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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Zachary Bradley was the official greeter at the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center in Evanston, cordially and enthusiastically welcoming County Officials on their visits to conduct business. Mr. Bradley passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2013.
WHEREAS, Zachary Bradley was always a pleasant and inviting presence, greeting Cook County residents warmly and was, according to City of Evanston Human Resource Specialist Elizabeth Walker "always a friendly face in the building. He will be greatly missed."
WHEREAS, Zachary Bradley was also a facilities maintenance worker at the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center for over 22 years.
WHEREAS, Zachary Bradley was an accomplished carpenter and worked in the Community of Economic Development Association program for many years, rehabbing senior citizens' homes and greatly improving the quality of life for numerous Cook County residents.
WHEREAS, Zachary Bradley was a dedicated student of martial arts devoting 40 years to perfecting his art and achieving a 5th degree black belt. Bradley generously shared his talents and his art with others, regularly teaching a martial arts class Evanston's Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center on Saturdays.
WHEREAS, Zachary Bradley was the beloved husband for the last 29 years of Gina Johnson and devoted father of son Aaron;
WHEREAS, Zachary Bradley leaves behind mother and stepfather Norine and Lawrence Bradley; father and stepmother Willie B. and Arletha Ford; a brother Willie (Kim) Ford; and sister, Arletha (Leonard) and many other relatives, coworkers, students and friends whose lives were touched by his presence.
WHEREAS, Zachary Bradley was memorialized on Friday August 23, 2013 at the Christ Temple Missionary Baptist Church.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County that the Board on behalf of the nearly the 5.2 million residents of Cook County takes great pleasure in commemorating the life o...
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