City Council October 3, 2012
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Tom Z. Startek was born on November 3, 1961 in Poland. In 1986 after receiving a bachelor degree at the University School of Physical Education in Krakow (AWF) he moved to Chicago; and,
WHEREAS, In April 2000 he founded and is President of Star-Tech Glass, Inc., Tom has over twenty five years of experience in the commercial glass industry. His company's 21st century innovative approach utilizes high standards of quality and workmanship with an emphasis on energy efficiency; and,
WHEREAS, Tom Z. Startek is a longtime member and Vice President of External Local and National Affairs of the Polish American Chamber of Commerce in Chicago, where he focuses on enhancing trade relations between the US and Poland; and,
WHEREAS, Tom Z. Startek is a Polish-American businessman and philanthropist. He is one of the most generous philanthropists of the Polish-American community in Chicago; and,
WHEREAS, Tom Z. Startek has pursued a number of philanthropic endeavors towards various charitable organizations and projects; The Ethnic Theater Workshop Little Stars, Polish film Festival in America, Paderewski Symphony Orchestra, Gift from the Heart Foundation and the Quo Vadis Chicago 2012; and,
WHERAS, In April of 2012, Tom Z. Startek was a major sponsor of the cultural, business and educational exchange between Poland and the City Council in Chicago; and,
WHEREAS, Tom Z. Startek is being recognized for his work and dedication on promoting community involvement with in the Polish Culture; and now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and members of the City Council of the City of Chicago gathered here this third day of October 2012 A.D., do hereby congratulate Tom Z. Startek on his dedication to the Polish Culture; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and presented to Tom Z. Startek.
Ariel E. Reboyras Alderman, 3(T Ward
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