HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 36-16 11/01/2016 Honoring the Life and Legacy of Lisa AngellResolution No. 36-16
Honoring the Life and Legacy of
Lisa Angell
Whereas, Lisa Angell served the Village of Mount Prospect faithfully and with
great distinction for 28 years beginning her career as a member of the Mount
Prospect Public Works Department, promoted to Solid Waste/Environmental
Services Coordinator in 1991 and was ultimately appointed Village Clerk on July
5, 2005; and
Whereas, Lisa Angell proudly hailed from the state of Iowa where she earned
her Bachelor of Arts in Social Work and Master of Arts in Public Administration
from the University of Iowa and never missed an opportunity to connect with a
fellow Hawkeye; and
Whereas, Lisa Angell was bestowed the Shining Star at the Celestial
Celebration on February 7, 1998 for her role in the Village's Solid Waste
Program, "Waste Not, Want Not. - and
Whereas, Lisa Angell served as staff liaison on the Solid Waste Commission
and while serving as the Public Works Solid Waste Coordinator, she helped
develop the Villages' recycling program and she would often refer to herself as
the Villages' official "dumpster diver, - and
Whereas, Lisa Angell personified the motto of the Village she so dearly loved,
"Friendliness is a Way of Life, greeting residents daily with her warm smile and
kind words; and
Whereas, as Village Clerk, Lisa Angell wore many hats, serving as a Freedom
of Information Officer, Deputy Registrar, the Official Keeper of Village Records
and her favorite title, 'general information, -
Whereas, Lisa Angell volunteered her time to "Meals on Wheels" and the
Backpack Ministry at St. Raymond's Parish in Mount Prospect, donated blood
regularly at the Village's monthly blood drive and was a mentor with the Human
Services Mentor Program; and
Whereas, Lisa Angell proudly served her fellow clerks as Vice President of
Programs for the Municipal Clerk's Association of the North and Northwest
Suburbs; and
Whereas, as a highly regarded and respected leader, Lisa Angell brought pride,
integrity and professionalism to the workplace every day; and
Whereas, Lisa Angell, an advocate for health and wei/ness, walked to work
every day in rain, snow, or sun, and
Whereas, as Village Clerk, administered the Oath of Office to public servants
who considered it an honor to receive their official appointment from Lisa Angell;
and
Whereas, Lisa Angell, the quintessential professional, never allowed her illness
to interfere with her duties as Village Clerk, who came to work each day with a
cheerful smile and bright optimism making everyone around her forget the battle
she quietly and bravely was fighting; and
11hereas, Lisa Angell will be remembered as a devoted mother whose children
have had a positive and productive presence in the Village, a valued employee
who, even as her illness progressed, rarely missed an entire day of work in 28
years, loving friend ... too many to count, wise mentor who left shoes too big to
rti/, trusted co-worker to the many who considered it a privilege to have worked
besideher, a proud and respected member of the Mount Prospect community
who presence will be sorely missed; and
Whereas, Lisa Angell passed into etemal life on October 17, 2016 just as she
lived every day of her life, with beauty, grace and dignity.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE WLLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY,
ILLINOIS:
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work in the spirit of Lisa Angell.
SECTIQU'DY-Qi That the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount
Prospect do hereby declare Tuesday, November 8, 2016 as "Lisa Angell Day"
in the Village of Mount Prospect.
2FXLLQN JUSLL I That a copy of this Resolution be presented to Brian and
Kathr�v-aALLaell as a.permanent
expressed herein.
CEO FOU& That this Resolution shag be in full force and effect from and
after itspassage and approval in the manner provided by law
A YES: Mayor Juracek, Trustee Hoefert, Trustee Matuszak, Trustee Polit,
Trustee Zadel, Trustee Rogers, Trustee Saccotelli
Arlene A. Juracek
Mayor