RESOLUTION FOR BOARD MEETING OF JULY 6, 2017
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RESOLUTION sponsored by the Board of Commissioners recognizing Frank Pasquale’s years of service to the Village of Bellwood and congratulating him on his well-earned retirement
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WHEREAS, after serving three terms as Mayor of Bellwood, Frank Pasquale has announced his retirement; and
WHEREAS, before working in government, Mayor Pasquale spent the majority of his adult life as an educator, serving as a director of guidance and counseling at St. Joseph High School in Westchester, St. Patrick High School in Chicago and as an instructor at Wilbur Wright College in Chicago. He also worked as a part-time consultant in the corrections program at Chicago State University and served as an instructor; and
WHEREAS, Frank and his wife Vivian moved to Bellwood from Chicago in 1963, loving its small-town feel; and
WHEREAS, Frank served as a village trustee for six years before being elected Commissioner of Memorial Park District in Bellwood, serving for 20 years; and
WHEREAS, Frank was elected Mayor of Bellwood in 2001, during the economic downturn and devoted his tenure to ensure no services were cut to Bellwood residents, ultimately lowering their taxes; and
WHEREAS, a believer in the power of education, Frank was instrumental in making GED classes available to Bellwood residents through Triton College and bachelor’s and master’s degree programs available through Benedictine University; and
WHEREAS, his dedication to the residents of Bellwood included service as chairman of the West Cook Railroad Relocation and Development Authority and chairman of the Addison Creek Restoration Commission, where he worked to solve flooding issues in the community; and
WHEREAS, retirement will allow Frank more time to spend with Vivian and their children, Maria and Frank, Jr. and their families; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners and staff of the District extend their heartfelt wishes for as much success in his retirement as Frank has enjoyed throughout his career; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the Board of Commissioners of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, on behalf of ourselves and staff, do hereby recognize Frank Pasquale’s dedicated service to the residents of Bellwood and express our gratitude and appreciation for his work on behalf of the taxpayers of the District; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution be spread upon the permanent Record of Proceedings of the Board of Commissioners of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, and that a copy of same, suitably embossed, be presented to Frank Pasquale.
Dated: July 6, 2017
Approved: MARIYANA T. SPYROPOULOS, President; BARBARA J. MCGOWAN, Vice President; FRANK AVILA, Chairman, Committee on Finance; TIMOTHY BRADFORD; MARTIN J DURKAN; JOSINA MORITA; DEBRA SHORE; KARI K. STEELE; DAVID J. WALSH; Commissioners of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago
Approved as to Form and Legality: Susan T. Morakalis, Acting General Counsel