SALUTING THE 100 CLUB OF CHICAGO
WHEREAS, The 100 Club of Chicago is a premiere non-profit organization comprised of the Chicago area's leading citizens, families and companies who are members by virtue of their generous financial participation that supports its work; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1966, the 100 Club's singular purpose is to provide for surviving spouses and dependents of law enforcement officers, firefighters and paramedics who lose their lives in the line of duty, including all federal, state, county and local officers, firefighters and paramedics stationed in Cook County; and
WHEREAS, Within 24 hours following the loss of life in the line of duty, the 100 Club of Chicago presents an initial check for $15,000 to cover the family's immediate financial needs. A second meeting is held with the family after a period of time has elapsed so that the Club can present an additional check to cover a portion of the family's debt; and
WHEREAS, Since its inception, the 100 Club of Chicago has served 242 families with over $8.3 million, of which $3.8 million was devoted to educational assistance for the dependents. The Educational Assistance Program ofthe 100 Club provides financial assistance for dependents for their undergraduate, vocational education and graduate studies. Currently, there are 22 dependents receiving assistance from the program and there are an additional 47 children who will be eligible for assistance as they reach college age; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable James A. Balcer, Alderman of the 11th Ward, has apprised this august body of the praiseworthy work of this noteworthy organization; now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED That we, the Mayor and members ofthe City of Chicago City Council, gathered together this 8th Day of June, 2011 AD, do hereby salute the remarkable work ofthe 100 Club of Chicago and express our sincere and heartfelt gratitude for such a significant and exemplary charatible endeavor.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That a suitable copy of this reso...
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