Record #: R2016-654   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 9/14/2016 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 9/14/2016
Title: Congratulations extended to William E. Gomolinski on receipt of Advocate Society's 2016 President's Award
Sponsors: Burke, Edward M.
Attachments: 1. R2016-654.pdf

RESOLUTION

 

 

 

WHEREAS, The Honorable William E. Gomolinski, a widely admired member of the judiciary, has been named the 2016 recipient of the President's Award bestowed by the Advocates Society; and

WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of this event by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and

WHEREAS, The Advocates Society is an association of Polish-American attorneys whose purpose is to promote the progress of law and the administration of justice, maintain the honor and dignity of the legal profession and foster interest in the Polish-American culture and heritage; and

WHEREAS, The Honorable William E. Gomolinksi began his tenure on the bench in 2007 and serves as an Associate Judge in the Law Division at the Daley Center; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his judicial career, the Honorable William E. Gomolinksi has won praise for his court management skills and temperament; and

WHEREAS, The Honorable William E. Gomolinski has presided over thousands of cases, including nearly one hundred trials and contested hearings; and

WHEREAS, Prior to becoming a Judge, the Honorable William E. Gomolinksi spent 21 years in private practice; and

WHEREAS, The hard work and dedication of the Honorable William E. Gomolinksi serve as an example to all; now, therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and the members of the Chicago City Council, assembled this fourteenth day of September, 2016, do hereby congratulate the Honorable William E. Gomolinksi on receiving this prestigious honor and do hereby extend our best wishes to him; and

 

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the Honorable William E. Gomolinski.