OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY OF CHICAGO
RAHM EMANUEL
MAYOR
May 18,2011
TO THE HONORABLE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I transmit herewith a congratulatory resolution for the Junior ROTC cadets. Your favorable consideration of this resolution will be appreciated.
Very truly yours,
H resolution
adopud by Tlie Gity Gouncil
Gity of Ghicago, Illinois
presented by MAYOR RAHM EMANUEL_ on_MAY 18, 2011
BVBCIS , The Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (Junior ROTC) is a program sponsored by the United States Armed Services in high schools across the country to train students in the areas of leadership, character education and military sciences; and
WHEREAS, The focus of Junior ROTC is reflected in the program's mission statement, which is "To motivate young people to be better citizens"; and
WHEREAS, Chicago Public School students who participate in Junior ROTC learn the value of citizenship, service to the community and personal responsibility through a challenging educational curriculum, which is designed to prepare them for responsible leadership roles in their community, to instill in them self-discipline, self-esteem and a sense of accomplishment, and to foster in them an awareness ofJheirrights, responsibilities and privileges as American citizens; and
WHEREAS, Junior ROTC cadets who display initiative and excel in areas such as academics and leadership are awarded ribbons and medals and have the opportunity to ascend to higher ranks; and
WHEREAS, One of the greatest distinctions that a Junior ROTC cadet can achieve is to serve on the elite, citywide Junior ROTC City Corps Staff; and
WHEREAS, This year, based on their superior performance as cadets, high level of academic achievement, extracurricular activities and valuable contributions to their respective Junior ROTC units, schools and communities, thirty-four students from fourteen Chicago Public High Schools have either been awarded a place on the 2010-2011 Junior ROTC City Cor...
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