Office of the City Clerk - Record #: R2019-331

• Record #: R2019-331
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Adopted
• Intro date: 5/29/2019
• Final action: 5/29/2019
• Title: Recognition of Polish American Women's Conference to be held June 2, 2019 and appreciation extended to Polish American women for contributions to Chicago
• Sponsors: Villegas, Gilbert

Date	Journal Page Number	Action By	Action	Result
5/29/2019		City Council	Introduced (Agreed Calendar)
5/29/2019	149	City Council

Chicago City Council May 29^th, 2019

RESOLUTION HONORING THE POLISH AMERICAN WOMEN'S CONFERENCE

WHEREAS, Chicago's history and culture have been deeply enriched and shaped by Polish American women for over 150 years, with their contributions making the City of Chicago a better place to live, work, and raise families,

WHEREAS, Polish women have been teachers, builders, entrepreneurs, and activists who have worked hard for their families and communities, as well as their own success,

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WHEREAS, In 2016, with the cooperation of Polish Women in Business, the Polish Consulate General in Chicago, and El Centro Northeastern Illinois University, the first ever Polish American Women's Conference was held, honoring women of Polish heritage who shared their perspectives on leadership, business, education, and civic participation,

WHEREAS, This year, on June 1^st, the fourth Polish American Women's Conference will be held at the Polish Museum of America to honor six extraordinary women leaders,

BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and members of the City Council of Chicago, gathered here this 29^th day of May, 2019, do hereby call public attention to the contributions of Polish American Women to Chicago, and celebrate the Polish American Women's Conference,

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the Polish American Women's Conference on June 1^st, 2019.

Gilbert Villegas Alderman, 36^th Ward

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