Journal of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Chicago - May 20, 2019
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Source: Journal of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Chicago
5/20/2019
INAUGURAL MEETING
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MUSICAL PRELUDE.
The Chicago Gay Mens Chorus, led by Artistic Director Jimmy Morehead, performed a series of musical selections including "World".
The ensemble from the Puerto Rican Arts Alliance, led by Founder and Executive Director Carlos Hernandez-Falcon, performed a series of musical selections.
The After School Matters Choir, led by Directors Daniel Henry and Jean Hendricks, performed a series of musical selections including "Bridge Over Troubled Water and "Rise Up".
The Native American Veterans Group of Trickster Art Gallery, led by Courte Tribe and Chief Executive Officer Joseph Podlasek Ojibwe Lac Oreilles, and the Ribbon Town Drum from Pokagon Band of Potawatomi performed the ceremony dedication.
The Merit School of Music, comprised of Joshua Mhoon, piano, and Steven Baloue, violin, performed a musical selection.
Chicago Sinfonietta -- Project Inclusion, led by Executive Director Jim Hirsch and comprised of Danielle Taylor, violin; Fahad Awan, violin; Seth Pae, viola; and Victor Sotelo, cello, performed a series of musical selections, including "At Last" and "Chicago".
INTRODUCTION OF 2019 -- 2023 CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS-ELECT.
Each of the members-elect of the 2019 -- 2023 City Council of Chicago was introduced as they entered the arena.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS.
The following special guests were introduced:
Mr. Mark Flessner, Corporation Council appointee for the City of Chicago;
The Honorable Kim Foxx, Cook County States Attorney;
