RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Strides for Peace is hosting the Race for Against Gun Violence on the evening of Saturday, June 11, 2022 from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Arvey Field in Grant Park; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed body has been informed of this occasion by the Honorable Ariel Reboyras, Alderman of the 30th Ward; and
WHEREAS, Strides for Peace envisions a Chicago where all can live and thrive, free from the fear of gun violence; and
WHEREAS, Strides for Peace's mission is to increase the collective impact of community organizations working to end gun violence, save lives and build a stronger Chicago.
WHEREAS, Strides for Peace believes that everyone has a stake in ending gun violence and that communities have solutions and centers its work around harnessing the power of community organizations and providing new pathways for people who care to get involved; and
WHEREAS, The Race Against Gun Violence was launched by Strides for Peace in 2014 to bring the community together to show the world that Chicago can come together to solve the problem of gun violence and save lives; and
WHEREAS, Tlie race is a rallying point to raise funds for and awareness about community organizations working on the frontlines of gun violence in Chicago; and
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and Members ofthe City Council ofthe City of Chicago, gathered here this April 27, 2022, do hereby extend our recognition for the Race Against Gun Violence hosted by Strides for Peace.
ARIEL REBOYRAS Alderman, 30th Ward
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Tliat a suitable copy ofthis resolution be prepared and presented to Strides for Peace.