RESOLUTION FOR BOARD MEETING OF APRIL 18, 2019
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RESOLUTION sponsored by the Board of Commissioners recognizing Andy Donakowski and his work at Friends of the Chicago River
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WHEREAS, Andy Donakowski has been the Policy and Planning Specialist at Friends of the Chicago River since July, 2016; and
WHEREAS, Andy has spent his time at Friends of the Chicago River engaging with government officials, partners and supporters to advocate for systemic changes that improve the Chicago River system; and
WHEREAS, under his leadership, Friends of the Chicago River developed the Public Land Assessment tool to better understand conditions along the Chicago River system; and
WHEREAS, Andy coordinated the Planning Committee of Friends of the Chicago River to ensure river- sensitive design is incorporated into large-scale development projects; and
WHEREAS, Andy is responsible for the development and implementation of the 2017-2019 Chicago River Summit; and
WHEREAS, Andy was instrumental in the inaugural “The Big Jump” which has encouraged elected officials from every level of government to jump into the Chicago River in order to highlight the collective success in improving the river’s quality and to demonstrate a shared commitment to making the Chicago River swimmable for all; 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 Andy Donakowski and his work at Friends of the Chicago River; 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 Andy Donakowski.
Dated: April 18, 2019
Approved as to Form and Legality: Susan T. Morakalis, General Counsel