R-1057 - 09/22/2009 - APPRECIATION - Resolutions2009 -AP -R -1057
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
WHEREAS, JOHN G. BAAR has faithfully and with dedication and distinction served the Village
of Oak Brook in his capacity as a member of the Oak Brook Board of Fire and Police Commissioners from
July, 1996 to August, 2009, serving as Chairman from 2003 to August, 2009, and
WHEREAS, JOHN G. BAAR applied his knowledge and unfailing common sense which has
proved invaluable in hiring and promoting the highest caliber of individuals for both the Fire and Police
Departments, and
WHEREAS, during his term on the Oak Brook Board of Fire and Police Commissioners, JOHN G.
BAAR was involved in the hiring of approximately twenty -four firefighter /paramedics and twenty -two
police officers, as well as participating in the promotion of approximately sixteen fire department and
twenty police department personnel, and
WHEREAS, during the generous and dedicated rendering of said service JOHN G. BAAR has
given unselfishly of his time, effort and expertise, contributing significantly thereby to the safety of the said
Village and its citizens, and
WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees are of the opinion that a record of such faithful
service should be made and spread upon the records of said Village
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of
Oak Brook that the said JOHN G. BAAR be and is hereby commended for his loyal service to the Village
of Oak Brook and the citizens thereof
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Oak
Brook, for and on behalf of said Village and its citizens, do hereby extend their appreciation and gratitude
to the said JOHN G. BAAR for his civic service as aforedescribed
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a duly certified copy of this Resolution be delivered to the said
JOHN G. BAAR and that this Resolution be spread upon the official permanent records of said Village
ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Oak
Brook, DuPage and Cook Counties, Illinois, this 22nd day of September, 2009
Charlotte K Pruss
Village Clerk