File #: 14-0396    Version: 1 Name: Recognizing 4st Annual Fishing Derby
Type: Consent Calendar Resolution Status: Approved
File created: 7/18/2014 In control: FPD Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 7/22/2014 Final action: 7/22/2014
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING 4TH ANNUAL FISHING DERBY WHEREAS, the Cook County 15th District fourth annual fishing derby was held on Sunday, June 8, 2014 at Busse Woods Grove 25; and WHEREAS, the derby provided an opportunity for Cook County residents, to take advantage of the fishing opportunities that the Cook County Forest Preserve offers and introduce people to the sport of fishing; and WHEREAS, the event took place during this year's Illinois Free Fishing Days, no fishing license was required for those who participated; and WHEREAS, the fishing derby was a success and all the sponsors who volunteered are greatly appreciated, including Cabala's, the Arlington Anglers and Nature's Little Recyclers; and WHEREAS, Cabela's, a business in the 15th District specializes in outdoor gear provided prizes for the largest and smallest fish; and WHEREAS, the Arlington Anglers measured and kept track of the different fish caught to determine the winners; and WHER...
Sponsors: TIMOTHY O. SCHNEIDER
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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
 
Recognizing 4tH Annual Fishing Derby
 
 
WHEREAS, the Cook County 15th District fourth annual fishing derby was held on Sunday, June 8, 2014 at Busse Woods Grove 25; and
 
WHEREAS, the derby provided an opportunity for Cook County residents, to take advantage of the fishing opportunities that the Cook County Forest Preserve offers and introduce people to the sport of fishing; and
 
WHEREAS, the event took place during this year's Illinois Free Fishing Days, no fishing license was required for those who participated; and
 
WHEREAS,  the fishing derby was a success and all the sponsors who volunteered are greatly appreciated, including Cabala's, the Arlington Anglers and Nature's Little Recyclers; and
 
WHEREAS, Cabela's, a business in the 15th District specializes in outdoor gear provided prizes for the largest and smallest fish; and
 
WHEREAS, the Arlington Anglers measured and kept track of the different fish caught to determine the winners; and
 
WHEREAS, Nature's Little Recyclers donated earthworms that had been produced locally by sustainable means,
 
WHEREAS, about 200 anglers, both young and old came out to Busse Woods to participate in the fishing derby; and
 
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,  the Board of Commissioners of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County recognizes the Cook County 15th District 4th Annual Fishing Derby as a success; and
 
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution be spread up the official proceedings of this Honorable Body.
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