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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
PROPOSED RESOLUTION IN REMEMBRANCE OF AUBREY SCOTT HUNTER
WHEREAS, Aubrey Scott Hunter was born September 25, 1966 in Evanston, Illinois and passed away on January 26, 2025; and
WHEREAS, Aubrey graduated from Evanston Township High School in 1984, before continuing his education at Lincoln University in Jefferson City MO.; and
WHEREAS, At Lincoln University, Aubrey earned his Bachelors of Science in Economics and became a proud member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, Aubrey built a remarkable 30 plus year career as a successful entrepreneur, establishing and running several businesses, in addition to holding leadership roles in sales and business development positions for other companies and organizations; and
WHEREAS, Aubrey’s passion for sports was established early as one of the only Black hockey players on the Evanston team and entire hockey league at the time. He would excel at baseball and became an avid golfer, in addition to finding joy in coaching his son’s baseball team; and
WHEREAS, Aubrey dedicated himself to the growth and development of youth baseball in Evanston through his leadership of the Jackie Robinson Baseball League within the Evanston Baseball and Softball Association (EBSA); and
WHEREAS, he has served as a mentor, coach, and advocate, ensuring that youth players of color-often unseen and outnumbered but never out-talented-felt valued, included, and empowered within the EBSA community; and
WHEREAS, his unwavering commitment to equity, mentorship, and the love of the game has left a lasting impact on the players he coached, shaping them not only as athletes but as confident young individuals; and
WHEREAS, Aubrey was a devoted father who cherished spending time with loved ones and proudly exhibiting his dedication to his fraternity and community service; and
WHEREAS, Aubrey is survived by his parents Fred and Leila Hunter of South Carolina, His children Derek, Erin and Isaac, his brothers Stuart (Joy), and Kenyon of Evanston and Gyata Kimmons (Leslie) of Homewood-Flossmoor, his nephew Trumain Hunter-Ceruti (Justyn) of Florida, four nieces Alesia Hunter of Evanston, KyRen Hinter of Texas, Layla and Morgan Kimmons of Homewood-Flossmoor, one great niece Maya Lynn Hunter-Ceruti and a host of other loving relatives and friends who honor his legacy; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County hereby honors Aubrey Scott Hunter for his contributions to society and a life spent devoted to his passion with family and community; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be provided to the parents and family of Aubrey Scott Hunter.
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