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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING NADINE JAKUBOWSKI UPON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT
WHEREAS, Nadine Jakubowski has dedicated her professional life to public service; and
WHEREAS, Nadine has served as the Deputy Executive Officer of the Office of the Cook County Medical Examiner since October, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Nadine was instrumental in keeping the Medical Examiner’s Office operational during some of the most challenging times, including the COVID-19 pandemic and historically high homicides in 2020 and 2021; and
WHEREAS, Nadine developed and implemented substantial improvements in the financial operations of the Medical Examiner’s Office, including contract and budget oversight; and
WHEREAS, Nadine also played a significant role in ensuring that the Medical Examiner’s Office received and maintained national accreditation; and
WHEREAS, prior to her service with the Medical Examiner, Nadine worked many years for the people of the State of Illinois in the Office of the Treasurer; and
WHEREAS, Nadine also served the people of Cook County in various positions within the Circuit Court of Cook County, and as a Social Caseworker; and
WHEREAS, in addition to her dedication and hard work in each position in which she has served, Nadine cherished and nurtured her family, including her husband of 26 years, Gary Jakubowski, and their three daughters, Jessica, Jordan and Jenna; and
WHEREAS, Nadine will retire from Cook County on December 17, 2021;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT, RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby congratulate Nadine Jakubowski on her retirement, and wishes her much happiness in the company of her family after a commendable career; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Nadine Jakubowski.
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