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
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.
end