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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
JOHN GAVIN, O.S.A, IN MEMORAIM
WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called the Rev. John R. Gavin, O.S.A. from our midst, and
WHEREAS, Rev. John R. Gavin was the loving son of the late Thomas E. and Dorothy Gavin, and
WHEREAS, Rev. John R. Gavin was the devoted brother of the late Thomas "Bud" Gavin, and
WHEREAS, Rev. John R. Gavin professed his vows in the Augustinian Order in 1942, and was ordained as a priest in 1948, thus commencing a vocation of faith and lifelong service to God and mankind, and
WHEREAS, Rev. John R. Gavin taught and coached at St. Rita High School, Mendel Catholic High School and at St. Augustine Seminary in Holland, Michigan, and was a mentor and role model to countless young lives during his time as an educator and spiritual leader, and
WHEREAS, Rev. John R. Gavin served as Pastor of Immaculate Conception/St. Henry Parish, in St. Louis, Missouri, for 23 years, and
WHEREAS, Rev. John R. Gavin returned to his native Chicagoland, and resided at Blessed Stephen Bellesini Friary (Franciscan Village), in Suburban Lemont, and
WHEREAS, all who knew him will attest that Rev. John R. Gavin was a kind and compassionate man, virtuous of character and gentle in spirit, and man of remarkable faith and devotion, admired and respected by his peers.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County that the Board does hereby offer its deepest condolences and most heartfelt sympathy to the family and many friends of Rev. John R. Gavin, and joins them in sorrow at this time of loss, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body, and a suitable copy of same be tendered to the family of Rev. John R. Gavin, that his memory may be so honored and ever cherished.
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