RESOLUTION FOR BOARD MEETING MARCH 7, 2024
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RESOLUTION sponsored by the Board of Commissioners honoring Kevin Byrne
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WHEREAS, appointed Consul General to the Midwestern United States in Chicago in September of 2020, Kevin Byrne has a multitude of experience working on behalf of the Irish government; and
WHEREAS, a graduate of Trinity College Dublin, the University of London, and the London School of Economics and Political Science, Mr. Byrne began his career as a teacher, assistant editor, and research associate. In 2009, he was a trainee in the European Commission followed by a stint as a Political Affairs Assistant and Parliamentary Liaison Officer at the Mission of Japan to the European Union. In 2010, Mr. Byrne was the Third Secretary at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Ireland followed by his position as the Third Secretary at the Department of the Taoiseach. In 2013, Mr. Byrne was selected as the Vice Consul and Deputy Head of Mission at the Consulate General of Ireland in San Francisco. In 2016, he was the Deputy Director Global Staffing Network and in 2019 he was appointed the Deputy Director of Strategy Governance and Change Unit, and the Secretary to the Management Board; and
WHEREAS, a Naughton Scholar and recipient of the Illustrious Alumni Award from De La Salle College, Mr. Byrne is proficient in seven languages; and
WHEREAS, as the Consul General to the Midwestern United States in Chicago, Mr. Byrne has worked diligently to strengthen the connection between Ireland and the Midwest and to advocate for Irish interests in the region; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago is proud to honor Kevin Byrne and the contributions that he has made on behalf of Ireland; 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 our staff, do hereby honor Kevin Byrne; 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 Kevin Byrne.
Dated: March 7, 2024