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This resolution congratulates the CFA Society Chicago on reaching its 100th anniversary, recognizing its significant contributions to the investment profession. The resolution highlights that the society was founded in 1925 with 16 investment professionals and is the oldest investment analyst society worldwide, now boasting over 4,000 members from diverse professional backgrounds such as portfolio managers, research analysts, economists, and regulators. It emphasizes the society's mission to promote high standards of ethics, education, and professional excellence in the investment industry, and outlines five key organizational pillars including championing ethical behavior, fostering inclusion and diversity, being a respected knowledge source, raising professional standards, and expanding the investment culture to serve investors and society. The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation is noted as a globally-recognized credential considered one of the highest distinctions in investment management. The resolution officially congratulates the CFA Society Chicago on its centennial milestone and directs that a suitable copy of the resolution be presented to the organization as an expression of esteem and respect.

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