HomeMy WebLinkAbout4. MAYORS REPORT 09/07/2010 PROCLAMATION
"NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH"
SEPTEMBER 15 - OCTOBER 15, 2010
WHEREAS, National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates and recognizes the
contributions Hispanic Americans have made to the American society and
cultures; and
WHEREAS, National Hispanic Heritage Month also honors five of our Latin
American neighbors who celebrate their Independence days in September —
Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico and Nicaragua; and
WHEREAS, through hard work, a deep and abiding faith and a strong work
ethic, Hispanic Americans have pursued their dreams and contributed to the
strength and vitality of our Nation; and
WHEREAS, today, more than ever, Hispanic Americans play an integral role in
shaping our country. They serve as leaders in government, law and business and
enrich our culture, bringing creativity and innovation to everything from sports
to the sciences and from the arts to our economy; and
WHEREAS, Hispanics have served with honor in every conflict since the
Revolutionary War; they have made invaluable contributions through their
service to our country and taken their rightful place as heroes in our Nation 's
history.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Irvana K. Wilks, Mayor of the Village of Mount
Prospect, do hereby proclaim September 15 — October 15, 2010 as
"NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH"
and I encourage all individuals to applaud the accomplishments of Hispanic
Americans and recognize their many contributions to our community, state and
nation.
Irvana K. Wilks
Mayor
ATTEST.
M Lisa Angell
Village Clerk
Dated this 7th day of September, 2010
Mount Prospect
Village of Mount Prospect
Mount Prospect, Illinois
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: BOARD OF TRUSTEES
VILLAGE MANAGER MICHAEL JANONIS
VILLAGE CLERK LISA ANGELL
FROM: MAYOR IRVANA K. WILKS
DATE: AUGUST 30, 2010
SUBJECT: APPOINTMENT TO BOARDS /COMMISSIONS
I hereby nominate the following individual to serve on the respective Board and Commission
listed:
Youth Commission
Appointment:
Kevin Druffel John Hersey High School Term expires June 2011
Please refer to the Appointee Information Sheet for additional information. I recommend the
above - listed individual to be appointed. I believe he will represent the Village fairly and
objectively.
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