RESOLUTION FOR BOARD MEETING OF MAY 2, 2019
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RESOLUTION sponsored by the Board of Commissioners Recognizing Dr. Anuja Gupta, Jayshree Patel, Rita Singh, and Dr. Asha Oroskar for their contributions to their community in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May (As Revised)
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WHEREAS, each May we are honored to commemorate the rich and diverse culture of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, and take delight in recognizing their immeasurable contributions to the prosperity of the Greater Chicago Area; and
WHEREAS, the Asian American and Pacific Islander community is one of the fastest growing segments of our population with more than 500,000 Asian Americans making the Greater Chicago area their home; and
WHEREAS, the Asian American and Pacific Islander community represents many nations and ethnicities with unique languages, cultures, and experiences; and
WHEREAS, we acknowledge and celebrate the social, economic, and democratic contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders; and
WHEREAS, we acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of four South Asian Americans who have made great contributions in promoting their community: Dr. Anuja Gupta, Jayshree Patel, Rita Singh, and Dr. Asha Oroskar; 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 Dr. Anuja Gupta, Jayshree Patel, Rita Singh, and Dr. Asha Oroskar for their contributions to their community in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May; 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 Dr. Anuja Gupta, Jayshree Patel, Rita Singh, and Dr. Asha Oroskar.
Dated: May 2, 2019