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Home My WebLink About5. MAYORS REPORT 05/15/2007 A RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF MICHAELE Jv. SKOWRON TO THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT WHEREAS, MICHAELE W. SKOWRON has been a resident of the Village of Mount Prospect for the past 37 years; and WHEREAS, MICHAELE W. SKOWRON has been an active, caring and giving friend, neighbor, parent and 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, Fine Arts Commission of Mount Prospect, Cable Commission of Mount Prospect, Mount Prospect Bicentennial Committee and the Mount Prospect 75'" Anniversary Committee; and WHEREAS, MICHAELE W. SKOWRON has also served to strengthen her community educational system as an elected official of the School District 57 Board of Education from 1977 to 1989 including service as President of the School Board from 1979 to 1989; and WHEREAS, MICHAELE W. SKOWRON additionally showed her dedication to the youth of the community through her service as a member ofthe Harper College Early Childhood Advisory Board; and WHEREAS, MICHAELE W. SKOWRON has also been intimately 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 from 1990 to 1993 and from 1997 to 1999, serving as chair from 1998 to 1999; and WHEREAS, MICHAELE W. SKOWRON has also served to strengthen her community educational system as an elected official of the School District 57 Board of Education from 1977 to 1989 including service as President of the School Board from 1979 to 1989; and WHEREAS, MICHAELE W. SKOWRON first served the Village of Mount Prospect as a Trustee from 1993 to 1996 and was forced to resign due to an archaic state statute; and WHEREAS, MICHAELE W. SKOWRON returned to serve on the Village Board once that issue was resolved, successfully running for the Office of Village Trustee in 1999 and being reelected to the office in 2003; and WHEREAS, MICHAELE W. SKOWRON has always exhibited the highest degree of fairness, compassion and reasoned thought in all of her deliberations regarding Village matters thereby providing a high degree of leadership and thoughtful direction to her fellow Board members; and WHEREAS, MICHAELE W. SKOWRON has always had as one of her basic tenants serving the best interests of the entire community; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY ILLINOIS: SECTION ONE: That the President and Board of Trustees along with the community as a whole thank you for your tireless and unselfish devotion to public service and the betterment of Mount Prospect and wish you the best in your future endeavors. SECTION TWO: That an official copy of this Resolution be suitably prepared and presented to MICHAELE W. SKOWRON as a perpetual memento. 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 Irvana K. Wilks, Trustees Timothy J. Corcoran, Paul W. Hoefer!, A. John Kom, Richard M. Lohrstorfer, Michael A. Zadel NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE Passed and Approved this 15'" day of May 2007. ~~tt!/!h Irvana K. Wilks Mayor ATTEST: ~. ~J~7' 4-n.:r~/:!/' t../ M. Lisa Angell V iIlage Clerk R PROCLAMATION "NATIONAL POLICE WEEK" May 13 -19,2007 WHEREAS, the Congress and President of the United States have designated May 15 as Peace Officer Memorial Day, and the week in which May 15 falls as National Police Week; and WHEREAS, the members of the Police Department of the Village of Mount Prospect play an essential role in safeguarding the rights and freedoms of the Village of Mount Prospect; and WHEREAS, it is important that all individuals know and understand the duties, responsibilities, hazards and sacrifices of their Police Department, and that members of our Police Department recognize their duty to serve the people by safeguarding life and property, by protecting them against violence, disorder and by protecting the innocent against deception and the weak against oppression; and WHEREAS, the men and women of the Village of Mount Prospect Police Department unceasingly provide a vital public service; and WHEREAS, the Village of Mount Prospect recognizes the men and women of our nation's law enforcement agencies who, at great risk to their personal safety, serve as guardians of peace. NOW, THEREFORE, 1, Irvana K. Wilks, Mayor of the Village of Mount Prospect, do hereby proclaim the week of May 13 - 19, 2007 as "NATIONAL POLICE WEEK" in the Village of Mount Prospect and I call upon all individuals to recognize the dedicated men and women of the Village of Mount Prospect Police Department for their efforts to maintain our peaceful community and to also remember the fallen or disabled members of law enforcement agencies throughout our country. Irvana K. Wilks Mayor ATTEST: M Lisa Angell Village Clerk Dated this 15th day of May, 2007 PROCLAMATION "NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK" May 20-26, 2007 