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RESOLUTION NO.
"A DAY OF REMEMBRANCE"
SEPTEMBER 11, 2001
WHEREAS, today we remember and honor those individuals who tragically perished in the senseless
and destructive acts of terrorism on September 11, 2001; and
WHEREAS, commemorating this tragic event allows us to recognize the heroic sacrifices and generosity
of our nation's military service members, firefighters, rescue workers, law enforcement and public works
personnel, and citizens; and
WHEREAS, September 11 shall always be a sad reminder of the physical and emotional devastation of
global conflict; yet it is also a day to unite with hope and vision for world peace; and
WHEREAS, on September 11, 2007, we are strengthened by the wisdom, courage and compassion of
those who pursue peace and justice in the world; and
WHEREAS, Mount Prospect will commemorate and remember the events of September 11, 2001 with a
remembrance ceremony to take place on Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. at the Mount
Prospect Public Safety Building; and
WHEREAS, all residents and businesses are encouraged to fly the United States flag at half-staff and
observe a moment of silence on September 11, 2007 to honor those who died, and as a reminder of the
freedom we cherish and a sign of solidarity and support for our country.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS ACTING IN THE EXERCISE OF THEIR
HOME RULE POWERS:
SECTION ONE: That this Resolution shall be publicized so all will know the citizens of Mount Prospect
remember September 11, 2001 with sadness and unite to honor the men, women and children whose
lives were suddenly and pointlessly taken; and
SECTION TWO: That an official copy of this Resolution be suitably prepared and presented
at the September 11, 2007 rememberance ceremony; and
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:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
Passed and Approved this 4th day of September, 2007.
Irvana K. Wilks
Mayor
ATTEST:
M. Lisa Angell
Village Clerk
A
PROCLAMA TION
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WEEK
SEPTEMBER 10- 14, 2007
WHEREAS, the Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce works with the businesses, merchants and
industry to advance the civic, economic, industrial, professional and cultural life of the Village of Mount
Prospect; and
WHEREAS, Chambers of Commerce have contributed to the civic and economic life of Illinois for 169
years since the founding of the Galena Chamber of Commerce in 1838; and
WHEREAS, this year marks the 88th anniversary of the founding of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce,
the state's leading broad-based business organization; and
WHEREAS, the Chamber of Commerce and its members provide citizens with a strong business
environment that increases employment, the retail trade and commerce and industrial growth in order to
make the Village of Mount Prospect a better place to live; and
WHEREAS, the Chamber of Commerce encourages the growth of existing industries, services and
commercial firms, and encourages new firms and individuals to locate in the Village of Mount Prospect;
and
WHEREAS, the State of Illinois is the home to international Chambers of Commerce, the Great Lakes
Region Office of the U. S. Chamber of Commerce, the Illinois Chamber of Commerce and more than
456 local Chambers of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, this marks the 9:td anniversary of the Illinois Association Chamber of Commerce
Executives, a professional development organization for the Chamber of Commerce professionals.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Irvana K. Wilks, Mayor of the Village of Mount Prospect, do hereby proclaim
September 10 through 14, 2007 as
"MOUNT PROSPECT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WEEK"
and express sincere appreciation on behalf of the Mount Prospect Village Board and Staff for the
steadfast efforts of all those involved in our local Chamber of Commerce.
Irvana K. Wilks
Mayor
ATTEST:
M. Lisa Angell
Village Clerk
Dated this 4th day of September 2007
Mount Prospect
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Village of Mount Prospect
Mount Prospect, Illinois
TO:
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
VILLAGE MANAGER MICHAEL E. JANONIS
TOM ZANDER CHAIR, SPECIAL EVENTS COMMISSION
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER MAURA EL METENNANI
VILLAGE CLERK LISA ANGELL
FROM:
MAYOR IRVANA K. WILKS
DATE:
AUGUST 30, 2007
SUBJECT: APPOINTMENT
I hereby nominate the following individual to serve on the Special Events Commission:
Special Events Commission
New Appointment:
Dawn Fletcher Collins
11 South School Street
C) 847/414-5813
W) 847/394-7320
To fill out unexpired term of
Della Baldwin who resigned.
Term to expire August 2008
I believe Dawn would make a helpful addition to the Special Events Commission and I
heartily recommend her confirmation.
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