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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
IN MEMORIAM OF BRENDAN SIDDALL
WHEREAS, Brendan David Siddall was born on February 12, 1999; and
WHEREAS, Brendan showed remarkable talent and incredible intelligence from a very young age, and began his career in theater in the summer before his 9th grade year playing the titular role in a production of Peter Pan; and
WHEREAS, Brendan continued through high school playing in community theater as well as the school’s drama club, singing in the school choir, playing the sax in the marching band, and was a Drum Major during his junior and senior year; and
WHEREAS, Brendan also ran on his track and cross-country teams whilst maintaining an excellent academic record, taking multiple Advance Placement courses successfully and was chosen as a finalist for the National Merit scholarship; and
WHEREAS, Brendan was later accepted at DePaul University with academic scholarships, and fell in love with Chicago immediately; and
WHEREAS, he was quickly promoted to RA of his dorm and took care of his students with grace and kindness; and
WHEREAS, when he was still just a student, he joined with the Chicago Gay Men's Chorus at 18 years old and began to find his people; and
WHEREAS, Brendan was eventually elected president of the Chicago Gay Men's Chorus membership council, and his leadership skills were apparent; and
WHEREAS, Brendan spent the next 7 years in and out of school, working various jobs, until he started his job at Misericordia, an adult living facility for special needs people; and
WHEREAS, Brendan was always strongly passionate about this job, providing care to people that needed him; and
WHEREAS, Brendan was known to all as a welcoming, inclusive, encouraging, and uplifting person who gave his time and attention to all;
WHEREAS, Brendan was an incredibly caring son and family member to his loving family including his parents David and Jacqui Siddall, his brother, Chase (Rachel) Siddall, his grandfather, Al J. Makarewicz, his maternal uncle and aunt Alex (Melissa) and Jill Makarewicz, and his paternal aunt and uncles Karen, Philip, and Peter Siddall; and
WHEREAS, his family is so immensely proud of Brendan and the incredibly empathetic, kind, and passionate man he became; and
WHEREAS, Brendan was part of the Chicago Gay Men's Chorus ensemble that performed this year for Cook County during its Pride Month Celebrations on June 12, 2025; and
WHEREAS, his voice and talent, in addition to the other amazing singers who performed that day, touched the audience and exemplified Brendan’s care for community as he lifted his voice in celebration of the LGBTQ+ community he loved so much; and
WHEREAS, he was tragically struck in a hit-and-run crash, and passed away on June 21, 2025;
WHEREAS, Brendan was a radiant soul whose spirit touched the lives of all who were fortunate enough to know him; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County does hereby offer its deepest condolences and most heartfelt sympathies to the family and many friends of Brendan Siddall and joins them in sorrow at this time of loss; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body, and suitable copies be tendered to the family of Brendan Siddall so that his memory may be so honored and ever cherished.
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