RESOLUTION FOR BOARD MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 6, 2018
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RESOLUTION sponsored by the Board of Commissioners recognizing the tenth anniversary of the Irish Books, Arts and Music Festival
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WHEREAS, the Irish Books, Arts and Music Festival, also known as iBAM!, is an annual celebration of Irish arts and culture at the Irish American Heritage Center; and
WHEREAS, each October, iBAM! has drawn Irish authors, poets, musicians and artists for a weekend of cultural exchange and fun; and
WHEREAS, this year marks the 10th anniversary of iBAM!; and
WHEREAS, iBAM! will take place this October 27-28 at the Irish American Heritage Center with a Gala Awards Dinner on October 26th; and
WHEREAS, the Irish Books, Arts and Music Festival continues to be an exciting celebration of Irish arts and culture, drawing new participants every year; 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 the tenth anniversary of the Irish Books, Arts and Music Festival; 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.
Dated: September 6, 2018
Approved: MARIYANA T. SPYROPOULOS, President; BARBARA J. MCGOWAN, Vice President; FRANK AVILA, Chairman, Committee on Finance; KEN DUNKIN; 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