Record #: R2022-942   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 9/21/2022 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 9/21/2022
Title: Recognition of Paul M. Lisnek and declaration of June 19, 2023 as "Paul Lisnek Day" in Chicago
Sponsors: Cappleman, James
Attachments: 1. R2022-942.pdf

JAMES CAPPLEMAN Alderman, 46th Ward
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Paul Lisnek Day in the City of Chicago
WHEREAS, Paul M. Lisnek, J.D., Ph.D. has dedicated his life and career to educating others, giving back to his community and passionate interests, and encouraging others to do the same; and,
WHEREAS, he believes that, fundamentally, when we receive gifts and achieve success from our education and professional pursuits, that each of us should make a considerable effort during our lives to create a better community, state and nation for all; and,
WHEREAS, Dr. Paul M. Lisnek believes in making a difference by giving back and helping others to follow in the footsteps of success and he models that life philosophy every day in a variety of ways and through a multitude of means; and,
WHEREAS, Paul grew up in Skokie, IL and after completing his education at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, has lived and worked in the City of Chicago for his entire adult life, with no plans to ever leave this city he calls home; and,
WHEREAS, acknowledging that his significant success is owed to his educational background and related interests, Paul has long dedicated and prioritized his time and financial resources to make a difference for others in those very areas; and,
WHEREAS, he demonstrated early signs of his leadership ability by serving a President of the Student Body at Niles North High School in Skokie, IL, which is something never achieved by any student; and,
WHEREAS, Paul served as the student representative to the Parent-Teacher-Student Association, including serving as Chairperson ofthe Critical Ways and Means Committee, and was honored with Paul Lisnek Day at the school prior to his graduation; and,
WHEREAS, he was voted Most Likely to Succeed and Friendliest Male, and delivered the keynote address at his class graduation in 1976, and was later invited back by the princ...

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