HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 16-21 04/20/2021 Arlene A JuracekARLENE A. JURACEK
TO THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
WHEREAS, ARLENE A. JURACEK, has been a resident of the Village of Mount
Prospect for the past 44 years, moving here in 1977 with her husband Edward and
children Robert, Andrea and Grant; and
WHEREAS, ARLENE A. JURACEK has been an active, responsible, considerate
and thoughtful mother, neighbor, volunteer, businesswoman, and citizen
throughout her many years in the Village; and
WHEREAS, ARLENE A. JURACEK graduated from the Illinois Institute of
Technology with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanics, Mechanical and Aerospace
Engineering and later earned a Master of Management from Northwestern
University; and
WHEREAS, a respected business leader, ARLENE A. JURACEK defied
professional stereotypes to become a successful and esteemed engineer and
executive whose career spanned 34 years, attaining the position of Vice President
of Energy Acquisitions for Exelon Corporation and its ComEd subsidiary, and
upon her retirement, left a legacy of numerous accomplishments and
achievements; and,
WHEREAS, forever passionate about service to others ARLENE A. JURACEK
has supported a number of community-based organizations including the Mount
Prospect Historical Society, the Jane Addams Hull House Association, United Way
of Metropolitan Chicago, Mount Prospect Garden Club and the Mount Prospect
Interfaith Council to name just a few; and
WHEREAS, ARLENE A. JURACEK has been intimately involved in the
thoughtful development of the Village of Mount Prospect for 28 years, beginning in
1993 with her appointment to the Transportation Safety Commission until 1997
when she joined the Zoning Board of Appeals, was appointed chairperson in 1999
and when the ZBA merged with the Plan Commission to form the Planning and
Zoning Commission in 2001 became Chairperson until her election to the Village
Board of Trustees in 2 00 7; and;
WHEREAS, in 2 00 7, ARLENE A. JURACEK ran a successful campaign for the
office of Village Trustee and was resoundingly re-elected to office in 2011; and
WHEREAS, in 2013 ARLENE A. JURACEK was duly elected Mayor of the
Village of Mount Prospect and in 2017 was elected to her second and what is her
final term as Mayor of the Village of Mount Prospect; and
WHEREAS, with unwavering and abiding support for Mount Prospect businesses,
ARLENE A. JURACK promoted and celebrated grand openings, re -openings,
anniversaries and ground breaking ceremonies by hosting ribbon -cutting
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and Aspen Trails Park, along with the construction of a supplemental pump station
at Levee 37; collectively reducing the threat of flooding for hundreds of nearby
homes; and,
WHEREAS, Arlene A. Juracek unselfishly gave of her time and talent to ensure
the Village was well -represented at the regional and state levels; she represented
Mount Prospect in numerous ways that allowed for local concerns to be heard, to
learn from our peers, and to influence important decision -makers by serving as:
O'Hare Noise Compatibility Commission Chair 2015-2019, having
represented the village since 2 00 7, and receiving the 2019 Walt Gillfallan
Award, a national recognition given by the UC -Davis Air Quality Research
Center for exemplary achievements and contributions to noise abatement
and sustainability in aviation; and
Northwest Suburban Municipal Joint Action Water Agency, Board
Member 2008-2021 and Board Chair 2019-2021; and
Northwest Municipal Conference President 2018-2019; service as co-chair
of the Bicycle & Pedestrian and Legislative Committees; and member of the
Executive Committee; partner with the Illinois Municipal League to achieve
public safety pension investment consolidation, testimony before state
legislative committees; and
Metropolitan Mayors Caucus Executive Board member, Housing and
Community Development Committee Co -Chair, and the Regional Covid-19
Task Force member; and
WHEREAS, during her years in office, ARLENE A. JURACEK promoted and
advanced many key development and redevelopment initiatives adding density and
vitality to a burgeoning downtown, including 20West, Maple Street Lofts, 10
North, and Prospect Place developments and a vision for the redevelopment of
Block 56 on the horizon; and
WHEREAS, ARLENE A. JURACEK proudly supports the development and
construction of Kenzie Senior Housing, Mount Prospect Horizon and Mount
Prospect Senior Living, realizing a Strategic Plan goal to provide safe and
affordable senior housing and opportunities to age in community with grace and
dignity; and
WHEREAS, ARLENE A. JURACEK answered the wishes of the community and
fulfilled a decades -long Strategic Planning initiative and personal goal of securing
plans for the construction of a downtown grocer that will serve commuters,
downtown dwellers, business owners, and the entire community of Mount Prospect
for many decades to come; and
WHEREAS, under the auspice of ARLENE A. JURACEK the Sister Cities
relationship with Sevres, France has remained vibrant with numerous ongoing
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witnessed by her husband Edward, her other children Grant and Andrea, and her
grandson Lucian; and
WHEREAS, faced with extraordinary challenges and unprecedented demands
brought on by the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, ARLENE A. JURACEK
represented the Northwest Municipal Conference on Task Force, interacting with
the Governor's Office and state and local public health agencies to coordinate the
Chicago region's response to the pandemic and effectively led the citizens of
Mount Prospect through the crisis with candor, perseverance, empathy, and
pragmatic hope; and
WHEREAS, her civic commitment will continue after leaving office as a member
of the Illinois Finance Authority Board, a gubernatorial appointment made in 2015
and ratified by the Illinois Senate; by assisting the Authority to provide access to
low-cost capital to public and private institutions to foster economic development,
create and retain jobs, and improve quality of life for Illinois residents; and
WHEREAS, through her responsiveness to the citizenry, through her dedication
and leadership, and through her intense love for this community the Village of
Mount Prospect remains one of the most desirable, robust and fiscally responsible
rising communities in the northwest suburbs; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION ONE: That the Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect
along with the community do hereby acknowledge and recognize ARLENE A.
JURACEK for her years of service to the community and wish her and with
Edward a long and fulfilling future.
SECTION TWO: That APRIL 20, 2021 is hereby declared, ARLENE A.
JURACEKDAY, in the Village of Mount Prospect.
SECTION THREE That an official copy of this Resolution be suitably prepared
and presented to ARLENE A. JURACEK as a perpetual memento.
SECTION FOUR: That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and
after its passage and approval in the manner provided by law.
AYES: Trustees Paul W. Hoefert, Michael A. Zadel, Richard F. Rogers,
Colleen E. Saccotelli, William A. Grossi and Eleni Hatzis
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
Passed and approved this 20th day ofApril, 2021