Resolutions 1999-2002

Resolutions sponsored or co-sponsored by Commissioner Goslin from 1999-2002
TitleSummaryStatus
Encouraging the Illinois Legislature to Re-Enact the Safe Neighborhoods ActEncourages the Illinois General Assembly to re-enact the Safe Neighborhoods Act, proven effective in reducing illegal possession of firearms.Passed 1/1/00
Recognizing Adam M. Sworden on Achieving the Rank of Eagle ScoutPassed 2/15/00
Naming the Purple Coneflower the Official Flower of Cook CountyPassed 3/9/00
Recognizing James W. Smirles, Glenview Citizen of the YearPassed 4/5/00
Establishing a Generous Jury ProgramEstablishes a program allowing Jurors to donate their daily stipend to a court-related charity.Passed 4/18/00
Submitting Advisory Referendum on Providing Comprehensive Prescription Drug Benefits to Senior CitizensPoses the question of whether to provide comprehensive prescription drug benefits to senior citizens, in accordance with the mission to provide decent health care for everyone, to the voters of Cook County at the General Election.Passed 9/7/00
Establishing the Lead Poisoning Prevention FundEstablishes Lead Poisoning Prevention Fund with excess funds from the Torrens Indeminity FundFinance 10/4/00
Honoring Leo Stec, Glenview Chamber of Commerce Business Person of the Year 1999Passed 10/4/00
Directing Cook County to Develop and Implement a Plan to Reduce County Waste Through Reuse and RecyclingCalls for a plan to reduce County waste with a goal of 25% waste diversion and an accompanying 25% waste disposal cost reduction.Passed 10/4/00
Recognizing Honorable Congressman John E. Porter, 10th District for His Years of Public ServicePassed 11/2/00
Honoring John Flavin on the 40th Anniversary of His OrdinationPassed 12/19/00
Requesting Authority from the Illinois Legislature to Implement New Voting TechnologyPassed 1/4/01
Calling Upon the US Congress to Increase the Appropriation for Low Income Home Energy Assistance ProgramPassed 1/4/01
Honoring the 25th Anniversary of Prospect Heights' IncorporationPassed 2/21/01
Honoring Retiring Police Chief David J. KellyPassed 2/21/01
Honoring the 40th Anniversary of the Optimist Club of GlenviewPassed 2/21/01
Honoring Chris Buchberger, Recipient of the "Unsung Heroine Award"Passed 3/20/01
Honoring Glenview Village President Nancy L. FirferPassed 3/20/01
Honoring Barrington Township Supervisor Martha D. RushPassed 3/20/01
Honoring Wheeling Township Supervisor Jerry SadlerPassed 4/4/01
Honoring Leo Stec on his 50th BirthdayPassed 7/10/01
Honoring the Glenview Senior ClubPassed 9/6/01
Celebrating the Opening of Hackney's 6th RestaurantPassed 11/20/01
Advisory Referendum on a "September 11 Public Health Trust Fund"Puts question to voters in referendum: Should Illinois put $25 million from its annual share of the
tobacco settlement to create a September 11 Public Health Trust Fund to strengthen local public health departments and protect the people of Illinois from
chemical and biological threats?
Passed 12/18/01
Honoring Mary E. Anderson, recipient of the "Unsung Heroine Award"Passed 3/21/02
Requesting that the Governor develop and implement a plan to resolve issues arising from the new parole initiative implemented by Illinois in July, 2002Passed 4/9/02
Designating "National County Government Week” in recognition of contributions made and the leadership offered by the counties of our nation.Passed 4/9/02
Honoring Buffalo Grove Village Manager Bill BallingPassed 4/9/02
Establishing the Cook County Elected Officials Compensation Review BoardCreates an impartial board to review the compensation of elected officials in Cook CountyWithdrawn 4/9/02
Establishing a Cook County Integrated Criminal Justice Information System CommitteeEstablishes a Cook County Integrated Criminal Justice Information System Committee charged with preparing a plan for the development of an integrated criminal justice information systemPassed 4/23/02
Honoring Jay Hungerford on his 50th BirthdayPassed 5/7/02
Honoring Harriet and John Damisch on their 50th AnniversaryPassed 5/21/02
Celebrating the Retirement of John BlegenPassed 6/18/02
Supporting the Passage of the Public Safety Ex-Offender Self Sufficiency Act of 2002Supports passage of this act, which proposes to amend the IRS code of 1986 to reflect a 2 year ex-offender low-income housing credit to encourage the providing of housing, job training and other essential services to federal and state ex-felons through a structured living environment designed to assist the ex-offender in becoming self-sufficientPassed 6/18/02
Honoring Steven K Bucklin as Glenview Chamber of Commerce's Business Person of the YearPassed 9/19/02
Supporting Senate Bill 1171Supporting bill that addresses budgetary concerns of the Forest Preserve District and other units of government in regard to legislation limiting taxing power not adjusted for inflation.Passed 12/17/02