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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING COMMISSIONER DEBORAH SIMS
WHEREAS, Commissioner Deborah Sims will vacate her seat on the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners in the near future after 28 years of service to the residents of Cook County and visitors to the Forest Preserves of Cook County; 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 Preserve District of Cook County has an over one hundred-year history, currently spanning almost seventy thousand acres, experiencing over one hundred million visits annually, and contributing immeasurably to the quality of life of residents of Cook County, scientific research and conservation -- including public-private partnerships with the Brookfield Zoo and Chicago Botanic Garden; and
WHEREAS, Commissioner Sims has served as the President Pro Tempore of the Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners and Vice-Chairperson of the Committee on Capital Development and has served as a member of the Committees on the Botanic Garden, Contract Compliance, Finance, Labor, Legislative and Intergovernmental Relations, Real Estate, and Rules and Administration where her leadership and insights have aided the Forest Preserves in advancement of its mission and improved the quality of life of Cook County residents and Forest Preserves visitors; and
WHEREAS, Commissioner Sims, a dedicated public servant, made her mark on the Forest Preserves for generations to come in many ways including making the motion to add all Commissioners as sponsors -- to Resolution 21-0532, the resolution placing the November 2022 referendum...
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