Office of the City Clerk - Record #: R2014-597

• Record #: R2014-597
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Adopted
• Intro date: 7/30/2014
• Final action: 7/30/2014
• Title: Recognition extended to Big Brother Mentor Program on 20th anniversary
• Sponsors: Lane, Lona

Date	Journal Page Number	Action By	Action	Result
7/30/2014	86617	City Council	Adopted	Pass
7/30/2014		City Council	Introduced (Agreed Calendar)

WHEREAS, On Saturday, July 12, 2014 the Big Brother Mentor Program celebrated the 20^th year anniversary with a Reunion Luncheon at the Garden Chalet, 11000 South Ridgeland Avenue, Worth, Illinois 60482

WHEREAS, The youth of our society are constantly facing social and academic challenges due to lack of exposure to positive leadership; and

WHEREAS, Media, celebrities, social surroundings and other mechanisms influence and encourage negative behavior and attitudes for our youths to lead successful lives; and

WHEREAS, The Monument of Faith Outreach Ministry founded the Big Brother Mentor Program in 1994 to provide mentorship to young men; and

WHEREAS, To empower our youth through guidance in spiritual, academic, mental and social strengths; and

WHEREAS, The program offers positive workshops, classes, field trips, and activities that inspire and prepare young men to be productive in their homes, schools, and communities; now, therefore,

WHEREAS, The Honorable Lona Lane, Alderman of the 18^th Ward, has apprised this august body of this auspicious occasion; now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, gathered here in assembly this thirtieth day of July, 2014 A.D., do hereby extend to the Big Brother Mentor Program our best and happiest wishes upon this occasion; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and presented to The Monument of Faith Outreach Ministry.

 

18^th Ward Alderman

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