HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 14-89 05/02/1989
RESOLUTION NO. 14-89
A RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF
CAROL YN H. KRAUSE TO THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
WHEREAS, Carolyn H. Krause has been a resident of the Village of Mount Prospect I
for 22 years; and
WHEREAS, Carolyn H. Krause has been an active member of the community fori'
over 18 years beginning with her appointment to the Village's Zoning Board of,
Appeals in 1971 and later serving as its Chairman (1973-1977) and having further!
served as the President of the Mount Prospect Historical Society (1972-1973); and
WHEREAS, Carolyn H. Krause was duly elected the Mayor of the Village of Mount
Prospect in 1977 and was re-elected Mayor in 1981 and 1985 serving in that
capacity a total of twelve years; and
WHEREAS, through her commitment to professional local government, the Village of
Mount Prospect has received numerous awards and national recognition for its
innovative programs and professional staff, including five consecutive Certificates of
Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting; an ISO Class II rated Fire
Department; a Nationally Accredited Police Department; designation of Mount
Prospect as a Tree City USA as well as national recognition for its Downtown
Facade Improvement Program and Railroad Right-of-Way Beautification Project; and
WHEREAS, Carolyn H. Krause's expertise and knowledge of local government issues
I was recognized by Governor James R. Thompson through her appointment to the
. Local Government Finance Commission (1980) and the Illinois Criminal Justice
Authority (1985-1987); and
WHEREAS, Carolyn H. Krause being committed to open and responsive government,
initiated the Village Newsletter, Saturday Coffee with Council sessions and the live
weekly broadcasting of Village Board meetings via cable television; and
WHEREAS, during her twelve years as Mayor, Carolyn H. Krause has overseen the
physical, financial, social and cultural growth of Mount Prospect; and
WHEREAS, Carolyn H. Krause's accomplishments in promoting the physical growth of
the Village include: Development of the Kensington Center for Business, securing a
permanent supply of Lake Michigan Water, initiating a Comprehensive Plan for
Downtown RedevelOpment, the building of a new Public Works Facility, as well as
numerous annexations; and
WHEREAS, Carolyn H. Krause leaves the Village of Mount Prospect in excellent I
financial condition through her commitment to a conservative fiscal policy, achieving I
stable tax rates and continually expanding and diversifying the Village's tax base; and I
WHEREAS, Carolyn H. Krause has actively promoted the development of and I
appreciation for the Fine Arts in Mount Prospect as well as preserving the Village's I
rich history through the establishment of the Mount Prospect Arts Council and the
I permanent siting of the Mount Prospect Historical Society; and
WHEREAS, Carolyn H. Krause has always been sensitive to the special needs of the
Village's senior population as well as the growing numbers of needy and single-parent 'I
families within the Village and has sought to address those needs through the.
establishment of an expanded Human Services Division; and I
WHEREAS, through her responsiveness to the citizenry, through her dedication and I
leadership, through her deep love for the community, the Village of Mount Prospect I
has grown and prospered while remaining a place Where Friendliness is a Way of i
Life.
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!
Pco, p.ct do h","by exp"'" thej, ,lnee'e app,eciation to CAROL YN H. KRAUSE foe 1\
her many years of faithful service to the Village of Mount Prospect as its Mayor.
SECTION TWO: That as a perpetual memento, a copy of this Resolution be spread
I upon the Minutes of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect and
that a certified copy of same be suitably engraved and delivered to CAROLYN H.
KRAUSE.
I SECTION THREE: That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and I
after its passage and approval in the manner provided by law. í
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A YES: Trustees Ralph Arthur, Mark Busse, Timothy Corcoran, Leo Floros,
George Van Geem, Theodore Wattenberg
Mayor Gerald L. Farley
NAYS: None
ABSENT:
None
ATTEST: