CONGRATULATING INSOMNIA COOKIES
ON BEING AWARDED RETAIL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
WHEREAS, The Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce presents Annual Awards to recognize businesses that exemplify a strong business model and a commitment to supporting a vibrant Lincoln Park Community; and
WHEREAS, The Retail Business of the Year Award honors a local business for outstanding achievements in the retail sales field; and
WHEREAS, Open to retailers of any size, this award recognizes strong customer service, loyalty and reviews as well as a sound business model, steady or increased sales and support of Lincoln Park's reputation as a shopping destination; and
WHEREAS, The 2013-2014 Retail Business of the Year Award recipient is Insomnia Cookies; and
WHEREAS, Insomnia Cookies recently brought its successful cookie delivery model to the Lincoln Park community and has engaged the local community from the start; and
WHEREAS, Insomnia Cookies has donated thousands of cookies to local community groups and events; and
WHEREAS, Organizations in Lincoln Park and at DePaul University have benefitted from the cookie retailer's "Donation Days" one day fundraising blitzes for a specific cause; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable Michele Smith, Alderman of the 43rd Ward, has apprised this august body of the significant honor bestowed upon Insomnia Cookies; now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and members of the Chicago City Council, gathered here this twenty eighth day of May, 2014, do hereby congratulate Insomnia Cookies for being awarded Retail Business of the Year and extend our very best wishes for the company's continued success.
Michele Smith Alderman, 43r" Ward
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and presented to Insomnia Cookies.
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