RESOLUTION FOR BOARD MEETING OF JUNE 4, 2020
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RESOLUTION sponsored by the Board of Commissioners recognizing May 23, 2020 as the 2nd anniversary of Today‘s Inspired Latina Day
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WHEREAS, publisher Jackie Camacho Ruiz of the Fig Factor Foundation created the anthology series Today’s Inspired Latina to allow Latinas to share their stories of triumph in the face of adversity; and
WHEREAS, since its conception, Ms. Ruiz has published eight volumes of Today’s Inspired Latina and is preparing to publish the ninth volume; and
WHEREAS, more than 197 authors have contributed to Today‘s Inspired Latina. While the largest percentage of contributors have been from the Chicagoland area, authors from across the United States, Central America, South America, and Europe have also made contributions; and
WHEREAS, in 2018, Today’s Inspired Latina was honored by the International Latino Book Awards in the category of Most Inspirational Nonfiction Book - English; and
WHEREAS, Today’s Inspired Latina has inspired women across the globe and encouraged them to achieve their dreams; and
WHEREAS, Today’s Inspired Latina has participated in collaborations with corporations throughout the United States that support Latina equality; 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 May 23, 2020 as the 2nd anniversary of Today‘s Inspired Latina Day; 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: June 4, 2020