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File #: 19-0912    Version: 1
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
File created: 9/11/2019 In control: Miscellaneous & New Business
On agenda: 9/19/2019 Final action: 9/19/2019
Title: RESOLUTION sponsored by the Board of Commissioners honoring Frank M. Zuccarelli

RESOLUTION FOR BOARD MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

 

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RESOLUTION sponsored by the Board of Commissioners honoring Frank M. Zuccarelli

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WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (District) has a vision to recover resources that add value in both traditional and non-traditional ways; and

 

WHEREAS, to accomplish this goal, the District engages in meaningful community partnerships aimed at reducing waste as well as our carbon footprint, and revitalizing the environment; and 

 

WHEREAS, the District has developed a Class A Exceptional Quality (EQ) Biosolid material and aims to maximize the utilization of this product in our service area; and

 

WHEREAS, Frank M. Zuccarelli, in his capacity as a Chairman of the Board of Trustees at South Suburban College has partnered with the District on several occasions, specifically showcasing Biosolids at the 2019 South Suburban College Garden Day and at the 2018 South Suburban College Green Vendor Fair; and

 

WHEREAS, Frank M. Zuccarelli has assisted the District in our Restore the Canopy initiative by distributing over 100 oak tree saplings and raffling off one rain barrel; and

 

WHEREAS, Frank M. Zuccarelli has requested EQ Compost to be used at South Suburban College; 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, extend our deepest appreciation and gratitude to Frank M. Zuccarelli for his leadership and efforts in partnering with the District to further our mission; 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.

 

Dated:  September 19, 2019