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TO: Aurora City Council
FROM: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
DATE: May 18, 2016
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Naming the Aurora Branch Court the "Judge R. Peter Grometer Aurora Branch Court."
BACKGROUND:
The police and court building on East Indian Trail was constructed during Mayor Weisner's first term and completed in late 2009. In addition to a police station with adequate room and modern technologies, the structure includes a court facility - the Aurora Branch court - at the west end. This allows us to hold court functions locally, saving money in overtime and travel expenses.
Having been in operation for several years, it seems appropriate at this time to name the judicial center. Upon thorough consideration, I could think of no one more deserving or appropriate to honor than retired Judge R. Peter Grometer, a life-long Aurora resident who has served as an elected Circuit Court Judge in our 16th Judicial Circuit of Kane County, as the Chief Judge of that circuit and, from 2001 to 2009, as member of the Illinois Appellate Court.
DISCUSSION:
As reflected in the attached biographical data, Judge Grometer has an impressive record of community service and currently serves on the Aurora Civic Center Authority Board and as a Director of the Juvenile Protective Association.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is recommended this Resolution be approved.
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Naming the Aurora Branch Court the "Judge R. Peter Grometer Aurora Branch Court."
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more than 25,000 persons and is, therefore, a home rule unit under subsection (a) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, subject to said Section, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs for the protection of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, Judge R. Peter Grometer is a stalwart member of the Aurora community; and
WHEREAS, Judge R. Peter Grometer, a life-time Aurora resident, has led a distinguished legal and judicial career, serving as both Judge and Chief Judge in the 16th Judicial Circuit of Kane County and as a member of the Illinois Appellate Court; and
WHEREAS, Judge R. Peter Grometer also has a distinguished history of community service, particularly in support of Aurora's youth.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: Recognizing the illustrious career and the many contributions of Judge R. Peter Grometer to the Aurora Community, the Aurora Branch Court will heretofore be named the "Judge R. Peter Grometer Aurora Branch Court, 16th Judicial Circuit of Kane County."