RESOLUTION FOR BOARD MEETING OF MAY 3, 2018
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RESOLUTION sponsored by the Board of Commissioners recognizing Korean Americans during Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month
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WHEREAS, each May we are honored to commemorate the rich histories and diverse cultures of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and take delight in recognizing their immeasurable contributions to the prosperity of the greater Chicago area; and
WHEREAS, Korean Americans are an integral part of the diverse fabric of the United States; and
WHEREAS, we acknowledge and celebrate the many organizations promoting Korean culture and empowering Korean Americans; and
WHEREAS, Global Pungmul Institute (GPI) is a community-based cultural and educational organization dedicated to developing and promoting traditional Korean culture and performing arts and to nurturing youth leadership through participation in these arts; and
WHEREAS, the mission of Hana Center is to empower Korean Americans through social services, community organization, culture and education in order to advance human rights; and
WHEREAS, Hanul Family Alliance is a community based non-profit that services Korean immigrants, serving over 7,000 individuals and families of all ages annually; and
WHEREAS, KAN-WIN has empowered immigrant survivors as they transition from crisis to long term empowerment through engaging the community, community outreach and advocacy for victims of domestic violence; and
WHEREAS, Korean American Association of Chicago (KAAC), as the official representing body and voice of Korean Americans, bridges the Korean American community to the mainstream society of the United States, promotes the City of Chicago in Korea and aids in the public relations between the United States and Korea; and
WHEREAS, Korean American Voter Organizing Initiative & Community Empowerment (KA Voice), is an organization dedicated to empowering Korean Americans through civic engagement and increasing voter representation of Korean Americans; and
WHEREAS, these organizations represent a small sampling of the profound influence Korean Americans have had in Chicago and throughout the United States; 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, hereby recognize Korean Americans during Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month; 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 copies of the same, suitably engrossed, be presented to representatives from the Korean American Community.
Dated: May 3, 2018
Approved: MARIYANA T. SPYROPOULOS, President; BARBARA J. MCGOWAN, Vice President; FRANK AVILA, Chairman, Committee on Finance; 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, General Counsel, STM:mmv