Office of the City Clerk - Record #: R2021-921

• Record #: R2021-921
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Adopted
• Intro date: 7/21/2021
• Final action: 7/21/2021
• Title: Congratulations extended to John Tully on retirement as Commissioner of Streets and Sanitation
• Sponsors: Lightfoot, Lori E. , O'Shea, Matthew J., Hadden, Maria E. , Silverstein, Debra L., Tunney, Thomas, Sigcho-Lopez, Byron, Quinn, Marty, Sposato, Nicholas, Hopkins, Brian , Scott, Jr. Michael, Martin, Matthew J. , Thompson, Patrick D., Osterman, Harry, Ervin, Jason C., Curtis, Derrick G., King, Sophia D., Austin, Carrie M., Ramirez-Rosa, Carlos, Smith, Michele, La Spata, Daniel , Vasquez, Jr., Andre, Tabares, Silvana, Cappleman, James, Lopez, Raymond A., Dowell, Pat, Burke, Edward M., Nugent, Samantha , Reilly, Brendan, Harris, Michelle A., Brookins, Jr., Howard, Rodriguez, Michael D., Cardenas, George A., Sadlowski Garza, Susan, Sawyer, Roderick T., Reboyras, Ariel, Moore, David H., Gardiner, James M. , Hairston, Leslie A.

Date	Journal Page Number	Action By	Action	Result
7/21/2021		City Council	Rules Suspended - Immediate Consideration
7/21/2021	32655	City Council	Adopted	Pass

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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY OF CHICAGO
LORI E. LIGHTFOOT MAYOR

July 21,2021










TO THE HONORABLE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO


Ladies and Gentlemen:

I transmit herewith, together with Aldermen O'Shea. Hadden, Silverstein, Tunney, Sigcho Lopez, Quinn. Sposato, Hopkins, Scott, Martin, Thompson, Osterman. Ervin, Curtis, King, Austin, Ramirez Rosa, Smith, La Spata, Vasquez, Tabares, Cappleman, Lopez, Dowell, Burke, Nugent, Reilly, Harris, Brookins, Rodriguez, Cardenas, Garza, Sawyer, Reboyras, Moore, Gardiner and Hairston, a resolution congratulating John Tully, retiring Commissioner of Streets and Sanitation.

Your favorable consideration of this resolution will be appreciated.


Very truly yours.


RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Members of this Chamber are pleased to congratulate John Tully, Commissioner ofthe Department of Streets and Sanitation, on the occasion of his retirement after nearly 27 years of exemplary service with the City; and
WHEREAS, Born and raised in Chicago, Mr. Tully spent his early years in West Englewood and has lived in the Clearing neighborhood for over 50 years; and
WHEREAS, After graduating from St. Rita High School, Mr. Tully received a bachelor's degree in Political Science and Public Administration from Lewis University and a master's degree in Management of Public Service from DePaul University; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Tully started his career with Cook County before serving at the Chicago Transit Authority and the State of Illinois; and
WHEREAS, During his time with the Department of Streets and Sanitation, Mr. Tully adeptly moved through the ranks, holding the positions of Fiscal Administrator, General Superintendent of Administration forthe Bureau of Sanitation, Deputy Commissioner forthe Bureau of Sanitation, Managing Deputy Commissioner, and First Deputy Commissioner; and

WHEREAS, In 2018, after many years of distinguished service, Mr. Tully was appointed by Mayor Rahm Emanuel to his current position as Commissioner of ...