HomeMy WebLinkAbout4. MAYORS REPORT 05/06/2008
PROCLAMA TION
TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
"50TH ANNIVERSARY"
1958-2008
WHEREAS, in 1957 nine (9) residents inspired by faith, encouraged in population growth and motivated by a
desire to serve, held the first planning meeting to consider establishing a Methodist Church in the Village of
Mount Prospect; and
WHEREAS, on May 18, 1958 TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH was issued a Certificate of
Organization with eighty-eight (88) charter members, and Reverend Donald M Thomas appointed as Pastor;
and
WHEREAS, TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURH, has for five (5) memorable decades been a part of
Mount Prospect's history, and serves as an essential link to the spiritual needs, educational growth and social
well-being of its members and community; and
WHEREAS, the TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH congregation has generously supported and
financed needed facility projects and expansions to accommodate membership growth, facilitate spiritual
education programs and provide community based services including, a Nursery School open to all families in
Mount Prospect; and
WHEREAS, TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, opened its facilities to two (2) separate Korean
congregations until the members could afford their own house of worship ; and
WHEREAS, TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, is sensitive to the struggles and basic needs of
humanity, participating in a Prison Ministry at Cook County jail, bringing the work of God and prayer to all
seeking his voice, contributing volunteer hours andfunding to Habitat for Humanity, and since 1990 welcomed
the homeless as a host sitefor the Public Assistance Delivery System (PADS); and
WHERAS, TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, advocates diversity through its participation in a
clothes closet, English as a Second Language program (ESL) and the outreach efforts of the NIAGRA
Foundation; and
WHEREAS, in 1996, TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, dedicated a Memorial Center to honor and
thank God for the deceased church members whose faith and commitment were fundamental to the church
ministry; and
WHEREAS, TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, as an active participant in the Mount Prospect
Interfaith Council recognizes the significant role of the Faith Community in the Village of Mount Prospect, and
whose commitment to a Christian Community growing infaith and a desire to serve God's children in Mount
Prospect and the world beyond, moves forward with a vision, "Trinity - A Pathway Home to God. "
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Irvana K. Wilks, Mayor of the Village of Mount Prospect, along with the Mount
Prospect Village Board of Trustees, do hereby extend our sincere congratulations to TRINITY UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH on this truly momentous occasion and encourage everyone to recognize the many
contributions the congregation has made to our community.
Irvana K. Wilks
Mayor
ATTEST:
M Lisa Angell
Village Clerk
Dated this 6th day of May, 2008.
PROCLAMATION
"NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK"
May 18-24,2008
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 17, 2008, 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, L Irvana K. Wilks, Mayor of the Village of Mount Prospect, do hereby
proclaim the week of May 18-24, 2008 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 6th day of May, 2008