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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
IN MEMORIAM OF THOMAS J. DELORENZO
WHEREAS, Thomas “Tommy” James DeLorenzo was born on July 8, 1986, and passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago after his fight with cancer; and
WHEREAS, Tommy was a graduate of James B. Conant High School, Harper College, and a 2008 graduate from Northern Illinois University with a Bachelor of Art’s degree in Business/Corporate Communications; and
WHEREAS, Tommy was of one of those rare individuals who knew exactly what he wanted to do from a very young age, and had the courage to go out and make his dreams a reality; and
WHEREAS, at just age 14, Tommy started his balloon business, Balloons by Tommy, and grew it into a business that inspired not only his clients but artists in his industry around the world; and
WHEREAS, for his impressive work and influence in the community, Tommy won many awards and was recognized alongside his partner in business and in life, Scott DeLorenzo; and
WHEREAS, Tommy could also be found marching proudly alongside his LGBTQ+ Community at the Chicago and Buffalo Grove Pride Parades, where his ballon displays could not be missed; and
WHEREAS, Tommy loved to bring a bit of magic and joy to everyone he met both in his job, but more importantly in his life -- aiming to make people feel special and seen; and
WHEREAS, he never let a moment go by without kindness, and a whole lot of sparkle, and even during his largest fight, he was always thanking and praising his medical team; and
WHEREAS, Tommy had a true love for life, with a passion for traveling with friends and family, throwing epic parties, gardening, raising and releasing monarch butterflies, while also enjoying quiet nights at home with his husband Scott and their dogs; and
WHEREAS, Tommy was the loving husband of Andrew Scott DeLorenzo; cherished son of Joseph and Mary DeLorenzo; treasured brother of Michael DeLorenzo and Deborah (Keith) Strohm; beloved uncle of Siena Strohm; and nephew of Carol (Carl) Theobald;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby offer its deepest condolences and most heartfelt sympathy to the family and many friends of Thomas J. DeLorenzo and joins them in sorrow at this time of loss.
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