HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 06-08 - 07/17/2006 - Christie Moore Appreciation R-06-008
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS,the mission of the Garden Quarter Neighborhood Resource Center is: "To enhance
the quality of life by encouraging educatioq promoting healthy lifestyles, and developing multicultural
relationships";and
WHEREAS, the Garden Quarter Neighborhood Resource Center is a collaborative community
effort supported by: the City of McHenry, McHenry School District #15, McHenry County Mental Health
Board, Ill. Dept. of Human Services (Teen REACI�, Community Property Management, and the McHenry
County Latino Coalition;and
WHEREAS, Christie Moore was named the first Project Director and began her service at the
Garden Quarter Neighborhood Resource Center in January of 2004;and
WHEREAS, Christie Moore has created a sense of community where one was lacking and
e�cpanded the concept of community at the Garden Quarter Apartments;and
WHEREAS,while serving at the Garden Quarter Neighborhood Resource Center,Christie Moore
has spearheaded numerous projects and efforts with the residents of the Garden Quarter Apartments,
including: after school progtams, an English as a second language program, an on-site community garden,
and a children's mural project, as well as giving the Garden Quarter Neighborhood Resource Center project
international exposure through the Ireland International Exchange Program;and
WHEREAS,during her tenure with the Garden Quarter Neighborhood Resource Center, Christie
Moore worked very closely with the City of McHenry Police Department to establish and maintain open
communicabion, resulting in a significant reduction in the number of police calls to the Garden Quarter
Apartments over the past two years;and
VVHEREAS,w'hile serving at the Garden Quarter Neighborhood Resource Center,Christie Moore
worked closely with McHenry High School District#156, as well as organizations such as Big Brothers/Big
Sisters of McHenry County, in soliciUing teen volunteers to serve at the Garden Quarter Neighborhood
Resource Center;and
WHEREAS, Christie Moore will be remembered for her commitment and dedication to
communiry service and her devodon and steadfastness in establishing lifelong relationships and maldng a
positive everlasting impact on the residents of the Crarden Quarter Apartments.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the McHenry City Council goes on record as
recognizing these accomplishments and expresses its appreciation and gratitude to Christie Moore on behalf
of the citizens of McHenry for her service as the first Project Director for the Garden Quarter Neighborhood
Resource Center.
BE IT FURT'HER RESOLVED that this resolution be incorporated into the minutes of this
meeting and that a copy be presented to Christie Moore.
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