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File #: 19-1042    Version: 1
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
File created: 10/10/2019 In control: Miscellaneous & New Business
On agenda: 10/17/2019 Final action: 10/17/2019
Title: RESOLUTION sponsored by the Board of Commissioners recognizing the U.S. Minority Contractors Association’s 28th Annual Millennium Builders Awards and Banquet

RESOLUTION FOR BOARD MEETING OF OCTOBER 17, 2019

 

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RESOLUTION sponsored by the Board of Commissioners recognizing the U.S. Minority Contractors Association’s 28th Annual Millennium Builders Awards and Banquet

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WHEREAS, the U.S. Minority Contractors Association’s 28th Annual Millennium Builders Awards and Banquet will be held November 14, 2019 at Belvedere Banquets in Elk Grove; and

 

WHEREAS, the U.S. Minority Contractors Association (USMCA) is a non-profit professional trade association of minority-owned and operated businesses located in Chicagoland suburban communities; and

 

WHEREAS, the USMCA provides professional, educational, technical and consulting services in the construction, environmental, building maintenance, architectural engineering design, hospitality training and general service industries; and

 

WHEREAS, the USMCA seeks to enhance the global position of its members through information technology, accessing capital and marketing each member's niche expertise; and

 

WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago has been a pioneer in recognizing economic contributions of minority business men and women; and

 

WHEREAS, this recognition is evidenced by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago's adoption and continuing advocacy of a policy which supports the legitimate aspirations of minority communities and businesses within its jurisdiction; and

 

WHEREAS, the development of minority business enterprises is in the best interests of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, the State of Illinois and the United States of America; 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 U.S. Minority Contractors Association’s 28th Annual Millennium Builders Awards and Banquet and urge our fellow citizens to take note of, and participate in, the special activities arranged in observance of this event; 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: October 17, 2019