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RESOLUTION NO. 50 -05
A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE "MUSIC MAKES A DIFFERENCE" PROJECT
WHEREAS, educational research demonstrates the positive effect of music curriculum in developing academic achievement;
and
WHEREAS, learning to play an instrument provides children productive use of their time; and
WHEREAS, some Mount Prospect students are not able to take music lessons because their families do not have the funds to
rent or purchase an instrument; and
WHEREAS, Make a Difference Day has inspired many volunteers to become more engaged in their communities and bring
people of all backgrounds together to workfor the common good of the people; and
WHEREAS, the Mount Prospect Community Relations Commission in partnership with Baird & Warner, the Mount Prospect
Lions Club and John Jay Elementary School organized the 2005 Make a Difference Day Project "Music Makes a Difference";
and
WHEREAS, the Mount Prospect Community Relations Commission, Baird and Warner, the Mount Prospect Lions Club and
John Jay Elementary School invited community groups and residents to make a difftrence in the lives of children throughout the
Village by donating an unwanted but usable musical instrument; and
WHEREAS, many cherished and perhaps some longforgotten instruments were generously donated to enrich and nurture the
positive growth and development of Mount Prospect students; and
WHEREAS, through the unified efforts of Baird and Warner and the Mount Prospect Lions Club over twenty-five musical
instruments were collected and delivered to John Jay Elementary School; and
WHEREAS, students from School District 59, School District 57, School District 26 and School District 21 now have the
opportunity to learn an instrument and develop their talents; and
WHEREAS, the Mount Prospect Community Relations Commission, Baird and Warner, the Mount Prospect Lions Club and
John Jay Elementary School are committed to the continuation of this truly inspirational project because, "Music Makes a
Difference. "
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 acknowledge and
recognize the Community Relations Commission, Baird and Warner, the Mount Prospect Lions Club and John Jay Schoolfor
their time, energy, compassion and belief that all children should have the opportunity to learn and benefit from the gift of
music.
SECTION TWO: That an official copy of this Resolution shall be suitably prepared and presented to the Community
Relations Commission, Baird and Warner, the Mount Prospect Lions Club and John Jay Elementary School as a perpetual
memento.
SECTION THREE: That this Resolution shall be infullforce and effectfrom and after its passage and approval in the manner
provided by law.
AYES: Corcoran, Hoefert, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel
NA YS: None
Passed and approved this 6th day of December 2005
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