Office of the City Clerk - Record #: R2014-860

• Record #: R2014-860
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Adopted
• Intro date: 11/19/2014
• Final action: 11/19/2014
• Title: Congratulations extended to Decalogue Society of Lawyers on 80th anniversary
• Sponsors: Fioretti, Bob

Date	Journal Page Number	Action By	Action	Result
11/19/2014	98921	City Council	Adopted	Pass
11/19/2014		City Council	Introduced (Agreed Calendar)

SALUTE TO THE 80^th ANNIVERSARY OF THE DECALOGUE SOCIETY

WHEREAS, In 1934, the Decalogue Society of Lawyers, the oldest Jewish bar association in the United States, was founded to combat anti-Semitism as well as all forms of discrimination and intolerance; and

WHEREAS, The Decalogue Society of Lawyers protects the rights and privileges of all people. It guards against public and private practices which promulgate racial or religious hatred and intolerance toward minorities; and

WHEREAS, For eight decades, the Decalogue Society has promoted the dignity and honor of the legal profession. Its members participate in social action, render useful community service and are active in movements for public and social welfare; and

WHEREAS, The Honorable Robert W. Fioretti, Alderman of the 2^nd Ward, has apprised this august body of the significant milestone achieved by this notable legal organization; now therefore

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BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and members of the City of Chicago City Council, assembled here this 19^th day of November, 2014 AD, salute the Decalogue Society on the

occasion of their 80^th Anniversary and extend our heartfelt wishes for continuing success in their

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pursuit ot legal and social justice. '•

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and presented to the Decalogue Society.