Record #: R2023-136   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 1/18/2023 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 1/18/2023
Title: Congratulations extended to DePaul University on 125 years of partnership
Sponsors: Lightfoot, Lori E. , Burke, Edward M., Ramirez-Rosa, Carlos, Ervin, Jason C., Waguespack, Scott, Sposato, Nicholas, Villegas, Gilbert, Gardiner, James M. , Mitts, Emma, Abarca, Anabel , Brookins, Jr., Howard, Osterman, Harry, Rodriguez, Michael D., Vasquez, Jr., Andre, Hadden, Maria E. , Sadlowski Garza, Susan, Coleman, Stephanie D. , Dowell, Pat, O'Shea, Matthew J., Martin, Matthew J.
Attachments: 1. R2023-136.pdf
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY OF CHICAGO
LORI E. LIGHTFOOT MAYOR
January 18, 2023










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


Ladies and Gentlemen:

I transmit herewith, together with Aldermen Burke, Ramirez-Rosa, Ervin, Waguespack, Sposato, Villegas, Gardiner, Mitts, Abarca, Brookins, Osterman, Rodriguez, Vasquez, Hadden, Sadlowski Garza, Coleman, Dowell, O'Shea and Martin, a resolution honoring 125 years ot" partnership with DePaul University.

Your favorable consideration ofthis resolution will be appreciated.


Very truly yours,
RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, DePaul University was founded on Chicago's North Side by the Congregation ofthe Mission, known as the Vincentians, in 1898; and
WHEREAS, St. Vincent de Paul's devotion to serving the underserved and supporting the dignity of all people has inspired and informed DePaul University's distinctive culture and passion for service-centered education since the first day of its founding; and
WHEREAS, DePaul is deeply connected to Chicago through its dedication to community service and a real-life experiential education philosophy that considers this culturally diverse and vibrant City as an extension of the classroom; and

WHEREAS, Committed to active partnership with many organizations in the Chicago area to address critical needs, in 2015, DePaul and Rush co-founded the Center for Community Health Equity to improve community health outcomes and contribute to the elimination of health inequities in Chicago; and

WHEREAS, DePaul has always been dedicated to making education accessible to all, regardless of race, religion, economic status or national origin, focused especially on the underserved and under-represented communities, with 47 percent of 2021's first-year class being students of color, one third being first-generation college students, 32 percent being eligible for low-income Pell Grants, and 97 percent receiving some form of aid; and

WHEREAS, DePaul University's strong connection to this grea...

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