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11/16/01
RESOLUTION NO. 57-01
A RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
TO REVEREND WILLIAM TUCKER
FOR SERVICE TO THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
WHEREAS, REV. WILLIAM TUCKER and his wife, JULIE, became residents of the Village of
Mount Prospect when they were called to shepherd the congregation at St. Paul Lutheran
Church, along with their Children, Nicholas, Michael, Jeffrey, and Katherine; and
WHEREAS, REV. WILLIAM TUCKER immediately immersed himself in serving the community
through such organizations as the Mount Prospect Lions Club, Lattof YMCA, Mount Prospect
National Bank, and the Mount Prospect Downtown Redevelopment Strategic Plan Ad Hoc
Committee; and
WHEREAS, REV. WILLIAM TUCKER was graciously welcomed to the family of Mount
Prospect Firefighters, and Police Officers as Village Chaplain, and has served in this capacity
for thirteen years, counseling and providing strength to these courageous men and women
during their most challenging moments; and
WHEREAS, numerous Mount Prospect families and citizens, have been fortunate to receive
comfort, hope, spiritual and emotional assistance from REV. WILLIAM TUCKER in times of
tragedy and desperation; and
WHEREAS, the Mount Prospect Fire and Police Departments have received immeasurable
uncompensated services from REV. WILLIAM TUCKER, and will feel a great loss upon his
departure.
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 acknowledge and recognize REV. WILLIAM TUCKER for his years of service to the
community and hereby express our sincere gratitude as he and his family travel to Concordia
Lutheran Parish in San Antonio, Texas, to continue their mission.
SECTION TWO: That an official copy of this Resolution be suitably prepared and presented
to REV. WILLIAM TUCKER as a perpetual memento.
SECTION THREE: That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage and approval in the manner provided by law.
AYES:
Corcoran, Farley, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Lohrstorfer
Passed and approved this 2~h day of November, 2001.
ATTEST: ~
Village Clerk
Gerald L. Farle)
Mayor