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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
IN HONOR OF CLARENCE L. AND MARY F. BROOKINS 75TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
WHEREAS, Clarence L. and Mary F. Brookins, residents of Lansing, Illinois, will celebrate their Diamond Jubilee Wedding Anniversary on May 6, 2025, marking an extraordinary milestone in their lives; and
WHEREAS, the celebration of seventy-five years of marriage is a rare and remarkable achievement, recognized by the United States Census Bureau, which estimates that Clarence and Mary are among fewer than 1,000 couples in the entire United States to reach this incredible milestone; and
WHEREAS, Clarence L. Brookins after graduating from high school, went on to become the pastor and founder of True Foundation Missionary Baptist Church, where he served for over fifty years with dedication and love; and
WHEREAS, Clarence L. Brookins is a retired Cook County Sheriff, contributing greatly to his community; and
WHEREAS, Mary F. Brookins, a devoted partner, earned her associate’s degree from Chicago State University and made significant contributions to the fields of insurance, health care, and education while also maintaining their household; and
WHEREAS, over the course of their long and fulfilling marriage, Clarence and Mary have raised a loving and close-knit family, consisting of eight children, twenty grandchildren, thirty-five great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren, all of whom have been deeply influenced by their wisdom, values, and love; and
WHEREAS, as a community, we honor the strength, commitment, and example set by Clarence and Mary Brookins, whose love, hard work, and dedication have not only shaped their own family but have also left an indelible mark on our village of Lansing, Illinois.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County, on behalf of the many residents of Cook County takes great pleasure in honoring and celebrating the 75th wedding anniversary of Clarence L. and Mary F. Brookins and wishes them many more years of happiness together; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body, and a suitable copy be presented to the Brookins family to honor and cherish their love for each other, their family, and their community.
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