Summer 25 OP Newsletter

COMMUNITY PRIDE

At the Illinois School Resource Officer Association Annual Awards ceremony, Officer Charles Kirby was announced as the runner-up for the Illinois School Resource Officer of the Year out of 650 certified SROs in the state of Illinois. The SRO of the Year Award recognizes a School Resource Officer who has demonstrated outstanding service, dedication and effectiveness in working with students, school staff and the broader community.

At the May 19 Board of Trustees Meeting, the Village of Orland Park honored employees of its Public Works Department as a part of National Public Works Week. On behalf of the Village, Mayor Jim Dodge recognized Matt Hanna for his over 25 years of service. Congratulations to all who were recognized, and we thank each of the employees for their dedicated public service. At the June 16 Village Board Meeting, Mayor Dodge and Trustee Lawrence proclaimed the week of June 15 - 21, 2025 as National Grasslands Week in Orland Park. Orland Grasslands volunteers were recognized for their hard work and dedication in leading restorative activities, such as seed collections, wildlife monitoring and photography, outreach and education opportunities and more.

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