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Record #: R2015-993   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 12/9/2015 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 12/9/2015
Title: Congratulations extended to George Migala on retirement from Chicago Plan Commission
Sponsors: Laurino, Margaret
Attachments: 1. R2015-993.pdf

Retirement Resolution

WHEREAS, Congratulations to George Migala on his retirement from the Chicago Plan Commission, and

WHEREAS, The City Council has been informed of this occasion by the Honorable Margaret Laurino, Alderman of the 39th Ward; and

WHEREAS, The Chicago Plan Commission, established in 1909, is responsible for the review of proposals that involve Planned Developments, the Lakefront Protection Ordinance, Planned Manufacturing Districts, Industrial Corridors and Tax Increment Financing Districts; and

WHEREAS, George, Vice President and General Manager of Migala Communications Corporation since 1979, was appointed to the Commission in 1990 with an abundance of skills including Public Policy, Government Policy, Legal Writing, Policy Analysis, and Leadership Development; and

WHEREAS, George served as President of the Board of Local Improvements and a member of the Chicago Plan Commission since 1990. His time on the Commission and dedication to its important work will serve as an example of excellence for future members; and

WHEREAS, during his tenure on the Chicago Plan Commission many important city plans, public and private projects came before the Commission such as the Central Area Plan, Millennium Park, Navy Pier redevelopment and Lakeshore East; and

Be It Resolved, That we, the Mayor and members of the City Council of the City of Chicago gathered here this ninth day of December, 2015, do hereby express our gratitude for the leadership of George Migala in contributing his time to the Chicago Plan Commission, and we honor him for a job well done, and an earned retirement; and

MARGARET LAURINO Alderman, 39th Ward

Be It Further Resolved, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to George Migala as a token of our appreciation for his service