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File #: 21-0793    Version: 1
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
File created: 8/27/2021 In control: Miscellaneous & New Business
On agenda: 9/2/2021 Final action: 9/2/2021
Title: RESOLUTION sponsored by the Board of Commissioners recognizing Asian American youth trailblazer Ella Yoo

RESOLUTION FOR BOARD MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

 

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RESOLUTION sponsored by the Board of Commissioners recognizing Asian American youth trailblazer Ella Yoo

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WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago recognizes Ella Yoo as an Asian American youth trailblazer for her numerous accomplishments and her role as a minority ambassador; and

 

WHEREAS, Ella Yoo excelled in her academic coursework and is a 2021 graduate of Niles North High School in Skokie, IL; and

 

WHEREAS, During her tenure at Niles North High School, Ms. Yoo was known as a caring person and was a committed, compassionate, and driven leader; and

 

WHEREAS, Ms. Yoo was the President of Niles North High School’s Student Government and an outstanding leader on the Dance Marathon Executive Committee; and

 

WHEREAS, Ms. Yoo was a member of the Niles North High School Pan Asian Student Association and Social Justice Club and presented the Senior Memory at the 2021 commencement ceremony; and

 

WHEREAS, Ms. Yoo remains dedicated to learning about issues of social justice and actively working in the community to help empower and improve the lives of those who are less fortunate.

 

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 Ella Yoo as a youth trailblazer; 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: September 2, 2021