado Springs, Colorado for the 2020 Olympic boxing team. Among his many accomplishments, Mr. Gonzales won the 2013, 2016 and 2017 Silver Gloves national championships. From 2011 to 2016 he was the Illinois State Champion...
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