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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4. Mayor's Report 12/03/2013 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON WHEREAS, the holiday season has arrived, and it is the time of the year when, as individuals and as a community, we reflect on our relationships with others, the goodwill that is shared, and all that remains to be done to create a peaceful and safe world for all; and WHEREAS, such a solemn, but joyous, time should include exchanges of concern, care, and love among all people. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS: SECTION ONE: The President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect do extend to the citizens of Mount Prospect our sincere wishes for a joyous holiday season, and on behalf of our entire community, we extend to everyone a resolution of good faith and kindness so that there may be peace on this earth. SECTION TWO: 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: rd Passed and approved this 3 day of December 2013 _______________________ Arlene A. Juracek Mayor ATTEST: _____________________ M. Lisa Angell Village Clerk PROCLAMATION “NATIONAL DRUNK AND DRUGGED DRIVING (3D) PREVENTION MONTH” DECEMBER 2013 WHEREAS , motor vehicle crashes killed 886 people in Illinois during 2012; and WHEREAS , hundreds of those deaths involved a driver impaired by alcohol and/or drugs; and WHEREAS , the December holiday season is traditionally one of the most deadly times of the year for alcohol-impaired driving; and WHEREAS , for thousands of families across the state and nation, holidays are a time to remember loved ones lost; and WHEREAS, organizations across the state and the nation are joined with the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over and other campaigns that foster public awareness of the dangers of impaired driving and anti-impaired driving law enforcement efforts; and WHEREAS , the Village of Mount Prospect is proud to partner with the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Division of Traffic Safety and advocacy groups in the effort to make our roads and streets safer. NOW, THEREFORE , I, Arlene A. Juracek, Mayor of the Village of Mount Prospect do hereby proclaim December 2013 as “Drunk and Drugged Driving (3D) Prevention Month” in the Village of Mount Prospect and do hereby call upon all citizens, government agencies, business leaders, hospitals and other health care providers, schools and public and private institutions to promote awareness of the impaired driving problem, to support programs and policies to reduce the incidence of impaired driving and to promote safer and healthier behaviors regarding the use of alcohol and other drugs, this December holiday season and throughout the year. ___________________________ Arlene A. Juracek Mayor ATTEST: ______________________ M. Lisa Angell Village Clerk rd Dated this 3 day of December, 2013 Village of Mount Prospect Mount Prospect, Illinois INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM TO:BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE MANAGER MICHAEL JANONIS VILLAGE CLERK LISA ANGELL THERESA VAN OPDORP, SPECIAL EVENTS CHAIR JUDY THORN, SISTER CITIES VICE CHAIR FROM:MAYOR ARLENE A. JURACEK DATE:NOVEMBER 25, 2013 SUBJECT:APPOINTMENT/REAPPOINTMENTTO BOARDS/COMMISSIONS I hereby nominate the following individuals for appointment/reappointment to the following Boardsand Commission: Special Events Commission Term to expire December2017 Reappointment: Jill Friedrichs 615 S. School Street Sister Cities Commission Appointment: Evelyn Dorman To fill the unexpired term of Dorothy Kucera. 802 S. Carol LaneTerm to expireMay 2015 Robert and Patricia Usnik 17 Hatlen AvenueTerm to expire December 2017 I recommend the above-listed individualsbeappointed/reappointed. I believe theywill represent the Village fairly and objectively. ARLENE A. JURACEK AJ/djMayor