Record #: R2022-965   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 9/21/2022 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 9/21/2022
Title: Gratitude extended to Alderman Michele Smith for dedicated service to residents of 43rd Ward
Sponsors: Lightfoot, Lori E. , Burnett, Jr., Walter, Cappleman, James, O'Shea, Matthew J., Ramirez-Rosa, Carlos, Rodriguez, Michael D., Villegas, Gilbert, Napolitano, Anthony V., Mitts, Emma, Ervin, Jason C., Brookins, Jr., Howard, Dowell, Pat, Hadden, Maria E. , Tunney, Thomas, Silverstein, Debra L., Sadlowski Garza, Susan, King, Sophia D., Vasquez, Jr., Andre, Reilly, Brendan, Gardiner, James M. , Lee, Nicole T. , Martin, Matthew J.
Attachments: 1. R2022-965.pdf
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY OF CHICAGO
LORI E. LIGHTFOOT
MAYOR
September 21, 2022










TO THE HONORABLE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO


Ladies and Gentlemen:

I transmit herewith, together with Aldermen O'Shea, Cappleman, Ramirez-Rosa, Rodriguez, Burnett, Villegas, Napolitano, Mitts, Ervin, Brookins, Dowell, Tunney, Hadden. Silverstein, Sadlowski-Garza, King, Vasquez, Reilly, Gardiner. Lee and Martin, a resolution honoring Michele Smith for her services as alderman of the 43rd Ward.

Your favorable consideration of this resolution will be appreciated.


Very truly yours,

Mayor
RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, In recognition of her leadership and appreciation of her tireless work improving the lives of the residents of the 43rd Ward and all Chicagoans through zealous advocacy as a member of the City Council, the Members of this Chamber are pleased to congratulate Alderman Michele Smith, on the occasion of her retirement from the Council on August 12, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Upon her graduation from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 1976, Alderman Smith moved to Chicago to begin law school at the University of Chicago Law School; and
WHEREAS, Upon her graduation from the University of Chicago Law School in 1979, Alderman Smith spent two years clerking for Judge William J. Bauer of the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit; and

WHEREAS, Alderman Smith began her legal career in Chicago in the United States Attorney's Office, prosecuting over 400 narcotics, white-collar criminal, and political corruption cases; and

WHEREAS, Alderman Smith spent the next 16 years at Navistar International Corporation, becoming General Counsel for a $2.5 Billion subsidiary, the Engine Group; and

WHEREAS, Alderman Smith has lived for over 40 years in the 43rd Ward, raising her daughter there, and being active in the community; and
WHEREAS, Initially elected in 2011 as alderman of the 43rd Ward, Alderman Smith was re-elected by her constituents for additional ...

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