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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE LIFE OF THE LIFE OF DANNY BARLOW, IN MEMORIAM
WHEREAS, Danny Barlow, was born on June 13, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois, to his loving parents Marlene Barlow and Rapier “Ray” Bond; and
WHEREAS, Danny was the oldest of both Ray and Marlene’s children, Samuel, Sylvester, Derrick, Larry, and two younger sisters Cheryl, he was naturally the boss of everything; and
WHEREAS, Danny accepted Christ into his life early on. He was baptized at Morning Star Baptist church at a very young age, and;
WHEREAS, Danny began his formal education at Forestville Upper Grade Center followed by Dunbar high school, and was very active throughout his youth, taking on such activities as singing, tap dancing, JROTC and musical instruments including piano and bugle, and later trumpet and also wrestling and;
WHEREAS, Danny was a true leader of men and excelled in JROTC achieving the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and served in its highest ranking position as the Battalion Commander, and;
WHEREAS, Danny met his high school sweetheart, Linda (predeceased), whom he married shortly after highs school and had two wonderful children, Danny and William, and;
WHEREAS, Danny, later in life, being the suave and debonair man that he was, met Marie and her merry clan of kids (Tyjuana, Jack, Cyrita, Lamar, Edward and Lawrence (predeceased), and;
WHEREAS, Danny then met his wife for life and had three more wonderful children Vernon, Daniel and Maria. Danny shares over 50 grandchildren and great grandchildren with his wife, and;
WHEREAS, Danny had a great job that enabled him to provide for his kids as a Union Carpenter with the Carpenters Union local 1185, a job that he was proudly active in until retirement, and;
WHEREAS, Danny loved laying tile and working on construction sites, he spent decades as a member of 1185 and helped hundreds join the union including his sons, grandsons and many friends Danny, and;
WHEREAS, Danny, ever the hard worker, established himself in the flooring industry and remained active consulting multiple businesses on all things flooring until the day he was called home, and;
WHEREAS, Danny, was the life of every party and enjoyed cooking up a storm and being the grill master, with a side of Crown Royal and a few gambling adventures, and;
WHEREAS, Danny Barlow leaves behind a legacy of hard work, leadership, and infectious joy. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that on behalf of the President, the members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners and the 5.2 million residents of Cook County, this legislative body hereby extend our heartfelt condolences and come together to honor the memory of Danny Barlow, celebrating his life and the joy he brought to all who knew him; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we offer our support and solidarity to Danny’s family and loved ones during this difficult time, standing with them as they navigate the pain of their loss; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we hold Danny’s memory in our hearts and minds, striving to emulate his kindness, compassion, and zest for life in all that we do; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution presented to Danny's family as a token of our enduring love and support, and that it be recorded in the annals of our community as a testament to the profound impact of Danny’s life.
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