WHEREAS, the services provided by the Public Works Department in our community are an integral part of our citizens' everyday lives; and WHEREAS, the support of an understanding and informed community is vital to the efficient operation of a public works system and its many programs relating to water, sewers, streets and highways, public buildings, public grounds, solid waste collection, recycling, trees, and snow removal; and WHEREAS, the quality and effectiveness of these facilities, as well as their planning, design and construction are dependent upon the efforts and skills of public works employees; and WHEREAS, the efficiency of the qualified and dedicated personnel who staff public works departments is materially influenced by the people's attitude and understanding of the importance of the work they perform; and WHEREAS, the Mount Prospect Public Works Department will have an Open House on Saturday, May 19, 2007, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., to acquaint the residents of Mount Prospect with the many services provided by the Public Works Department, NOW, THEREFORE, I, Irvana K. Wilks, Mayor of the Village of Mount Prospect, do hereby proclaim the week of May 20-26, 2007 as "NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK" in the Village of Mount Prospect and I call upon all citizens and civic organizations to acquaint themselves with the various services provided by the Mount Prospect Public Works Department to assure the health, safety and comfort of our residents. Irvana K. Wilks Mayor ATTEST: M Lisa Angell Village Clerk Dated this 15th day of May, 2007 PROCLAMATION ACKNOWLEDGING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF LAURA LUTERI TO THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT WHEREAS, LAURA LUTERI has been a volunteer, innovative leader, caring and giving friend, parent and tutor through her many years in the Village; and WHEREAS, LAURA LUTERI began her "volunteer career" with the Mount Prospect Public Library in 1979 with the children's "story time " program, and soon became a valued member of the library community; and WHEREAS, LA URA L UTERI has served as a Trustee of the Mount Prospect Library from 1997 to 2007, her support and tireless efforts in long range and financial planning, referendum campaigns, creation of the Library Foundation were vital to the recent expansion and renovation of the state of the art Mount Prospect Public Library; and WHEREAS, LAURA LUTERI has made significant contributions to the Library and worked closely with other board members and library staff on local library services and issues, her dedication to library services and education have been beneficial to eager young readers, students, library patrons and our community; and WHEREAS, LAURA LUTERI established the "After Hours for Elected Officials" group, to unite school, park, library, village and township officials seeking to coordinate community programs and has been active with the "Friends of the Library" coordinating book sales and hosting book discussions; and WHEREAS, LAURA LUTERI served on the Village's Special Events Commission from 1993 - 2001, helping to establish a number of popular community events for the enjoyment and education of residents, she founded the ever popular "Do It Yourself Sousa ", she is an admired member of the Sew Bee It Quilters of the Mount Prospect Historical Society and a valued friend of the Mount Prospect Garden Club; and WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees along with the entire community thank LA URA L UTERI for her commitment to public service and the betterment of Mount Prospect. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Irvana K. Wilks, Mayor of the Village of Mount Prospect, do hereby proclaim May 15, 2007 as a day of celebration and gratitude to "LAURA LUTERI" and recognize her for the many contributions she has made to the Mount Prospect Public Library and our community. Irvana K. Wilks Mayor ATTEST: M Lisa Angell Village Clerk Dated this 15th day of May 2007. INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Village of Mount Prospect Mount Prospect, Illinois TO: BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE MANAGER MICHAEL JANONIS VILLAGE CLERK LISA ANGELL PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER MAURA EL METENNANI FROM: MAYOR IRVANA K. WILKS DATE: May 15, 2007 SUBJECT: APPOINTMENT I hereby nominate the following individual for appointment as Chairman of Planning and Zoning Commission: Planning and Zoning Appointment: Richard Rogers 1715 N. Laurel H) 847-577-6757 C) 847-736-0849 To fill out unexpired term of Arlene Juracek Term to expire May 2010 I recommend confirmation of the appointment Richard Rogers as Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission. ~<tJ1~ IRVANA K. WILKS C: Community Development Director William Cooney I KW/dj