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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE LIFE OF LACY LLOYD THOMAS
WHEREAS, Lacy Lloyd Thomas was born on November 13, 1956, in Memphis, Tennessee, to Albert and Lucille Thomas. He graduated Thornridge High School located in Dolton, Illinois. He attended Chicago State University and obtained his Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting; and
WHEREAS, Lacy L. Thomas began his career with Deloitte & Touche as a Senior Assistant Accountant, he quickly realized his passion to serve was more suited for the healthcare industry; and
WHEREAS, Lacy L. Thomas spent a tour-of-duty with Evangelical Health, and his immediate success allowed him the opportunity to pursue and secure the position as senior accounting analyst at Michael Reese Hospital, which at the time, was one of the oldest and largest hospitals in Chicago thereby launching his career within the medical industry; and
WHEREAS, Lacy L. Thomas unwavering commitment, expertise, experiences, and positive reputation within the financial healthcare industry resulted in him being selected as the Hospital Director at John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County with the responsibility of overseeing a budget of $400 million and a staff of nearly 4,600 employees; and
WHEREAS, Lacy L. Thomas, from 1981 to 1983, held the title as President for Chicago Chapter of the National Association of Black Accountants, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, Lacy L. Thomas in 2003, relocated from Chicago, Illinois to Las Vegas, Nevada to serve as the Chief Executive Officer for the University Medical Center of Southern Nevada; and
WHEREAS, Lacy L. Thomas led a successful and illustrious career spanning over decades. He held various senior management and C-Level positions with various organizations leaving positive impacts throughout these organizations with staff morale and efficient financial sustainability; and
WHEREAS, Lacy L. Thomas interest to pursue ongoing excellence lead him to establish L. Thomas Consulting Services allowing him to continue providing sound financial and administrative services within the service and healthcare industries; and
WHEREAS, Lacy L. Thomas was most known as a prominent leader with exceptional skills and traits as a communicator, problem-solver, and organizer; and
WHEREAS, Lacy L. Thomas enjoyed spending time with his family, church family, friends, and fraternity brothers. He also had a passion for strengthening the community. He is survived by his wife Henrene Lindsey, his sons Joshua, Jerry, and daughter Ebonee; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County, on behalf of the 5.2 million residents of Cook County does hereby honor and celebrate the life of Lacy Lloyd Thomas and his many contributions bettering the lives of all residents in Cook County, Illinois; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body and that an official copy of the same be tendered to the family of Lacy Lloyd Thomas.
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