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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION HONORING THE REMARKABLE LIFE AND LEGACY OF MYLES LEE REED SR.
WHEREAS, it is both fitting and proper that the Cook County Board of Commissioners pauses to recognize and celebrate the extraordinary life and enduring contributions of Myles Lee Reed Sr., who was born on January 26, 1925, in Lorman, Mississippi - a man distinguished by an unshakable faith, a profound commitment to community, and a tireless devotion to the uplift of his fellow citizens; and
WHEREAS, Myles Lee Reed Sr., the devoted husband of the late Barbara Nell Wilkerson Reed, was also the loving and guiding patriarch to his children - Myles Lee Jr., Frank, Darryl, Brenda, Ronald, and Claude - exemplifying the virtues of steadfast fatherhood and principled leadership within his family and beyond; and
WHEREAS, as a young man, Mr. Reed migrated to Omaha, Nebraska, where he would embark on the foundational chapters of a life characterized by purpose, resilience, and service. In his formative years, he nobly answered the call of duty, serving in the United States Army, and upon completing his service, availed himself of the GI Bill to pursue higher education. At the University of Nebraska, he pledged the esteemed Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education - a testament to his unwavering belief in the power of education and fraternity; and
WHEREAS, in the late 1950s, Mr. Reed relocated to the great city of Chicago, Illinois, where he raised his growing family and continued his dedication to professional and civic advancement. He distinguished himself as a Job Development Specialist and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Officer, and furthered his advocacy through instrumental roles at institutions such as the Olivet Institute, Jobs Now Project, and the Borg-Warner Corporation - where, notably, he served as one of the first Black executives in the 1960s; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Reed's professional acumen was...
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