HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 40-89 09/18/1989
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RESOLUTION NO.
40-89
A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE
COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION OF COOK COUNTY
WHEREAS, this nation has declared War on Poverty through enactment of the
Economic opportunity Act, signed into law on August 20, 1964; and
WHEREAS, the cornerstone of the Economic Opportunity Act was the Community
Action Agency, created by the Act to foster the development of coordinated,
comprehensive programs to address the causes and conditions of poverty by
encouraging local communities to organize themselves to provide
opportunities for their low-income citizens to help themselves become
independent members of their community; and
WHEREAS, in 1965 a voluntary association of citizens came together to
discuss opportunities for local community action to combat the causes and
conditions of poverty; and
WHEREAS, this citizen association incorporated, in June, 1966, as the Cook
County Office of Economic Opportunity, Inc. and was designated under the
Act s the Official Community Action Agency for suburban Cook County; and
WHEREAS, this designated Community Action Agency, re-named in 1975 the
community and Economic Development Association of Cook County, Inc. has
provided economic development and human service programs for the poor of
this community it inception; and
WHEREAS, through its involvement of private volunteers, development of
innovative programs, and positive approaches to economic self-sufficiency,
the Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County, Inc.
continues to combat the basic causes and conditions of poverty; and
WHEREAS, the impact of the Community and Economic Development Association
of Cook County, Inc. programs and services in all community proved that
poverty need not be a permanent condition of life for many of our citizens.
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 Village of Mount Prospect affirms its support for
the efforts of the Community and Economic Development Association of Cook
County, Inc.
SECTION TWO: That the Village of Mount Prospect commends the Community and
Economic Development Association of Cook County for its dedication to the
goal of the elimination of poverty.
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:
Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg
NAYS:
None
ABSENT: None
PASSED and APPROVED this 19th day of
September
, 1989.
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Carol A. Fields
Village Clerk