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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. PASSED and AP'PROVED this day 17�'of July 2006. _ � i ��" 'M " � � �G � 'z,�- T-- � ' Mayor . �� ATTEST: '� ;j: 3 � � � � � 3 �, 1 �^�\ �� \�...�� � �(\,"( � l'r ity Clerk ,� 1 ,w t� � _ �, �l ` ` �Olv .. `� } � 1 � 1 1 G:, _ , ' l , � �; ,