HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 33-02 06/04/2002 ESOLUTION NO. 33-02
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, assistant 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 Illinois 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 level 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 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. 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, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel
NAYS: None
Passed and approved this 4th day of June, 2002.
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Village Clerk
Gerald L. Farley
Mayor