R-1095 - 04/26/2011 - APPRECIATION - Resolutions2011 -AP -R -1095
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, JOHN W. CRAIG has faithfully and with dedication and distinction served the Village of Oak
Brook in his capacity as Village President from May, 2007 through May, 2011; and
WHEREAS, during the generous and dedicated rendering of said service JOHN W. CRAIG has given
unselfishly of his time, effort and expertise, contributing significantly thereby to the advancement and good of the
said Village and its citizens; and
WHEREAS, JOHN W. CRAIG also served on the Oak Brook Board of Fire and Police Commission from
December, 1993 to July, 1996 and was involved in the hiring and promotion of several police and fire personnel;
and
WHEREAS, during his service as a Village Trustee from May, 1999 to May, 2007 and while as Village
President, JOHN W. CRAIG advocated diligently for the business community and the Greater Oak Brook
Chamber of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, while Village President, JOHN W. CRAIG worked tirelessly to achieve a balanced budget
during tough economic times and established the Citizens Finance Advisory Committee to make
recommendations regarding Village expenditures and revenues; and
WHEREAS, JOHN W. CRAIG was instrumental in working with the Illinois Department of Transportation
for the widening of West 22nd Street as well as the resolution of the Friary Dispute and other major litigation; and
WHEREAS, as a member of the Oak Brook Civic Association, the Oak Brook Historical Society and the
Friends of the Oak Brook Library, JOHN W. CRAIG also gave unselfishly of his time for the betterment of the
Village of Oak Brook; and
WHEREAS, the 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 Board of Trustees of the Village of Oak Brook that the
said JOHN W. CRAIG 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 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 W. CRAIG for his
civic service as aforedescribed.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a duly certified copy of this Resolution be delivered to the said JOHN
W. CRAIG and that this Resolution be spread upon the official permanent records of said Village.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Oak Brook, DuPage and Cook
Counties, Illinois, this 26th day of April, 2011.
APPROVED: �. @� G BEST:
Stelios Aktipis, Village Trustee
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, JOHN W. CRAIG has faithfully and with dedication and distinction served the Village of
Oak Brook in his capacity as Village President from May, 2007 through May, 2011; and
WHEREAS, during the generous and dedicated rendering of said service JOHN W. CRAIG has given
unselfishly of his time, effort and expertise, contributing significantly thereby to the advancement and good of the
said Village and its citizens; and
WHEREAS, JOHN W. CRAIG also served on the Oak Brook Board of Fire and Police Commission
from December, 1993 to July, 1996 and was involved in the hiring and promotion of several police and fire
personnel; and
WHEREAS, during his service as a Village Trustee from May, 1999 to May, 2007 and while as Village
President, JOHN W. CRAIG advocated diligently for the business community and the Greater Oak Brook
Chamber of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, while Village President, JOHN W. CRAIG worked tirelessly to achieve a balanced budget
during tough economic times and established the Citizens Finance Advisory Committee to make
recommendations regarding Village expenditures and revenues; and
WHEREAS, JOHN W. CRAIG was instrumental in working with the Illinois Department of
Transportation for the widening of West 22' Street as well as the resolution of the Friary Dispute and other
major litigation; and
WHEREAS, as a member of the Oak Brook Civic Association, the Oak Brook Historical Society and the
Friends of the Oak Brook Library, JOHN W. CRAIG also gave unselfishly of his time for the betterment of the
Village of Oak Brook; and
WHEREAS, the 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 Board of Trustees of the Village of Oak Brook that
the said JOHN W. CRAIG 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 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 W.
CRAIG for his civic service as aforedescribed.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a duly certified copy of this Resolution be delivered to the said
JOHN W. CRAIG and that this Resolution be spread upon the official permanent records of said Village.
ADOPTED and APPROVED by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Oak Brook, DuPage and Cook
Counties, Illinois, this 26tH day of April, 2011.
APPROVED:
Stelios dpis, Village Trustee
Charlotte K. Pruss, Village Clerk