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File #: 25-1815    Version: 1 Name: HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF THE HONORABLE CLARENCE E. THOMAS
Type: Consent Calendar Resolution Status: Approved
File created: 3/11/2025 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 3/13/2025 Final action: 3/13/2025
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF THE HONORABLE CLARENCE E. THOMAS WHEREAS, Clarence "Obar" Thomas of Broadview, Illinois was born January 9, 1953 and departed this life on February 26, 2025; and WHEREAS, Clarence was a leader to the Proviso Township community serving as a Trustee for 12 years; and WHEREAS, Clarence was former President of the Proviso Township Democratic Organization and a former president of Cook County Young Democrats; and WHEREAS, Clarence was the Director of Building and Grounds at the Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview School District 89; and WHEREAS, Clarence was a proud Lifetime Member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated; and WHEREAS, Clarence will be remembered as a soft soul and tireless leader who sought the well-being of his community and its residents. His dedication and hard work in our community will leave behind a lasting impact and we are all profoundly grateful for his years of service and commitment to making a differe...
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PROPOSED RESOLUTION

 

HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF THE HONORABLE CLARENCE E. THOMAS

 

WHEREAS, Clarence “Obar” Thomas of Broadview, Illinois was born January 9, 1953 and departed this life on February 26, 2025; and

 

WHEREAS, Clarence was a leader to the Proviso Township community serving as a Trustee  for 12 years; and

 

WHEREAS,  Clarence was former President of the Proviso Township Democratic Organization and a former president of Cook County Young Democrats; and

 

WHEREAS, Clarence was the Director of Building and Grounds at the Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview School District 89; and

 

WHEREAS, Clarence was a proud Lifetime Member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated; and

 

WHEREAS, Clarence will be remembered as a soft soul and tireless leader who sought the well-being of his community and its residents. His dedication and hard work in our community will leave behind a lasting impact and we are all profoundly grateful for his years of service and commitment to making a difference in the lives of so many.

 

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that on behalf of the President, the members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners, this legislative body hereby extends our heartfelt condolences and comes together to honor the memory of the Honorable Clarence Thomas, celebrating his life and legacy; and


BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body, and a suitable copy of the same be tendered to the family of the Honorable Clarence Thomas as a means of conveying our sincerest apologies for their loss and our gratitude for his service to the residents of Cook County

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