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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
Thomas Ward, Sr. In Memoriam
WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Thomas J. Ward, Sr. from our midst, and
WHEREAS, Thomas J. Ward, Sr. was the beloved husband of Sally Ward (nee Fitzgerald) for over 50 years of marriage, and
WHEREAS, Thomas J. Ward, Sr. was the loving father of Maureen (Craig) Kirby, Thomas J. Ward, Jr., Elizabeth (Will) Ketcham, Michael (Patty) and John (Mary) Ward, and
WHEREAS, Thomas J. Ward, Sr. was the beloved brother of James (Joan), Bernard, Jack (Louise), Neil (Marge) and Susan (Jerry) Brown, and
WHEREAS, Thomas J. Ward, Sr. fond uncle of many nieces and nephews, and
WHEREAS, Thomas J. Ward, Sr. served and protected the citizens of Chicago as a Sergeant with the Chicago Police Department, wherein throughout his career he upheld his oath with honor and distinction, and
WHEREAS, all who knew him will attest that Thomas J. Ward, Sr. was a kind and compassionate man, virtuous of character and gentle in spirit, admired and respected by his many friends and neighbors, and dearly loved by his family.
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 Thomas J. Ward, Sr., 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 Thomas J. Ward, Sr., that his memory may be so honored and ever cherished.
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