RESOLUTION HONORING CORLIS GARRETT ON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT
WHEREAS, Percy Julian High School is losing one of its finest educators, Corlis Garrett, who has, for the last 8 years of her career, been a mentor to the students; and
WHEREAS, Corlis Garrett has served the Chicago Public School System with distinction for thirty five years and retired on June 15, 2012 to explore other challenges; and
WHEREAS, This honorable body has been informed of this special occasion by the esteemed Alderman of the 34th Ward, Carrie M. Austin; and
WHEREAS, Corlis Garrett has a long and highly productive association with the Chicago Public School system. During her long and successful academic tenure, Corlis Garrett served in many capacities including being a Special Education Teacher, Co-department Chairperson, and assisted with the National Honor Society for many years; and
WHEREAS, The leaders of this great city are cognizant of our debt to those in whom are entrusted with our most important resource; our youth; now therefore,
Be It Resolved, That we, the Mayor and members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, gathered here this twelfth day of September 2012, A.D., do herby express our gratitude to Corlis Garrett, as she retires following thirty-five years of outstanding service to the teaching profession, and offer our most sincere wishes for her continued fulfillment in whatever endeavors she chooses to pursue in the future.
Be It Further Resolved, That a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and presented to Corlis Garrett.
CARRIE M. AUSTIN Alderman - 34th Ward