HomeMy WebLinkAbout00-137 Resolution No. 00-137
RESOLUTION
DESIGNATING THE CITY PARK AT
ARLINGTON AVENUE AND ST. CHARLES STREET AS THE
GEORGE VANDEVOORDE FIREFIGHTER MEMORIAL PARK
WHEREAS, George VanDeVoorde began his career with the
City of Elgin in the City of Elgin' s Fire Department on
August 1, 1947; and
WHEREAS, George VanDeVoorde was promoted to Lieutenant in
the Fire Department on January 15, 1956 ; and
WHEREAS, George VanDeVoorde was promoted to Captain in
the Fire Department on August 1, 1961 ; and
WHEREAS, George VanDeVoorde was promoted to Deputy Chief
of the Fire Department on April 15, 1965 ; and
WHEREAS, George VanDeVoorde was promoted to Chief of the
Fire Department on September 1, 1967 and served as Fire Chief
until his retirement from the Fire Department on June 30,
1984 ; and
WHEREAS, George VanDeVoorde served as City Councilman for
the City of Elgin from 1985 through 1987; and
WHEREAS, George VanDeVoorde served as Mayor of the City
of Elgin from 1987 through 1995; and
WHEREAS, George VanDeVoorde was responsible for much of
the growth in the city' s Fire Department and for forming the
city' s first paramedic team; and
WHEREAS, George VanDeVoorde was one of the city leaders
primarily responsible for bringing the Grand Victoria Casino
to the City of Elgin; and
WHEREAS, during his 47 years of public service with the
City of Elgin George VanDeVoorde exhibited the best qualities
of a leader in public service and served the community with
integrity and dignity; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper to recognize the public
service of George VanDeVoorde and his commitment to the City
of Elgin.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that the City of Elgin park located
immediately north of the intersection of Arlington Avenue and
St . Charles Street and south of Elgin Fire Barn Number 5
Museum is hereby named the "George VanDeVoorde Firefighter
Memorial Park" .
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: June 14, 2000
Adopted: June 14, 2000
Vote : Yeas 7 Nays 0
Attest :
s/ Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk