File #: 24-5373    Version: 1 Name: REV. JERRY D. MCGRAW
Type: Consent Calendar Resolution Status: Approved
File created: 9/17/2024 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 9/19/2024 Final action: 9/19/2024
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF REV. JERRY D. MCGRAW WHEREAS, Rev. Jerry D. McGraw, born on April 18, 1940, in Memphis, Tennessee, dedicated his life to faith, family, and community service; and WHEREAS, Rev. McGraw was a United States Army Vietnam Veteran, proudly serving his country with honor and bravery; and WHEREAS, he was a respected community leader, small business owner, and served over 30 years as an Operational Engineer for the City of Chicago Water Purification Plant; and WHEREAS, Rev. McGraw's commitment to his faith led him to become an ordained minister, impacting countless lives through his guidance and compassion; and WHEREAS, he was a loving husband to his wife, Betty, and a devoted father and grandfather, leaving behind a legacy of strength, love, and resilience; and WHEREAS, Rev. McGraw's life was marked by his dedication to service, his love for his family, and his commitment to his community; and WHEREAS, Rev. McGraw's life was a testame...
Sponsors: MONICA GORDON, TONI PRECKWINKLE (President), FRANK J. AGUILAR, ALMA E. ANAYA, SCOTT R. BRITTON, JOHN P. DALEY, BRIDGET DEGNEN, BRIDGET GAINER, BILL LOWRY, DONNA MILLER, STANLEY MOORE, JOSINA MORITA, KEVIN B. MORRISON, SEAN M. MORRISON, ANTHONY J. QUEZADA, MICHAEL SCOTT JR., TARA S. STAMPS, MAGGIE TREVOR
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PROPOSED RESOLUTION

HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF REV. JERRY D. MCGRAW

WHEREAS, Rev. Jerry D. McGraw, born on April 18, 1940, in Memphis, Tennessee, dedicated his life to faith, family, and community service; and

WHEREAS, Rev. McGraw was a United States Army Vietnam Veteran, proudly serving his country with honor and bravery; and

WHEREAS, he was a respected community leader, small business owner, and served over 30 years as an Operational Engineer for the City of Chicago Water Purification Plant; and

WHEREAS, Rev. McGraw's commitment to his faith led him to become an ordained minister, impacting countless lives through his guidance and compassion; and

WHEREAS, he was a loving husband to his wife, Betty, and a devoted father and grandfather, leaving behind a legacy of strength, love, and resilience; and

WHEREAS, Rev. McGraw's life was marked by his dedication to service, his love for his family, and his commitment to his community; and

WHEREAS, Rev. McGraw's life was a testament to faith, love, and unwavering strength. His presence touched so many, leaving behind a legacy of fond memories, enduring lessons, ?and an unshakeable impact.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that on behalf of the President, the members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners and the 5.2 million residents of Cook County, this legislative body hereby extend our heartfelt condolences and come together to honor the memory of Rev. Jerry D. McGraw, celebrating his life, legacy and the joy he brought to all who knew him; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this body hereby honor Dr. McGraw's legacy of strength, love, resilience and commitment to his community by amplifying the importance of service, guidance and compassion exemplified by Dr. McGraw's life. And we celebrate the extraordinary life he lived, the compassion he showed, and the love he gave so freely; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution is presented to Jerry's family as a token of our end...

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