WHEREAS, he has been an active member in Berkeley Youth Baseball Association, West Suburban Chiefs of Police, and the West Suburban Juvenile Officers Associations; and

 WHEREAS, he has served on the Village of Berkeley Police Pension Board and E911 Commissions; and

 WHEREAS, his expertise in Police work was invaluable to the organization and his colleagues, and his role as mentor, teacher and friend has influenced the growth and development of many young officers; and 

WHEREAS, he continues to serve the community and Village with dignity, honor and pride, and

WHEREAS, we wish to extend our sincere appreciation for his outstanding performance and duty with the Police Department; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Village President and Board of Trustees that

Chief Timothy Griffin be recognized for his many loyal years of service to the Village of Berkeley and the community.

Resolved this 19^TH day of April, 2005

Michael A. Esposito- Village President

WHEREAS, Gregory was based in Usufiyah, Iraq in the North Babil Providence and worked in the field throughout a particularly dangerous region of Iraq, known as the Sunni Triangle; and 

WHEREAS, Gregory helped secure the area in Usufiyah to allow for local elections, of which 70% of the total votes cast were from Usufiyah and allowed the democratic process to be preserved; and

WHEREAS, Gregory was injured by a car bomb while he was on a routine mission patrol, received the Purple Heart medal on December 13, 2004, and was recommended for a medal for valor related to the incident; and

            WHEREAS, the citizens of Berkeley recognize the sacrifices made by Gregory being called out of the country, away from home and family, and appreciate the bravery exhibited by facing danger to life and limb; and 

WHEREAS, while she was in office, she was instrumental in implementing the House Decorating/Snowman building contest in conjunction with the Annual Holiday Tree Festival, she was instrumental in reviving the Berkeley Banner which is now called the Berkeley Matters newsletter, she also organized the free movie day=s event; and

WHEREAS, she has served on the Berkeley Youth Commission board, was active in the girl scouting community, was an active member of St. Domitilla=s Council of Catholic Women, and has served on the West Cook County Solid Waste Agency Board; and

WHEREAS, some of the areas in which she has worked to improve the quality of life for Berkeley residents included helping in the organization of a recycling program, planting flowers in the areas around the Village Hall, and donating her time to run the Youth Commission=s corn roast at the annual picnic; and

WHEREAS, she possesses the type of tireless energy and concern for her neighbors and the Village as a whole, which contributes to the true spirit of the community; and

WHEREAS, the Village of Berkeley has benefited from her involvement and appreciates her service, dedication and commitment to furthering the quality of life for the residents of the community.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by MICHAEL A. ESPOSITO, President of the Village of Berkeley, that Susan Kolzow be commemorated and remembered for her unique contributions to the improvement, growth and vitality of the Village of Berkeley and through her continuous and valuable efforts and talents will serve to indelibly commemorate Susan Kolzow as a proud resident and valuable village official of the Village of Berkeley.