Committee on Finance City Council Meeting February 10, 2016 Alderman Brendan Reilly, 42nd Ward Resolution for Consent Calendar
WHEREAS, the Chicago Flower & Garden Show with roots dating back to 1847 returns to Chicago from March 12-20, 2016, to beautify the Festival Halls of Navy Pier and is the harbinger of spring after a long, cold Chicago winter; and,
WHEREAS, the Chicago Flower & Garden Show inspires, educates and motivates visitors of all ages and skill levels through a visual shopping trip of green ideas, and provides realistic and beautiful solutions for area yards, gardens, patios and balconies; and,
WHEREAS, the Chicago Flower & Garden Show supports tourism and provides inspirational, educational and motivational opportunities for all; and,
WHEREAS, the Chicago Flower & Garden Show showcases the best landscape designs and the latest products in sustainable and environmental-based products; and,
WHEREAS, CHICAGO IS, the Chicago Flower & Garden Show's theme in 2016, features 20-plus display gardens showcasing all that is Chicago - including its culture, cuisine, art, design, neighborhoods and community; and,
WHEREAS, the Chicago Flower & Garden Show supports the work of nonprofit sustainable charitable organizations and the success of state-based businesses in landscape, horticulture, environmental services and miscellaneous related industries; and,
WHEREAS, the Chicago Flower & Garden Show creates opportunity and incentive, reminding Chicagoans to strive for eco-conscious and sustainable alternatives in gardening; and,
WHEREAS, support of sustainable initiatives, such as those presented by the Chicago Flower & Garden Show, is essential for a successful local economy and a healthy environment; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and members of the City of Chicago City Council, assembled this 10th day of February, 2016 A.D., do hereby proclaim the week of March 12-20, 2016, as Chicago Flower & Garden Show Week, saluting the valuable con...
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