# Congratulations extended to Francis W. Parker School on 125th anniversary

- Record number: **R2026-0029064**
- Type: Resolution; category: Commendations & Declarations
- Status: Submitted to Clerk
- Sponsor: [Timothy R. Knudsen](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/43) (43rd Ward)
- Committee: City Council
- Submitted Date: Sep 29, 2026
- Introduction Date: Oct 14, 2026
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=2995910B-3FBC-F111-AAAE-001DD80B58E5)

## Impact report

> Written by AI from [the official document](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/ba020b87-2506-4f3f-be65-4dfe69007649.pdf). AI can make mistakes; the official document always wins.

This resolution congratulates Francis W. Parker School on its 125th anniversary and gives the school a copy of the resolution; it does not change any laws or rules.

**Who it affects**

- **Francis W. Parker School students, staff, alumni, and families**: The City Council formally recognizes their school's 125 years and sends best wishes to the Parker community.
- **Lincoln Park and 43rd Ward residents**: The resolution notes the school's role in the civic, educational, and cultural life of their neighborhood, but makes no changes for them.

**What changes**

- No changes to daily life; this is a ceremonial resolution.
- A copy of the resolution will be presented to Francis W. Parker School.

**Where**: 43rd Ward; Lincoln Park

**When**: October 14, 2026

## Lobbying and money

> Computed links; money near a vote is not evidence that it influenced the vote.

**Who lobbied on it**

- Francis W. Parker School: IMPROVEMENT/EXPANSION OF FACILITIES - SCHOOL AT 330 W. WEBSTER (2 filings, Oct 1, 2025 to Jun 30, 2026; Scott Saef; matched by client named)
- Francis W. Parker School: ADVOCATING FOR SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (1 filing, Jan 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2026; Michael Alvarez; matched by client named)
- Francis W. Parker School: ADVOCACY FOR PARKER DEVELOPMENT (1 filing, Apr 1, 2026 to Jun 30, 2026; Michael Alvarez; matched by client named)
- Belden Acquisition, LLC: ZONING APPROVAL FOR CONSTRUCTION AT FRANCIS PARKER SCHOOL (8 filings, Apr 1, 2026 to Jun 30, 2026; Langdon Neal; matched by semantic tfidf)

**Alderpersons who received money from these interests**

| Member | Amount | From |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Daniel La Spata](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/1) | $1,500 | Michael Alvarez (lobbyist for Francis W. Parker School) |
| [Desmon C. Yancy](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/5) | $1,500 | Michael Alvarez (lobbyist for Francis W. Parker School) |
| [Nicole T. Lee](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/11) | $1,500 | Michael Alvarez (lobbyist for Francis W. Parker School) |
| [Julia M. Ramirez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/12) | $1,500 | Michael Alvarez (lobbyist for Francis W. Parker School) |
| [Jeylú B. Gutiérrez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/14) | $1,500 | Michael Alvarez (lobbyist for Francis W. Parker School) |
| [David H. Moore](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/17) | $1,500 | Michael Alvarez (lobbyist for Francis W. Parker School) |
| [Jessica L. Fuentes](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/26) | $1,500 | Michael Alvarez (lobbyist for Francis W. Parker School) |
| [Felix Cardona Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/31) | $1,500 | Michael Alvarez (lobbyist for Francis W. Parker School) |
| [Scott Waguespack](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/32) | $1,500 | Michael Alvarez (lobbyist for Francis W. Parker School) |
| [Emma Mitts](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/37) | $1,500 | Michael Alvarez (lobbyist for Francis W. Parker School) |
| [Nicholas Sposato](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/38) | $1,500 | Michael Alvarez (lobbyist for Francis W. Parker School) |
| [Brendan Reilly](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/42) | $1,500 | Michael Alvarez (lobbyist for Francis W. Parker School) |
| [Timothy R. Knudsen](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/43) | $1,500 | Michael Alvarez (lobbyist for Francis W. Parker School) |
| [James M. Gardiner](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/45) | $1,500 | Michael Alvarez (lobbyist for Francis W. Parker School) |
| [Matthew J. Martin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/47) | $1,500 | Michael Alvarez (lobbyist for Francis W. Parker School) |
| [Debra L. Silverstein](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/50) | $1,500 | Michael Alvarez (lobbyist for Francis W. Parker School) |

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