HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 31-02 06/04/2002 ESOLUTION NO. 31-02
A RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO MS. LINDA ALLISON
FOR SERVICE TO THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
WHEREAS, since 1973, MS. LINDA ALLISON has devoted herself to education, serving in
positions as language arts coordinator and director of reading and language arts for School
District 59, principal at neighboring Juliette Low Elementary School, and finally as principal of
Robert Frost Elementary School in the Village of Mount Prospect; and
WHEREAS, when MS. LINDA ALLISON became Principal of Robert Frost Elementary School
in 1994, she began the daunting task of unifying a diverse student population, implementing
community outreach programs, and ministering to both staff and the community the importance
of renewing their commitment to fostering lifelong learners with an emphasis on citizenship,
leadership, and scholarship; and
WHEREAS, under the tutelage of MS. LINDA ALLISON, Robert Frost School has emerged as a
school committed to academic excellence, where community pride and involvement are evident
immediately upon entering its doors; and
WHEREAS, MS. LINDA ALLISON has made an enormous impact on Mount Prospect, with her
untiring efforts to unite school and community by extending the school day for families, by
instituting the "Good Morning Club," a breakfast program for children, by overseeing the
renovation of Robert Frost Elementary School, and by redefining the vision and mission of
Robert Frost Elementary School; and
WHEREAS, in 1998, MS. LINDA ALLISON's dedication to Mount Prospect's youth and
community was acknowledged, as the Village presented her with the Little Red School House
Shining Star Award.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION ONE: That the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect do
hereby acknowledge and recognize MS. LINDA ALLISON for her years of service to the Village
and hereby express our best wishes for a successful future.
SECTION TWO: That an official copy of this Resolution be suitably prepared and presented
to MS. LINDA ALLISON 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: Corcoran, Farley, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel
NAYS: None
Passed and approved this 4th day of June, 2002.
A T TE S T~
Village Clerk
Gerald L. Farle~y
Mayor