RESOLUTION FOR BOARD MEETING OF OCTOBER 17, 2024
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RESOLUTION sponsored by the Board of Commissioners recognizing the 35th anniversary of the Federation of Women Contractors
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WHEREAS, on October 30, 2024, the Federation of Women Contractors (FWC) will officially celebrate its 35th anniversary. Founded in 1989, the FWC is credited as being the largest advocacy organization dedicated to women owned construction industry contractors in the State of Illinois; and
WHEREAS, the FWC represents women engaged in all industries that focus on construction including architecture and engineering firms, landscaping, professional services companies, specialty contractors, general construction, and suppliers; and
WHEREAS, the FWC helps to ensure that women owned businesses are provided with equal opportunities for economic success. To achieve that goal, the FWC advocates tirelessly for its members on the local, state, and national levels; and
WHEREAS, additionally, the FWC is a participant on numerous boards, commissions, and committees, ensuring that the concerns of its membership are heard; 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 recognize the 35th anniversary of the Federation of Women Contractors; 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, 2024