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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING FATHER ĆASTIMIR TIMOTHY MAJIĆ ON HIS 100TH BIRTHDAY
WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has been informed of the august occasion of Father Ćastimir Timothy Majić 's 100th birthday by John P. Daley, Cook County Commissioner for the 11th District; and
WHEREAS, Fr. Majić was born on January 9, 1914 in Croatia; and
WHEREAS, in 1933 Fr. Majić joined the Franciscan Order and was ordained on June 4, 1939 in Mostar, after having completed his philosophy and theology studies in both Mostar and Rome; and
WHEREAS, Fr. Majić furthered his pursuit of erudition in Friedburg, Germany, where he earned two doctorates, one in philosophy (1946) and one in theology (1951); and
WHEREAS, in 1951, Fr. Majić emigrated to Chicago; over the years he has written for several newspapers and periodicals, and has worked in parishes in St. Louis, New York and Milwaukee; and
WHEREAS, Fr. Majić served as the executive secretary of the Association of Croatian Priests in America and Canada for 20 years; and
WHEREAS, at age 97, Fr. Majić wrote a book which commemorated those of his fellow Franciscans who had been killed, evidencing his still-powerful memory and talent with the pen; and
WHEREAS, Fr. Majić lives at St. Anthony Friary, where he has served as guardian for the past decade; and
WHEREAS, Fr. Majić is a robust member of the Hyde Park community, where he mentors many individuals.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that I, Toni Preckwinkle, and the Cook County Board of Commissioners do hereby congratulate Father Ćastimir Timothy Majić on the venerable and joyous occasion of his 100th birthday, and do send our best wishes for continued health and happiness.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body, and that a suitable copy of same be tendered to Father Ćastimir Timothy Majić.
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