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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY OF CHICAGO
RAHM EMANUEL
MAYOR
May 6, 2015
TO THE HONORABLE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I transmit herewith a congratulatory resolution regarding our departing colleague Alderman Mary E. O'Connor.
Your favorable consideration of this resolution will be appreciated.
Mayor
Very truly yours,
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PrrfU.j MAYOR RAHM EMANUEL ^ ; i r MAY 6, 2dl5 j
<\^PJl6fGttS The Members of this Chamber are proud to eongfatuldte our friend and colleague. Alderman Mary O'Connor, on her four years of dedicated and outstanding. \ service to the people of the 4f Ward and the City of Chicago; and .
• ' . WHEREAS, Born in Chicago in 1959, Alderman O'Connor grew up in the 41st Ward. After graduating from Resurrection High School, she earned her bachelor of science degree in business, with an emphasis on nutrition, from Eastern Illinois University. A gifted entrepreneur, Alderman O'Connor is the proud owner of two small businesses, Unforgettable Edibles and O'Connor's Market and Deli, located in Chicago's Edison Park neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, In 2002, Alderman O'Connor was elected president of the Edison Park Chamber of Commerce, where she served for six terms. Under her guiding hand, Edison Park's main business district flourished and is now one the most successful business districts on Chicago's Northwest Side; and
WHEREAS, Since 2008, Alderman O'Connor has served as 41s1 Ward Committeeman of the Cook County Democratic Party; and
WHEREAS, First elected to the Chicago City Council in 2011, Alderman O'Connor was the first female alderman to represent the 41st Ward. The largest geographic ward in Chicago, the 41s* Ward is home to the suburban-like neighborhoods of Norwood Park, Oriole Park, Edison Park, Wildwood and Edgebrook, as well as Chicago O'Hqre International Airport; and
WHEREAS, Convinced that better jobs lead to stronger neighborhoods and are
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