RESOLUTION FOR BOARD MEETING OF MARCH 7, 2019
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RESOLUTION sponsored by the Board of Commissioners recognizing the 64th Anniversary of the Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade
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WHEREAS, for 64 years, Chicagoans have celebrated Irish culture and heritage at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade; and
WHEREAS, the Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Local Union 130 UA has proudly sponsored the parade since 1955; and
WHEREAS, each year, to the delight of all parade celebrants, the Chicago River is dyed bright green in honor of the parade; and
WHEREAS, the parade begins at noon on March 16th and will honor Terry Hancock, President, Teamsters Joint Council No. 25 as Grand Marshal and St. Ignatius College Prep, celebrating 150 years, as 2019 Guests of Honor of the Chicago St. Patrick's Day Parade; and
WHEREAS, each year, a Parade Queen is chosen by a panel of judges to represent the spirit of the parade, and Madeline Mitchell was chosen Queen for 2019; and
WHEREAS, generations of Chicagoans have grown up enjoying the parade, proudly wearing their green and joining in the festivities; 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 64th Anniversary of the Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade; 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 engrossed, be presented to Parade General Chairman, James Coyne.
Dated: March 7, 2019
Approved as to Form and Legality: Susan T. Morakalis, General Counsel