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MAYORS REPORT 6/4/02PR OCLAMA TION "NATIONAL GARDEN WEEK" JUNE 2-8, 20O2 WHEREAS, gardeners have a passion for discovering the beauty and resOUrces of the earth through the planting of seeds, the nurturing of plants, and the harvesting of their efforts; and WHEREAS, gardeners seek to add splendor, fragrance and nutrition to our lives through the growing of herbs, vegetables, foliage and flowers; and WHEREAS, gardening instills a greater respect and care for the environment and the natural resources that are so precious to the future and well-being of the world; and WHEREAS, gardening furnishes a challenging and productive activity for many citizens, from our youth who might be just learning, to others with years of experience; and WHEREAS, gardening promotes a healthy lifestyle that lasts a lifetime, helps reduce stress from other areas of our life, and teaches that rewards can come from diligent efforts; and WHEREAS, gardening enables members of Garden Clubs across the nation and the world to serve others in the communities where they reside and work. NO W, THEREFORE, I, GeraM L. Farley, Mayor of the Village of Mount Prospect, do hereby proclaim June 2 - 8, 2002 to be "NATIONAL GARDEN WEEK" in the Village of Mount Prospect, and l commend the National Garden Clubs, Inc. for their numerous contributions towards adding beauty to our world. ATTEST: GeraM L. Farley Mayor Velma W. Lowe Village Clerk Dated this 4th day of June, 2002. RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF ,4PPRECI,4 TION TO MS. LINDA ,4LLISON FOR SER VICE TO THE VILL,4GE OF MOUNT PROSPECT WHEREAS, since 1973, MS, LINDA ALLISON has devoted herself to education, serving in positions as language arts coordinator and director of reading and language arts for School District 59, principal at neighboring Juliette Low Elementary School, and finally as principal of Robert Frost Elementary School in the Village of Mount Prospect; and WHEREAS, when MS. LINDA ALLISON became Principal of Robert Frost Elementary School in 1994, she began the daunting task of unifying a diverse student population, implementing community outreach programs, and ministering to both staff and the community the importance of renewing their commitment to fostering lifelong learners with an emphasis on citizenship, leadership, and scholarship; and WHEREAS, under the tutelage of MS. L1NDA ALLISON, Robert Frost School has emerged as a school committed to academic excellence, where community pride and involvement are evident immediately upon entering its doors; and WHEREAS, MS. L1NDA ALLISON has made an enormous impact on Mount Prospect, with her untiring efforts to unite school and community by extending the school day for families, by instituting the "Good Morning Club, ' a breakfast program for children, by overseeing the renovation of Robert Frost Elementary School, and by redefining the vision and mission of Robert Frost Elementary School; and WHEREAS, in 1998, M~ LINDA ALLISON's dedication to Mount Prospect's youth and community was acknowledged, as the Village presented her with the Little Red School House Shining Star Award. 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 MS. LINDA ALLISON for her years of service to the Village and hereby express our best wishes for a successful future. SECTION TWO: That an official copy of this Resolution be suitably prepared and presented to MS. LINDA ALLISON as a perpetual memento. SECTION THREE: That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect fro,m .and after its passage and approval in the manner provided by law. AYES: Corcoran, Farley, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel NAYS: None Passed and approved this 4th day of June, 2002. ATTEST: Gerald L. Farley Mayor Velma W. Lowe VtYlage Clerk A RESOLUTION NO. .4 RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO MR. D.4VID L.4RSEN FOR SERVICE TO THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT WHEREAS, early on, MR. DA VID LARSEN realized the importance of education and devoted himself to educating youth for some thirty-three years, during which he has served as language arts teacher, assistant principal, and the lust eight years serving us principal at John Jay Elementary School, here in the Village of Mount Prospect; and WHEREAS, MR. DAVID LARSENjoined School District 59 educators and administrators, immediately recognizing the daunting challenges he faced, of blending cultures in a very diverse student population while keeping education at the forefront; and WHEREAS, MR. DAVID LARSEN immersed himself into creating an atmosphere of acceptance and warmth, all the while laboring to develop ways of improving communication with families and creating an institution that wouM address the needs of all attending; and WHEREAS, during MR. DAVID LARSEN's tenure with John Jay Elementary School, he went above and beyond the traditional boundaries of edueation by overseeing the implementation of numerous programs such as "Saturday Drop~In," "Government Explorers," "Club Excel," and "A Day at Jay," giving parenis the opportunity to experience a typical day at John Jay School; and WHEREAS, the presence of MR. DA VID LARSEN has been felt, and will be missed, outside of John Jay School, as he bus been an active member of the Mount Prospect Visions Committee and in 1998 wus a recipient of the Mount Prospect Little Red School House Shining Star Award. 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 MR. DA VID LARSEN for his years of service to the John Jay Elementary School and the Mount Prospect community, and wish him a satisfying future. SECTION TWO: That an official copy of this Resolution be suitably prepared and presented to MR. DAVID LARSEN us 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. A YES: Corcoran, Farley, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel, F/ilks NAYS: None Pussed and approved this 4th day of June, 2002. ATTEST: Gerald L. Farley Mayor Velma W. Lowe Village Clerk RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO MR. MICHAEL P. STEVENS FOR SERVICE TO THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT WHEREAS, for the last eight years, the Village of Mount Prospect has been fortunate to have MR. MICHAEL STEVENS as Principal of Prospect High School, which serves approximately 1,900 students within Mount Prospect and portions of Arlington Heights and Prospect Heights; and WHEREAS, MR. MICHAEL STEVENS has dedicated some 34 years to educating and guiding students in Township High School District 214, serving as a classroom teacher, baseball coach, swim coach, assistunt principal for student services, associate principal, and principal; and WHEREAS, MR. MICHAEL STEVENS has contributed greatly to the Prospect High School Knights by overseeing the Knights' Way Program, promoting pride and respect among students and staff In October, 2001 the Knights' Way Program was recognized by the Elinoiz State Board of Education as members received the "Those Who Excel Award,' the State's highest award, which is presented annually to outstanding individuals and teams of professionals in the field of education; and. WHEREAS, MR. MICHAEL STEVENS led Prospect High School and the community in the "Team Prospect" program, which was extremely successful in promoting spirit and cooperation among athletes, coaches, and parents, with the result being an elevated of respect throughout the community. He has also contributed to the betterment of the community through his membership in the Mount Prospect Rotary Club and as an Associate Board Director in the Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND BOA~ 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 MR. MICHAEL STEVENS for his years of service to the Village and hereby express our best wishes for a successful future as he begins his retirement. SECTION TWO: That an official copy of this Resolution be suitably prepared and presented to MR. MICHAEL STEVENS 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, Lohrsto~fer, Skowron, F/ilks, Zadel NAYS: None Passed and approved this 4th day of June, 2002. ATTEST: GeraM L. Farley Mayor Velma IV.. Lowe Village Clerk