HomeMy WebLinkAbout4. MAYORS REPORT 9/3/02PR 0 CLAMA TION
"UNITED WAY MONTH"
SEPTEMBER 2002
WHEREAS, the United F/ay of Mount Prospect and Prospect Heights has been serving
the Village of Mount Prospect for over 20 years; and
WHEREAS, United F/ay is a volunteer based organization that keeps fundraising cost
minimal, with 87cents of every dollar going directly to fund local human care services;
and
WHEREAS, the generosity and support of ail individuals living and working in our
community, who believe United F/ay is the best way to help individuals in need, have
raised millions of dollars to provide critical human care services in our community; and
WHERE,4S, this year, United F/ay of Mount Prospect and Prospect Heights will
allocate funds of approximately $200,000 to 22 local agencies based on the needs of
the community to help people in need; and
WHEREAS, United Way funds are used to provide affordable day care, services for the
elderly, mental health services, counseling for families and youth, help for abused
women and children, basic shelter and food, job counseling, shelter for the homeless
and disabled, and emergency care for children and teens; and
WHEREAS, the United F/ay of Mount Prospect and Prospect Heights reflects the strong
commitment of the residents, businesses, community leaders, educators and service
personnel to work together to help neighbors in need.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GeraM L. Farley, Mayor of the Village of Mount Prospect, do
hereby proclaim September 2002 as
"UNITED WA Y MONTH"
in the Village of Mount Prospect, and I urge all residents to recognize the efforts of the
local United F/ay organization and to realize that the United F/ay of Mount Prospect
and Prospect Heights exemplifies the generous spirit of our community.
ATTEST:
GeraM L. Farley
Mayor
Velma W.. Lowe
Village Clerk
Dated this 3rd day of September, 2002.
PROCLAMATION
"PR OS TA TE CANCER AWARENESS MONTH"
WHEREAS, in the year 2002, the month of September is declared Prostate Cancer
Awareness Month; and
WHEREAS, in the year 2002, approximately 189,000 men in the United States will
learn that they have prostate cancer and, across the nation, prostate cancer is the most
commonly diagnosed non-skin cancer in men; and
WHEREAS, approximately 30, 000 men will lose their lives to this disease this year, and
one in six men in the nation are at risk of developing prostate cancer during their
lifetimes; and
WHEREAS, about 25percent of prostate cancer occurs in men under the age of 65,
during their~prime years at work, and can devastate families through loss of income,
partnership and support; and
WHEREAS, prostate cancer has accounted, on average, for 15percent of the nation's
cancer burden and 15 percent of male cancer deaths; and
WHEREAS, research suggests that men would reduce their risk of prostate cancer
mortality if they followed recommended prostate cancer screening guidelines, including
examination by a health care provider.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Gerald L. Farley, Mayor of the Village of Mount Prospect, do
hereby proclaim the month of September as
"PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS MONTH"
in the Village of Mount Prospect, and urge all men in the Village of Mount Prospect to
become aware of their own risks of prostate cancer, talk to their health care providers
about prostate cancer, and whenever appropriate, get screened for the disease.
I further encourage all residents to become involved in the war on prostate cancer.
ATTEST:
Gerald L. Farley
Mayor
Velma W. Lowe
Village Clerk
Dated this 3,d day of September, 2002.
RESOLUTION NO. 43-02
"A DAY OF REMEMBRANCE"
SEPTEMBER 11, 2001
WHEREAS, the unprovoked attacks of September 11, 2001 upon America, by foreign terrorists have
thrust the United States, and other countries, into a war it never envisioned, militarily or diplomatically;
and
ItfflEREAS, the challenges facing all the civilized people of the world as they relate to the war on
terrorism will not end until those responsible are brought to justice; and
WttEREAS, America is fully committed through Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Noble
Eagle to ensure our freedoms remain unfettered and sovereign for all generations, now and forever; and
WHEREAS, world opinion needs to remain focused upon these inhuman acts perpetrated around the
globe to ensure they are never repeated; and
WHEREAS, one way to accomplish this is to NEVER FORGET that those innocent victims did not die in
vain; and
WHEREAS, America can fight back by reminding the world that the deaths of these people will always
be remembered and they will be forever loved; and
R/fIEREAS, a noble and appropriate way to accomplish this is through the annual celebration of their
living; and
V~I:IEREAS, this commemoration should be held each September 11 throughout the land to include:
· Thepromotion ofglobalpeace andgoodwill;
· The demous~ration of America's resolve andperseverance to win the war on terrorism;
· The advancement of responsible citizenship;
· The encouragement of patriotism and love of country; and
· The poignant remembrance of those innocent victims that died on September 11, as heroes, one and all;
and
IVttEREAS, Mount Prospect will commemorate and remember the events of September 11, 2001 in a
number of ways throughout the community including a remembrance ceremony to take place on
Wednesday, September 11, 2002 at 7:00p.m. at the Veterans' Memorial Band Shell at Lions Park; and
WttEREAS, we ask residents and businesses in the community toffy the flag on September 11 as a
reminder of the freedom that we cherish and as a sign of solidarity and support for our country;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNt, ILLINOIS:
SECTION ONE: That this Resolution is hereby approved to memorialize those men, women, and
children who lost their lives.
SECTION TWO: That this Resolution shall be publicized for all to see and know that the citizens of
Mount Prospect remember with eternal respect those whose lives were suddenly, without cause, and
pointlessly taken from them on September 11, 2001, and those who willingly and sacrificially offered
themselves and their services on behalf of the victims and their families; may they forever rest in peace
and abide in our memories.
AYES: Corcoran, Farley, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel
NAYS: None
Passed and Approved this 3ra day of September, 2002.
A1TEST:
Gerald L. Farley
Mayor
Velma YK Lowe
Village Clerk