OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY OF CHICAGO
RAHM EMANUEL MAYOR
July 26, 2017
TO THE HONORABLE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I transmit herewith, together with Alderman Tunney, a congratulatory resol regarding Mary Slowik on the occasion of her retirement.
Your favorable consideration of this resolution will be appreciated.
Mayor
Very truly yours,
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, throughout the City of Chicago's history, some exemplary-public servants have contributed immeasurably to make our City a great place to work, live and visit; and
WHEREAS, one such public servant, Mary Slowik, has ably and humbly served the City of Chicago for a total of 34 years; and
WHEREAS, an adept project manager, event planner and administrator, Ms. Slowik worked in the Mayor's Office of Special Events and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, producing high-profile programs and events; and
WHEREAS, for 22 years, Mary Slowik has been the project manager for Taste of Chicago, the Nation's largest free admission food and music festival, which attracts millions of enthusiastic visitors, generates over $7 million in annual revenue, and has a yearly economic impact of $106 million; and
WHEREAS, in 2012, Mary led her team in a redesign of this iconic event to attract a new audience and reduce costs, resulting in a new, reinvigorated Taste of Chicago, which has received accolades as a premier culinary and cultural event; and
WHEREAS, Mary Slowik also oversaw the administrative functions of the Mayor's Office of Special Events for 10 years, overseeing human resources, and developing and implementing policies and managing the budgets for the Chicago Blues, Gospel, and Jazz Festivals, the Taste of Chicago and the Air and Water Show; and
WHEREAS, Mary also managed the Air and Water Show, the largest event of its kind in the Nation, in its first year, under the direction of the Mayor's Office of Special Events; and
WHEREAS, Mary Slowik has ...
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