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Glendale Heights honors retiring officials, issues proclamations including Sikh awareness month
Summary
At its May 1 meeting the village board recognized outgoing officials for years of service, presented proclamations for multiple awareness observances and heard remarks from a Sikh community representative.
The Village of Glendale Heights used part of its May 1 meeting to recognize outgoing elected officials, present multiple proclamations and accept remarks from community representatives.
Board members and staff presented service awards, photo books and plaques to outgoing officials including the mayor and long‑serving trustees and clerk. Village staff cited Mayor Coker's service since his 2021 election and highlighted past actions. Village clerk Marie Schmidt was recognized for 17 years as clerk (appointed March 6, 2008; elected April 7, 2009) and for presiding over 426 village board meetings during which staff said 1,569 ordinances and 1,695 resolutions were passed. Trustee Chester Pojak and Trustee Mary Schroeder also received recognition for long service and community involvement.
Marie Schmidt told the board, “It has been a pleasure getting to know so many people,” during her remarks. Trustee Chester Pojak offered memories and gratitude for his years of service.
The board also issued proclamations, including designating May as Motorcycle Awareness Month, Building Safety Month and Mental Health Awareness Month, and naming May 11–17 as National Police Week. In a separate recognition the board acknowledged Sikh awareness and appreciation; a Sikh community representative told the board that Sikhs are “the fifth largest religious community in the world” and outlined community tenets and local contributions.
Following formal remarks, the board and attendees moved to a reception with cake and photos to mark the transitions. No formal policy changes resulted from the recognitions; the segment was ceremonial and celebratory.
