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February 27, 2006
Members of the Economic Development Commission
Dear Fellow Commissioners:
Announcement was made at the January 10, 2006 regularly scheduled board
meeting of the resignation of founding Commissioner pon Doherty. A suggestion
was made to pass a resolution honoring Don for his many years of faithful service
to the community as an Economic Development Commission charter member.
`- To that end, the McHenry City Council along with the EDC will be presenting a
joint resolution to Don at the March 13, 2006 regularly scheduled Council
meeting. You are cordially invited to attend and j oin us in recognizing Don. The
meeting begins at 7:30 and will be held in the Municipal Center Council
Chambers. Look forward to seeing you!
Sincerely,
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Susan E. Low
Mayor
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Executive Board: Richard Wimmer,Ned Neumann,Kay Bates,David Gelwicks
� RESOL UTION
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WHEREAS, Donald Doherty has submitted his resignation and has served as a founding
and charter member of the McHenry Economic Development Commission at its inception
September 29, 1981; and
WHEREAS, he has given unselfishly of his time and talents for the betterment of the
McHenry Community through volunteering on the Commission and acting as a pro-active liaison
between the McHenry County Board's Transportation Committee and the McHenry Economic
Development Commission, and has provided invaluable assistance in promoting the history,
tourism and numerous other beneficial qualities the City of McHenry has to offer both
commercial and industrial entities who are seeking relocation to a new environment; and
WHEREAS, Don has demonstrated pursuit of economic wellbeing for the McHenry
Area through his initiative in securing a hotel for the community, supporting the expansion of the
industrial/commercial tax base with the annexation and development of McHenry County's first
Corporate Business Park, being instrumental in securing the West McHenry Bypass, assisting in
the EDC System Review Survey, and providing encouragement for existing business entities to
aesthetically improve the entryways to the City and its commercial hubs; and
�'' WHEREAS, the City of McHenry in conjunction with the McHenry Economic
Development Commission wish to recognize the efforts, commitment and drive exhibited by
Donald Doherty and acknowledge the positive impact his efforts have had, and will continue to
have, on the citizens of the McHenry Community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the McHenry City Council and the
McHenry Economic Development Commission jointly go on record as recognizing Donald
Doherty's 24 }�ears of dedicated service and commitment to our community and express their
appreciation and gratitude along with their best wishes for pon in his future endeavors.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution be incorporated into the minutes of
this meeting and that a copy be presented to Donald Doherty.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 13th day of March, 2006.
Signed: Signed:
Mayor E.D.C. Chairman
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