RESOLUTION FOR BOARD MEETING OF MAY 16, 2019
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RESOLUTION sponsored by the Board of Commissioners recognizing the contributions and accomplishments of Today’s Inspired Latina and declaring May 23, 2019 as “Today’s Inspired Latina” Day
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WHEREAS, publisher Jackie Camacho-Ruiz of Fig Factor Media Publishing created the anthology series, “Today’s Inspired Latina”, to allow Latinas to share their stories of triumph in the face of adversity, with five volumes published and another scheduled for launch May 23, 2019; and
WHEREAS, more than one hundred thirty authors have contributed to the “Today’s Inspired Latina” series to date, with the largest percentage from the Chicago area; an
WHEREAS, “Today’s Inspired Latina” was honored by the International Latino Book Awards in the “Most Inspiring Book” category; and
WHEREAS, the geographic location of “Today’s Inspired Latina” contributing authors has grown beyond Chicago, to include authors nationwide and into Central America, South America and on the European continent; and
WHEREAS, the first European volume containing Latina authors residing in Europe will be launched in Fall 2019 in Amsterdam; and
WHEREAS, “Today’s Inspired Latina” has become an international movement for women’s empowerment, marshaling a spirit of sisterhood, encouragement and collaboration that has fueled business growth, speaking careers, nonprofit organizations, podcasts, solo books, consulting careers and media platforms that are actively helping Latinas reach their dreams; and
WHEREAS, “Today’s Inspired Latina” has attracted collaborations with Fortune 500 companies such as Estee Lauder who want to support Latina empowerment across the country; 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, hereby recognize the contributions and accomplishments of “Today’s Inspired Latina” and declare May 23, 2019 to be Today’s Inspired Latina Day in Cook County.
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: May 16, 2019