Congratulations extended to American Airlines on 100th anniversary
- Record number: R2026-0024664
- Type: Resolution; category: Commendations & Declarations
- Status: Final
- Sponsor: Matthew J. O'Shea (19th Ward)
- Committee: City Council
- Submitted Date: Apr 7, 2026
- Introduction Date: Apr 15, 2026
- Final Action Date: Apr 15, 2026
- Official record: Office of the City Clerk
Impact report
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The City Council would formally congratulate American Airlines on its 100th anniversary and present the company with a copy of the resolution.
Who it affects
- American Airlines: The company would receive the City's congratulations and a copy of this resolution honoring its 100 years of service.
- American Airlines workers in the Chicago area: The resolution recognizes the nearly 10,000 team members the airline employs in the Chicago area, but does not change anything for them.
- 19th Ward residents: Their alderman, Matthew J. O'Shea, brought this resolution forward, but it does not change anything for them.
What changes
- No changes to daily life; this is a ceremonial resolution that expresses congratulations and gratitude.
- A copy of the resolution would be presented to American Airlines.
Money
- The resolution states American Airlines generated more than $16 billion in total economic output for the state in FY2024; this is a description, not a new cost or payment.
Where: 19th Ward; O'Hare International Airport
Lobbying and money
Computed links; money near a vote is not evidence that it influenced the vote.
Who lobbied on it
- American Airlines, Inc.: AMERICAN OPERATIONS AND AVIATION POLICY PRIORITIES (2 filings, Jan 1, 2026 to Jun 30, 2026; Patrick Carey; matched by client named)
Campaign donors named in it: American Airlines ($11,750 to alderpersons since 2019)
Alderpersons who received money from these interests
| Member | Amount | From |
|---|---|---|
| Walter R. Burnett | $3,500 | Patrick Carey (lobbyist for American Airlines, Inc.) |
| Pat Dowell | $3,000 | Patrick Carey (lobbyist for American Airlines, Inc.) |
| Jeylú B. Gutiérrez | $3,000 | Patrick Carey (lobbyist for American Airlines, Inc.) |
| Michael D. Rodriguez | $3,000 | Patrick Carey (lobbyist for American Airlines, Inc.) |
| Matthew J. Martin | $3,000 | Patrick Carey (lobbyist for American Airlines, Inc.) |
| Nicole T. Lee | $2,500 | Patrick Carey (lobbyist for American Airlines, Inc.) |
| William Conway | $2,500 | Patrick Carey (lobbyist for American Airlines, Inc.) |
| Emma Mitts | $2,500 | Patrick Carey (lobbyist for American Airlines, Inc.) |
| Andre Vasquez Jr. | $1,750 | Patrick Carey (lobbyist for American Airlines, Inc.); American Airlines, Inc. (company) |
| Brian Hopkins | $1,500 | Patrick Carey (lobbyist for American Airlines, Inc.) |
| Desmon C. Yancy | $1,500 | Patrick Carey (lobbyist for American Airlines, Inc.) |
| Gregory I. Mitchell | $1,500 | Patrick Carey (lobbyist for American Airlines, Inc.) |
| Peter Chico | $1,500 | Patrick Carey (lobbyist for American Airlines, Inc.) |
| Monique L. Scott | $1,500 | Patrick Carey (lobbyist for American Airlines, Inc.) |
| Jason C. Ervin | $1,500 | Patrick Carey (lobbyist for American Airlines, Inc.) |
| Nicholas Sposato | $1,500 | Patrick Carey (lobbyist for American Airlines, Inc.) |
| Samantha Nugent | $1,500 | Patrick Carey (lobbyist for American Airlines, Inc.) |
| Timothy R. Knudsen | $1,500 | Patrick Carey (lobbyist for American Airlines, Inc.) |
| Bennett R. Lawson | $1,500 | Patrick Carey (lobbyist for American Airlines, Inc.) |
| Debra L. Silverstein | $1,500 | Patrick Carey (lobbyist for American Airlines, Inc.) |