Recognition of John Dumire
Whereas, John Dumire moved to the Edison Park community in 1982 with his wife Anita to start his family; and;
Whereas, John sent his daughter Stephanie to Ebinger Elementary school, where she graduated in 1997; and;
Whereas, John was then elected to the Ebinger Local School Council as a Community Representative, demonstrating his keen appreciation for education and his local school; and;
Whereas, John has worked closely with his fellow LSC members and the school administration to better the school for the faculty, students, and community; and;
Whereas, John served as the Open Meetings Act Officer for many of his years on the LSC, ensuring transparency in the Council's operations; and;
Whereas, After going above and beyond his responsibility to the school, John is preparing to leave Ebinger a more vibrant, flourishing, institution than it had been 8 years ago to enjoy his retirement; and;
Whereas, John's energy, dedication, and passion for the school will be missed, the work he has accomplished has truly strengthened the foundation of Ebinger;
Be it resolved, that we, the Mayor and members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, gathered here this 28th day of May, 2014, do hereby thank John Dumire for his 8 years of service on the Ebinger LSC and wish him well in his future endeavors; and;
Mary O'Connor Alderman, 41st Ward
Be it further resolved, that a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to John Dumire.