RESOLUTION FOR BOARD MEETING OF JANUARY 21, 2021
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RESOLUTION sponsored by the Board of Commissioners congratulating Brian E. Hickey, President and Business Manager of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 399, on his retirement
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WHEREAS, Brian E. Hickey is a native of Chicago. After graduating from De La Salle High School, he attended Northern Michigan University where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; and
WHEREAS, in 1980, Mr. Hickey joined the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 399 as an Engineer. He became active in the organization and as a result of his skill and qualifications, he quickly attained the title of Chief Engineer. He further progressed to become an Executive Board Member and later the Recording Secretary; and
WHEREAS, in 2000, Mr. Hickey was named President and Business Manager of the IUOE Local 399. He later added International Vice-President of the IUOE (2001) and Elected General Secretary -Treasurer of the IUOE (2011) to his list of titles; and
WHEREAS, in addition to his various positions in the IUOE, Mr. Hickey has served as a Board Member of the Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau Board of Directors, a member of the Chicago Federation of Labor - Finance Committee, a member of the Cook County Economic Development Advisory Committee, and a member of the Labor Council of the Amalgamated Bank of Chicago; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure as the President & Business Manager of the IUOE, in 2019 Mr. Hickey oversaw the completion and opening of a second training facility known as the Local 399 Technology Center. He also supervised the rehabilitation of relationships with local council members in both Illinois and Indiana with the goal of restoring the Union’s partnerships. Additionally, Mr. Hickey and his team secured a victory in their fight against the Indiana Grand Casino, in a partnership with UNITE HERE and the Teamsters; and
WHEREAS, outside of his numerous business responsibilities, Mr. Hickey has readily made himself available to volunteer in several organizations, including the Irish Fellowship Club of Chicago, the Mulliganeers, the Scottsdale Park Boys Little League, the St. Dennis Boys football team, and the St. Linus Athletic Association; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Board of Commissioners congratulates Brian E. Hickey on his retirement and anticipates that he will enjoy as much success in his retirement as he has enjoyed throughout his esteemed career; 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 congratulate Brian E. Hickey on his retirement from the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 399; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution be spread upon the permanent Record of Proceedings of the Board of Commissioner of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago and that a copy of same, suitably engrossed, be presented to Brian E. Hickey.
Dated: January 21, 2021