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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3Representatives wish to recognize the Metro West Council of
4Government on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of its
5founding; and
 
6    WHEREAS, The Metro West Council of Government is a
7non-profit organization founded in November of 2004; it serves
8a population of more than 750,000 in Kane, Kendall, and DeKalb
9Counties; and
 
10    WHEREAS, The Metro West Council of Government fosters
11regional cooperation to address issues, including managing
12growth, transportation, and water conservation, and the
13promotion of sustainable economic development; and
 
14    WHEREAS, The Metro West Council of Government provides a
15united voice for municipalities and serves as their advocate;
16it provides networking opportunities for area mayors and
17managers, which allows them to share ideas and address common
18issues; and
 
19    WHEREAS, The Metro West Council of Government serves its
20members and the region by: promoting excellence in local
21government; evaluating the impact of pending State and federal

 

 

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1legislation on municipalities; articulating municipal concerns
2and advocating municipal positions on local, regional, State,
3and national issues; fostering intergovernmental communication
4and cooperation; providing research, technical assistance,
5training, and leadership development opportunities to members;
6and addressing growth, transportation, and water conservation
7issues affecting the region; and
 
8    WHEREAS, The Metro West Council of Government sponsors
9special programs and events to connect State and federal
10elected officials with local officials and community leaders,
11such as the Legislative Breakfast, the Springfield Drive Down,
12the State of the Counties Luncheon, Orientation Seminars for
13Newly-Elected Officials, and the Legislative Barbeque and
14Session Review; therefore, be it
 
15    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
16NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
17we recognize the Metro West Council of Government on its 10th
18anniversary and wish them many more successful years; and be it
19further
 
20    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
21presented to the Metro West Council of Government Board of
22Directors and to the Mayor or Village President of each member
23municipality as an expression of our esteem and respect.