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PROCLAMATION
ACKNOWLEDGING THE
CONTRIBUTIONS OF MICHAEL A. ZADEL
TO THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
WHEREAS, MICHAEL A. ZADEL a proud, and loyal resident of the Village of Mount
Prospect since 1950, grew up on Pine Street in a home his parents built, graduated from
Prospect High School, and built an adult life centered on family and community in Mount
Prospect; and
WHEREAS, MICHAEL A. ZADEL, is the endearing husband of Carolyn Merkle Zadel,
proud father of Christopher, Adam and Suzy, Stepfather of Cari and Todd and adoring
Pappy of Cason, Billie, Anthony and Gwyneth; and
WHEREAS, on September 13. 1974, MICHAEL A. ZADEL joined the Mount Prospect
Village staff as a maintenance worker for Public Works, was promoted to Forestry
Foreman in 1976 and until his resignation in 1984, was a valued and dependable Village
employee; and
WHEREAS, MICHAEL A. ZADEL, continued his illustrious career as Superintendent of
Maintenance for the Village of Schaumburg from 1984 until 1990 when he accepted a
position as Roadway Maintenance Manager with the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority
until his retirement in 2013; and
WHEREAS, Michael A. Zadel began his civic involvement as a member of the Mount
Prospect Plan Commission from 1997 until his resignation in 2001; and
WHEREAS, MICHAEL A. ZADEL served with honor on the Mount Prospect Board of
Trustees from 2001 until the end of his fifth term in 2021, earning a reputation for
responsible fiscal leadership, ardent support of economic growth and development and
prudent decision-making based on reason, sensibility and objectivity; and
WHEREAS, MICHAEL A. ZADEL demonstrated those attributes in his service as Mayor
Pro Tem for at least three annual appointments during his tenure in accordance with the
established rotation of those duties among board members; and
WHEREAS, in 2006, MICHAEL A. ZADEL received the Prospect High School
Distinguished Alumni Award; and
WHEREAS, MICHAEL A. ZADEL served as an active representative of the Village to
the Northwest Municipal Conference Board of Directors and as a member of the NWVIC
Transportation Committee from 2019 to 2021; and
WHEREAS, MICHAEL A. ZADEL, recognizing the important and essential
relationship between state and local governments in order to provide for the health,
safety and enjoyment of our communities, was a valued member of the Northwest
Municipal Conference Legislative Days team, traveling to Springfield to advocate for
Mount Prospect and its neighbors to our state legislators; and his effective, collegial and
informed representation made lasting impacts on the state/local partnership Mount
Prospect enjoys; and
WHEREAS, MICHAEL A. ZADEL, personifies the Mount Prospect Lions Club slogan
"We Serve " dedicating his time as a proud member of this community organization since
2005, serving as chair of the popular Bluesmobile Cruise Nights, co-chair for Corned Beef
and Cabbage Dinner, honored member of the Legacy Committee, instrumental liaison for
the development of the Busse Pocket Park in 2019, and, since 2015, is the club's
Tailtwister, instilling his wholehearted enthusiasm, robust dedication and good fellowship
amongst his fellow Lion members and the entire community; and
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WHEREAS, MICHAEL A. ZADEL will be remembered for his leadership, integrity and
deep commitment to Village staff, fellow Board members and the residents of Mount
Prospect; and
WHEREAS, MICHAEL A. ZADEL made the difficult decision to not seek re-election in
2021; his presence in the community and devotion to civic service will undoubtedly
continue for many years to come.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Arlene A. Juracek, Mayor of the Village of Mount Prospect, do
hereby declare April 7, 2021 as "MICHAEL A. ZADEL DAY" in the Village of Mount
Prospect and acknowledge and recognize Michael A. Zadel for his years of heartfelt
service to the community and his sincere devotion to the Village. I urge all residents to
join me in wishing him and his lovely wife Carolyn many years of happiness and good
health.
Arlene A. Juracek
Mayor
ATTEST:
Karen M. Agoranos
Village Clerk
Dated this 7th day of April, 2021