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Skokie board approves consent agenda; issues proclamation marking 50th anniversary of the Cambodian genocide and honors outgoing trustees
Summary
The Skokie Village Board approved its consent agenda and read a standalone proclamation recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Cambodian genocide. The board also presented block‑party awards and issued tributes to four departing trustees and Mayor George Van Dusen.
The Village Board of Skokie approved the consent agenda at its April meeting and separately read a proclamation marking the 50th anniversary of the Cambodian genocide, Mayor George Van Dusen said.
Trustee Lisonbee Pierce Slobin moved to approve the consent agenda; Trustee Ralph Klein seconded the motion. In a roll call, trustees present voted yes and Mayor Van Dusen said, “Aye. The motion passes.” One proclamation item had been removed from the consent agenda so it could be read aloud later in the meeting.
The board read a proclamation recognizing the Cambodian genocide and presented it to Laura Oak, who identified herself as board president of the National Cambodian Heritage Museum and Killing Fields Memorial. Oak thanked the board and said the recognition “is not only a celebration of our heritage and culture, but also a reflection of the strong bonds that unite us.”
The Human Relations Commission presented its annual Block Party of the Year awards. Maria Monastero Bueno, chair of the commission, said 79 block parties were hosted last year and 22 applied for the award; three winners were selected. The winning blocks and summary details announced by the commission: the 3900 block of White Cloud Drive (July 21; features included live music, a bounce house, library studio support and donations to the Niles Township Respite Center), the 4600 block of Grove Street (Aug. 10; bookmobile and District 68 participation and an international food fest), and the 5100 block of Morse Avenue (Sept. 14; bicycle parade, movie under the stars, garden walk and labeled communal dishes). Winners received certificates and will have a Block Party of the Year sign displayed for one year.
Board members and staff gave tributes to four departing trustees and to Mayor George Van Dusen. Trustee Edie Sue Zucker, who was recognized for her work creating the co‑responder program and other initiatives, told the board, “This has been the honor of my life, and I leave with a grateful heart.” Trustee comments and mayoral remarks emphasized collaboration with village staff and highlighted recent responses to a village water incident in which officials distributed bottled water and restored service.
No new policy or ordinance was enacted at the meeting; the consent agenda covered routine items and the proclamation and awards were ceremonial recognitions. The board adjourned after a reception for outgoing members.
