RESOLUTION FOR BOARD MEETING OF MAY 2, 2024
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RESOLUTION sponsored by the Board of Commissioners recognizing Chicago Water Week
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WHEREAS, Chicago Water Week will be held this year from May 5th-11th. Created as a tool for bringing together the best minds in water use and preservation, Chicago Water Week highlights the integral role that water plays in our everyday lives; and
WHEREAS, Current was founded in 2016, and is a partnership between the City of Chicago, World Business Chicago, local research universities and other agencies. The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago is a member of Current. The goal of Current is to advance water protection by creating alliances between various government agencies, organizations, businesses, and individuals; and
WHEREAS, Chicago Water Week plays a pivotal role in helping to address the critical issues that currently exist within our water environment. This event not only provides education regarding various crises, but creates collaborations between knowledgeable experts and financial contributors; and
WHEREAS, in recognition of Chicago Water Week, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago is hosting open houses at the Terrence J. O’Brien Water Reclamation Plant and the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant and will also be providing a virtual tour; 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 Chicago Water Week; 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: May 2, 2024