RESOLUTION FOR BOARD MEETING OF OCTOBER 2, 2025
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RESOLUTION sponsored by the Board of Commissioners recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Illinois Environmental Council (As Revised)
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WHEREAS, the Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) was created in 1975, shortly after the first Earth Day, to ensure that Illinois’ environmental community had a voice in public policy debates and legislative action, and has since grown into one of the strongest environmental communities in the state, representing more than 130 environmental organizations; and
WHEREAS, on September 19, 2025, IEC celebrated its 50th anniversary with the Environmental Leadership Dinner, honoring fifty years of environmental victories while looking ahead to future challenges; and
WHEREAS, over the last five decades, IEC has contributed to significant progress in environmental protection in Illinois, especially in the areas of clean water, wildlife and habitat conservation, energy policy, and waste and pollution regulation; and
WHEREAS, today, IEC works via collaboration and advocacy to foster informed decision-makers and communities while coordinating an important environmental movement; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District is proud to have hosted staff from IEC at a tour of the Calumet Water Reclamation Plant on September 12th; 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 the 50th anniversary of the Illinois Environmental Council; 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 Illinois Environmental Council.
Dated: October 2, 2025