RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Tom Ricketts, the Executive Chairman of the Chicago Cubs, will serve as the keynote speaker at the annual Salvation Army Civic Luncheon on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 which will celebrate The Salvation Army's programs and services; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of this event by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, In 2009, Tom Ricketts led his family's acquisition of the team from the Tribune Company. When Tom and his family were introduced as the new owners of the Chicago Cubs, he outlined three goals for the organization: win the World Series; preserve and improve Wrigley Field for future generations; and to be good neighbors, giving back to the city and the team's North Side neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, Ricketts is also the co-founder and Chairman of Incapital LLC, an investment bank with underwriting and distribution expertise in a wide range of securities; and
WHEREAS, During the luncheon, Ernest and Theresa Sawyer will be presented with the 2018 William Booth Award, one of the highest awards bestowed annually by The Salvation Army; and
WHEREAS, The William Booth Award is given to the person(s) who best exemplify the spirit of The Salvation Army founder William Booth, by "putting others first."; and
WHEREAS, Ernest and Theresa Sawyer are being recognized for their enthusiastic work on behalf of The Salvation Army for more than a decade; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of all of those who support The Salvation Army serve as an example to all; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and the members of the Chicago City Council, assembled this eighteenth day of April, 2018, do hereby congratulate Tom Ricketts of his contributions on behalf of The Salvation Army; and
Alderman - 14th Ward
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Tom Ricketts.
