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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
IN MEMORY OF THE HONORABLE SHARON ECKERSALL EVANSTON TOWNSHIP ASSESSOR ELECT
WHEREAS, Sharon Eckersall was a dedicated and hard-working public servant having served as Evanston Township Assessor, she worked hard to provide assistance to countless residents of Cook County; and
WHEREAS, as Township Assessor, Eckersall delivered services equitably, professionally and with the highest degree of integrity; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Eckersall passed away suddenly on September 11, 2013; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Eckersall previously served several terms as Evanston Township assessor and was elected in January to another term; and
WHEREAS, Sharon Eckersall was a dedicated animal lover who had a soft spot for and was a foster parent to many golden retrievers; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Eckersall, according to her eulogist the Rev. Debra Bullock, "marched to the beat of her own drum and always stood up for what she believed in, even if it was not popular."; and
WHEREAS, she was a beloved mother and devoted sister, and is survived by daughter, Keri Eckersall-Mendez, brother, Arthur R. Strobeck, and sister, Sandra Strobeck Etnyre; and
WHEREAS, Eckersall was a proud grandmother of Isabella and Madelyn and loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. She was also mother to the late Edwin Eckersall III who preceded her in death in 2008; and
WHEREAS, Eckersall was a longtime real estate agent and lifelong resident of the North Shore; and
WHEREAS, Eckersall leaves behind numerous friends, neighbors and many others whose lives were touched by her presence; and
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 of Sharon Eckersall, and herewith expresses its sincere gratitude for the invaluable contributions she has made to the Citizens of Cook County, Illinois; and does hereby offer its deepest condolences and most heartfelt sympathy to the coworkers, family, and many friends of Sharon Eckersall and joins them in sorrow at the sudden loss of this remarkable and accomplished civil servant and community leader; 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 Sharon Eckersall, that her memory may be so honored.end