HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 08-17 03/21/2017 Acknowledging Contributions of Michaele W. SkowronRESOL UTION NO.8-17
A RESOLUTIONACKNOWLEDGING THE
CONTRIBUTIONS OF MICHAELE W. SKOWRON
TO THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
WHEREAS, Michaele W. Skowron has been a resident of the Village of Mount Prospect
for the past 47 years; and
WHEREAS, Michaele W. Skowron has been an active leader and valued citizen
throughout her many years in the Village, and
WHEREAS, her civic involvement has included membership on many community-based
organizations including the Mount Prospect Friends of the Library, Mount Prospect
Historical Society, Mount Prospect Arts Council Steering Committee, Mount Prospect
Bicentennial Committee, Mount Prospect 7511 Anniversary Committee, Mount Prospect
Cable Commission and the Centennial Commission, and
WHEREAS, Michaele W. Skowron was involved in the thoughtful development of
Mount Prospect through her service on the 1980 Mount Prospect Citizen Review
Committee of the Comprehensive Plan and as a member of the Mount Prospect Zoning
Board of Appeals for five years, serving as chair for one year before resigning to take her
place on the Village Board; and
WHEREAS, Michaele W. Skowron served the Village of Mount Prospect as a Trustee for
eleven years, and always exhibited the highest degree of fairness, compassion and reasoned
thought in all her deliberations regarding Village matters thereby providing leadership and
direction to her fellow Board members, and
WHEREAS, Michaele W. Skowron has most recently served as a Commissioner on the
Board of Fire and Police from 2008 to 2017 and chaired the board from 2014 to 2017. Her
invaluable leadership and experience has perpetuated the hiring of excellent public servants
for the Fire and Police Departments; and
WHEREAS, Michaele W. Skowron has been unwavering even with the demands put
forth by both fire and police interviews. In a typical year, the Board would meet once per
month. In recent years, there were an average of 18 meetings per year, and
WHEREAS, Michaele W. Skowron has interviewed 183 police candidates that went
through the interview process since joining the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners.
These efforts lead to the hiring of 20 police officers over the past 9 years; and
WHEREAS, Michaele W. Skowron has interviewed 105 firefighter candidates that went
through the interview process since joining the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners.
These efforts lead to the hiring of 29 qualified firefighter candidates over the past 9 years;
and
WHEREAS, Michaele W. Skowron has also been involved in the Fire Department's last
three Lieutenant promotional tests. During this time, 16 promotions have taken place, and
WHEREAS, Michaele W. Skowron significantly contributed in the 2016 rewrite of the
Board of Fire and Police Rules and Regulations in response to changes in the state statute;
and
WHEREAS, Michaele W. Skowron is fondly known for her wise leadership, keen
intelligence and exceptional dedication; and
WHEREAS, Michaele W. Skowron now finds that she must step down as a member of
the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners as she will soon be moving out of the Village of
Mount Prospect.
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 recognize Michaele W. Skowron for her more than 47 years of dedicated service to
the Village and hereby express our gratitude for her leadership and many contributions to
the community and extend our best wishes to her in all her endeavors.
SECTION TWO: That a copy of this Resolution be presented to Michaele W. Skowron
as a permanent record of the recognition, respect and reverence expressed herein.
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: Mayor Arlene A. Juracek, Trustee Paul Hoefert, Trustee Richard Rogers, Trustee
Steven Polit, Trustee Colleen Saccotelli, Trustee Michael Zadel
NAYS: None
Passed and Approved this 21st day of March, 2017.
Arlene A. Jurat
Mayor
ATTEST:
Karen M. Agora as
Deputy Village Clerk