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RESOLUTION NO. 35-00
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A JOINT VISION STATEMENT
FOR THE MOUNT PROSPECT PUBLIC LIBRARY
AND THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
WHEREAS, the Mount Prospect Public Library Board and the Mount Prospect Village
Board are elected to represent all residents of the Village of Mount Prospect; and
WHEREAS, since 1988 the Mount Prospect Public Library has hosted and facilitated an
informal meeting known as "After Hours for Elected Officials"; and
WHEREAS, the "After Hours for Elected Officials" provides opportunities for members
to discuss means by which to better serve the residents of Mount Prospect; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Mount Prospect is a diverse community consisting of many
different ethnic groups; and
WHEREAS, recognizing that each group represented within the Village has needs and
interests unique to that population, our elected officials remain cognizant of the fact that
the population as a whole requires and deserves certain services and programs
designed to better the lives of everyone within the community; and
WHEREAS~ "After Hours for Elected Officials" members have established the following
Vision Statement for the Village of Mount Prospect:
"Mount Prospect residents benefit from excellent schools, library, parks, and
municipal facilities. Mount Prospect is an inclusive community, respectful of its
diversity. Local units of government must maintain the highest level of services
to benefit their residents' quality of life. We elected officials will work
cooperatively to make Mount Prospect a great place to live and work in the
northwest suburbs."
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION ONE: That the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount
Prospect, do hereby endorse and support the Vision Statement established by the "After
Hours for Elected Officials" members.
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Vision Statement
SECTION TWO: That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage and approval in the manner provided by law.
AYES: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Pdkkel, Skowron, Wilks
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Corcoran
PASSED and APPROVED this 8th day of November, 2000.
ATTEST: Village President
Velma/vV. Lowe
Village Clerk