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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF RONALD MCMILLON
WHEREAS, Ronald McMillon was born in July of 1956 to Ronald & Arlene McMillon; and
WHEREAS, Ronald grew up on the Southside of Chicago spending his childhood in Jeffery Manor & South Shore; and
WHEREAS, Ronald graduated from Mendel Catholic High School and attended Illinois State University before realizing his passion for public service and joining the Chicago Fire Department, where he served for nearly two decades. After leaving the fire department, Ronald obtained his realtor license and became a real estate agent; and
WHEREAS, Ronald married his wife Rhonda in 1981. The two would remain married until his passing; and
WHEREAS, in 1985, Ronald & Rhonda purchased a home in South Shore where they raised their children; and
WHEREAS, Ronald was preceded in death by his father Ronald McMillon. He leaves behind his wife Rhonda, children Julian, Zakiya, Jabari, Jamila (Sam), his grandchildren Skai and Criston, his mother Arlene, and his brother Kevin (Barbara), and a host of other loving family members and friends; and
WHEREAS, Ronald enjoyed playing golf, chess, watching sports, and spending time with his family; and
WHEREAS, Ronald will be remembered for his lively sense of humor and the joy he brought to those around him; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners, on behalf of the residents of Cook County, does hereby honor and celebrate the life and legacy of Ronald McMillon; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Ronald McMillon as a symbol of our respect, and heartfelt condolences.
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