title
PROPOSED RESOLUTION
GEORGE P. MITCHELL, IN MEMORIAM
WHEREAS, transitioned from this life to the next on June 24, 2023 surrounded by family and friends; and
WHEREAS, George was a loving and devoted husband to Patricia who sadly preceded him in death; and
WHEREAS, George was a cherished father to Byron and Lisa; and
WHEREAS, he was an adored grandfather to Trinity, Andrew and Jaden; and
WHEREAS, he was a loving brother to Joseph (Cheryl), a sister, Carmeryl (Bob) and another brother, Gregory and was loved by many cousins, nieces and nephews; and
WHEREAS, George, born on Nov. 5, 1943, was an Evanston/Skokie resident for many decades; and
WHEREAS, he worked for Commonwealth Edison for over a quarter century, ascending to several director-level positions before retirement; and
WHEREAS, his career of service began after retirement, as he became more active with the Episcopal Church, Skokie Caucus Party (many committees/commissions), the Chicago School of Professional Psychology (life trustee and past president) and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Evanston Alumni Chapter (past polemarch, or senior officer); and
WHEREAS, George played a crucial leadership in role in his local NAACP chapter. He served as President of the Evanston/North Shore NAACP and President of the Illinois; and
WHEREAS, George served on the Village of Skokie Plan Commission with Commissioner Josina Morita; and
WHEREAS, George had a deep commitment to his community and fought for equality in all spaces he served; and
WHEREAS, he will be missed dearly by friends and family; and
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the Cook County Board of Commissioners do hereby offer our deepest condolences to the family of George P. Mitchell; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of George P. Mitchell.
end