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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
IN MEMORY PAM COCKRELL
WHEREAS, Pam Cockrell sadly passed away on August 17, 2024 and;
WHEREAS, Pam was born December 28, 1951; and
WHEREAS, Pam attended Evanston Township High School and graduated in 1969; and
WHEREAS, Pam then met the love of her life, Sonny, at Southern Illinois University; and
WHEREAS, Pam is survived by her husband (Sonny), children (Corrie, Josh (Lisa) and Kourtney), siblings (Bruce, Penny, and Paula), and her only precious grandchildren (André, Jordan, and Liana) and all of her beloved nieces and nephews; and
WHEREAS, Pam's professional career began with volunteering at HeadStart as a teenager, and eventually joining McDougal Littell textbook publishing company, for about a decade; and
WHEREAS, Pam also gained extraordinary experience in medical billing and strong connections to many in the medical field, leading to her dedication to serve as a community resource for navigating medical insurance systems; and
WHEREAS, Pam challenged the educational tracking systems that reinforced institutional racism in the classroom and petitioned for more cultural diversity in the fine arts; and
WHEREAS, Pam's heart and spirit was filled with love, generosity, empathy, and a very clear and direct moral compass, exemplified in so many ways - from Christmas cookies, to holiday cards, to daily "good morning" memes; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County hereby honors Pam Cockrell for her contributions to society and a life spent devoted to her family and community; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be provided to the husband of Pam Cockrell and the Cockrell family.
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