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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING COMMISSIONER GREGG GOSLIN
WHEREAS, Commissioner Gregg Goslin, began his career on November 3, 1998 as a member of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners and served the Forest Preserves of Cook County with distinction for 20 years; and
WHEREAS, it is the mission of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County “to acquire, restore and manage lands for the purpose of protecting and preserving public open space with its natural wonders, significant prairies, forests, wetlands, rivers, streams, and other landscapes with all of its associated wildlife, in a natural state for the education, pleasure and recreation of the public now and in the future;” and
WHEREAS, the Forest Preserves District of Cook County has an over one-hundred-year history, currently spans almost seventy thousand acres, shares over sixty million visits annually, and contributes immeasurably to the quality of life of residents of Cook County and scientific research and conservation, including public-private partnerships with the Brookfield Zoo and Chicago Botanic Garden; and
WHEREAS, Commissioner Gregg Goslin earned his bachelors’ in Political Science and Secondary Education from Southern Illinois University Carbondale. He furthered his studies by pursing a postgraduate degree in Real Estate and a Real Estate license; and
WHEREAS, Commissioner Gregg Goslin served as a member of the Illinois House of Representatives, of the 89th General Assembly, additionally, he held many other Board positions within various committees as Green Government Initiative, Immigration Task Force, Telecommunications and Technology, National Association of Counties’ Hospital Task Force, Health System Reform, Homeland Security Funding, Thomas Place Senior Housing, and to many other committees where his passion for efficiency, accountability, and the desire to ensure a fair share of quality resources were being provided to others directed him; and
WHEREAS, with over five thousand acres of Forest Preserve Property in the 14th District, Commissioner Gregg Goslin’s ambition to be an advocate for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, introduced and passed the Recommitment to Public Safety resolution to encourage and maintain safe and accessible land use; and
WHEREAS, Commissioner Gregg Goslin supported the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Sustainability Doctrine which concentrates on maintaining the rich biological diversity and ecosystem services of the flora and fauna, in the Forest Preserves; and
WHEREAS, his confidence encouraged the approval of the creation of the Next Century Conservation Plan and formation of the Conservation and Policy Council, which ensured that nature thrives for future generations and that all citizens of Cook County feel welcome in the Forest Preserves; and
WHEREAS, Commissioner Gregg Goslin is chairman for the Finance Committee and the Botanic Garden for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, his commitment to increasing transparency and promoting fiscal responsibility is unparalleled; and
WHEREAS, Commissioner Gregg Goslin served as a member of the following Forest Preserve District of Cook County committees: Audit, Capital Development, Law Enforcement, Legislation and Intergovernmental Relations, Real Estate, Recreation, Workers’ compensation, and Zoological; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and Members of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners do hereby extend our sincere and grateful appreciation to Commissioner Gregg Goslin for his exemplary career in public service and on the Cook County Board of Commissioners, and our best wishes to him for continued success, happiness, and good health in the years to come; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body, and a suitable copy of same be tendered to Commissioner Gregg Goslin.
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