OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY OF CHICAGO
RICHARD M. DALEY
MAYOR
May 4, 2011
TO THE HONORABLE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I transmit herewith a resolution regarding our departing friend and colleague, Alderman
Dixon.
Your favorable consideration of this resolution will be appreciated.
Very truly yours,
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Members of this Chamber are pleased to congratulate our friend and colleague, Alderman Sharon Denise Dixon, for her dedicated service to the people of the 24th Ward and the City of Chicago; and
WHEREAS, Growing up in the Lawndale neighborhood, Alderman Dixon, an exemplary student, graduated from Manley High School in just three years, and in 1985, she earned a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Illinois at Chicago; and
WHEREAS, Always industrious and self-sufficient, Alderman Dixon has worked in various jobs since the age of 13, beginning as a part-time CETA worker, and prior to being elected Alderman in 2007, worked for the Cook County Hospital, American Airlines, General Electric, Northwestern Hospital and the Ada S. McKinley social service agency; and
WHEREAS, As a tireless community activist, Alderman Dixon has given generously of her time, including starting and serving as the President ofthe 16th-18th Street Central Park Avenue Block Club, which organizes annual community events, food distribution for seniors, and provides school supplies for neighborhood children; and
WHEREAS, A valuable member of the City Council, Alderman Dixon has sponsored v numerous ordinances and initiatives for the safety and well-being of the residents of her Ward, and has served on the City Council Committees on Committees, Rules, and Ethics; Education and Child Development; Health; Housing and Real Estate; and Special Events and Cultural Affairs; and
WHEREAS, During her distinguished career, Alderman Dixon marshaled public and private resources to improve her Ward, and has been involved in numerous co...
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