HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - R-15-005 - 04/27/2015 - HONORING ALD. GEOFFREY BLAKERESOLUTION R-15-005
WHEREAS, on November 2, 2009, Geoffrey T. Blake was appointed to the McHenry
City Council to serve the residents of Ward 4; was elected in 2011; and served honorably until
April 30, 2015; and
WHEREAS, Geoff served the City of McHenry, its residents and business community in
his capacity as Alderman and on several standing -committees including the Finance and
Personnel Committee, Parks and Recreation Committee and Public Works Committee; and has
acted in all matters with the welfare of the City uppermost in his mind; and
WHEREAS, during his years of service Geoff witnessed and assisted in:
• Inter -agency Mutual Aid Agreements;
• Modernization of Information Technology and Police Communication Systems;
• Establishment of Home Rule Authority;
• Design and Construction of the McHenry Riverwalk Phase 2;
• Purchase, design, and construction of Miller Point and Public Piers;
• Expanded PACE Dial -a -Ride Services;
• Municipal Center Needs Assessment and Enhanced Security Protocols;
• Development of McBark Dog Park;
• Expansion of the City of McHenry Forestry Division;
• Five years of balanced city budgets; and
• Planning, design for construction of the McHenry Recreation Center.
WHEREAS, Geoff can look back with pride on his numerous contributions and
accomplishments while serving our community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of McHenry
go on record as recognizing the many contributions and accomplishments of Geoffrey T. Blake
and expresses our appreciation and gratitude to him on behalf of the citizens of Ward 4 and the
entire McHenry community.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution be incorporated into the minutes of
this meeting and that a copy be presented to Geoffrey T. Blake.
Passed and approved this 27"' day of April 2015.
ATTEST:
Mayor
City Clerk