HomeMy WebLinkAbout4. MAYORS REPORT 04/18/2007
PROCLAMA TION
"Week of the Young Child"
April 22-28, 2007
WHEREAS, the Village of Mount Prospect, Mt. Prospect Child Care Center, and other local
organizations in conjunction with the National Association for the Education of Young Children are
celebrating the Week of the Young Child; and
WHEREAS, by calling attention to the need for high-quality early childhood services for all children
and families within our community, these groups hope to improve the quality and availability of such
services; and
WHEREAS, the future of Mount Prospect and the State of Illinois depends on the quality of early
childhood experiences provided to young children today; and
WHEREAS, high quality early childhood services represent a worthy commitment to our children's
futures.
NOW, THEREFORE, 1, Irvana K. Wilks, Mayor of the Village of Mount Prospect, do hereby
proclaim April 22-28, 2007 as the
"WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD"
in the Village of Mount Prospect and I urge all individuals to recognize and support the needs of
young children in ours and neighboring communities.
Irvana K. Wilks
Mayor
ATTEST:
M Lisa Angell
Village Clerk
Dated this 18th day of April, 2007.
PROCLAMATION
"ARBOR DAY"
April 27, 2007
WHEREAS, in 1872 J. Sterling Morton proposed to the Nebraska Board of Agriculture that a special
day be set aside for the planting of trees; and
WHEREAS, this holiday, called Arbor Day, was first observed with the planting of more than a
million trees in Nebraska; and
WHEREAS, Arbor Day is now observed throughout the nation and the world; and
WHEREAS, trees can cut heating and cooling costs, clean the air, provide habitat for wildlife,
beautify our community, and produce life-giving oxygen; and
WHEREAS, trees are a renewable resource giving us paper, food, wood for our homes and fuel for
our fires.
NOW, THEREFORE, 1, Irvana K. Wilks, Mayor of the Village of Mount Prospect, do hereby
proclaim Friday, April 27, 2007, as
"ARBOR DA Y"
in the Village of Mount Prospect and I urge all citizens to observe Arbor Day by attending the
ceremonial tree-planting at Lion's Park Elementary School, 300 East Council Trail, on Friday, April
27,2007, at 10:30 a.m.
Irvana K. Wilks
Mayor
ATTEST:
M Lisa Angell
Village Clerk
Dated this 18th day of April 2007.
PROCLAMA TION
WOMAN'S CLUB OF MOUNT PROSPECT
80TH ANNIVERSARY
WHEREAS, in 1927a small group of enterprising women met in the "Little White School House" toform the
Woman's Club of Mount Prospect with Mrs. Charles Pakonian serving as the first President; and
WHEREAS, in 1930 the Woman's Club of Mount Prospect became an affiliate of the lllinois Federation of
Women's Club and in 1940 joined the General Federation; and
WHEREAS, the Mount Prospect Woman's Club is a non-political philanthropic organization dedicated to the
betterment of human welfare; and
WHEREAS, the Mount Prospect Woman's Club provides scholarships to Mount Prospect students, makes
annual contributions to local institutions including the Senior Advisory Council, the Mount Prospect Food
Pantry and Nurses Lending Closet and the Mount Prospect Historical Society; and
WHEREAS, solely dedicated to the health, social and economic needs of all mankind, the Mount Prospect
Woman's Club, supports and participates in numerous projects including; Prevention of Child Abuse, Brain
Research, Cancer Research, Canine Companions, Operation Smile, Burn Camp and the American Heart
Association; and
WHEREAS, the Mount Prospect Woman's Club celebrates its 80th anniversary and recognizes the selfless
commitment of members, past and present, who contribute thousands of volunteer hours to various
organizations, hospitals and humanitarian projects.
NOW, THEREFORE, 1, Irvana K. Wilks, Mayor of the Village of Mount Prospect, do hereby proclaim April
18, 2007 as a day of celebration and gratitude for
"MOUNT PROSPECT WOMAN'S CLUB 80TH ANNIVERSARY"
and I encourage everyone to recognize the great works of this organization.
Irvana K. Wilks
Mayor
ATTEST..
M Lisa Angell
Village Clerk
Dated this 18th day of April 2007.
PROCLAMATION
"SENIOR CELEBRATION DAY"
MAY 16,2007
WHEREAS, education is a lifelong process; and
WHEREAS, public education is a community enterprise, and community education philosophy advocates
full use of public facilities, programs and services by every age group in the community; and
WHEREAS, the skills, talents and experiences of senior citizens are untapped resources in many
communities and intergenerational cooperation promotes efficient use of human resources; and
WHEREAS, community education promotes the use of community resources, community volunteers in
schools, senior citizen centers and community agencies, and maximizes the use of human resources to
provide educational opportunities for residents of all ages; and
WHEREAS, the goal of community education is to promote a sharing, caring, learning community; and
WHEREAS, senior citizens have earned our respect and recognition for their past accomplishments, and
their present and future contributions; and
WHEREAS, Senior Celebration Day is co-sponsored by Township High School District 214 Community
Education and the Village of Mount Prospect to encourage and develop programs and activities to meet
the needs of all the residents in High School District 214 and the Village of Mount Prospect.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Irvana K. Wilks, Mayor of the Village of Mount Prospect, do hereby proclaim
May 16, 2007 as a day in recognition of the
"NINETEENTH ANNUAL SENIOR CELEBRATION DA Y"
and call upon the residents of High School District 214 and the Village of Mount Prospect to recognize
and celebrate the bonds they have discovered, the partnership they have formed, and the sense of
community they have strengthened through community education programs.
Irvana K. Wilks
Mayor
ATTEST:
M Lisa Angell
Village Clerk
Dated this 18th day of April 2007