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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
IN MEMORIAM OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE CLERK LORRIE MURPHY
WHEREAS, Loretta "Lorrie" Murphy was born August 14, 1961, in Chicago IL; and
WHEREAS, Murphy began her nearly two decades of service to Elk Grove Village in 2005 when she was hired as a senior clerk for the Village; and
WHEREAS, Murphy then went on to serve as an executive secretary in the village manager’s office starting in 2012; and
WHEREAS, for the last eight years, Murphy has served as the Elk Grove Village Clerk, calling the roll at meetings, keeping official records, and helping coordinate local elections; and
WHEREAS, Murphy was known for her diligent work on behalf of the community, and a dear friend to those she worked with; and
WHEREAS, Murphy passed away peacefully with family by her side on Friday June 6, 2025, at 63 years old;
WHEREAS, Murphy is survived by her husband, Michael, of 41 years and two children Kelli and Kyle; 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 Lorrie Murphy 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 Lorrie Murphy and Elk Grove Village Mayor Craig Johnson, so that her memory may be so honored and ever cherished.
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