https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&From=RSS&ID=8002862&GUID=077A1655-6CEB-4346-9BC0-F4C9C34DEDDALegistar15https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&From=RSS&ID=8002862&GUID=077A1655-6CEB-4346-9BC0-F4C9C34DEDDA077A1655-6CEB-4346-9BC0-F4C9C34DEDDA-2026-05-13-18-14-46Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION OBSERVING MAY 25, 2026 AS MEMORIAL DAY WHEREAS, since its founding in 1831, Cook County has been blessed with thousands of selfless patriots who devoted their lives to the safety and freedom of their state and nation, no matter the cost; and WHEREAS, in times of war, Cook County's residents have sent their beloved brethren into combat far from home, bearing loss of life and limb; and WHEREAS, Cook County residents have never failed to fulfill their solemn duty to defend liberty, both for themselves and for others, by military service across the generations; and WHEREAS, Cook County residents have given their lives in every American conflict since the County's founding, including the Civil War, the Spanish­ American War, two World Wars, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, the War on Terrorism and other conflicts; and WHEREAS, the Cook County has always honored the immeasurable wartime and peacetime contributions and sacrifice of the men and women of the United States Armed Forces; and WHEREAS, the act of remembrance for all fallen service membersWed, 13 May 2026 18:14:46 GMT