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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
COMMEMORATING THE LIFE, MANY ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND MEMORY OF ROBERT J. O'CONNELL
WHEREAS, Robert J. O'Connell, was a distinguished law professor of Marquette University, IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law and John Marshall Law School; and
WHEREAS, Robert J. O'Connell was a veteran of the United States Army and served in the Korean War; and
WHEREAS, Robert J. O'Connell was the beloved brother of the late Franklin, Jr. M.D. (the late Mary Lou) O'Connell, the late Jerome M.D. (Ellen) O'Connell and the late Regina (the late James, Sr.) Nash; dear uncle of Thomas (Terri) O'Connell, Deirdre (Edmond) deVlam, Meg (Michael) Hawkins, John O'Connell, Anne O'Connell, M.D. (Ethan Kunz), Patricia O'Connell (Stephen Bell), Edward (Julie) O'Connell, Peter O'Connell, Catherine Nash, James, Jr. (Nancy) Nash, Maura (Ted) Kennedy and Regina Nash; and
WHEREAS Robert J. O'Connell was a popular law professor, inspiring and influencing many young lawyers at Marquette University, IIT Chicago-Kent and John Marshall Law schools; and
WHEREAS, Robert J. O'Connell was a cherished friend to many and fond great-uncle who enjoyed piloting airplanes; and
WHEREAS, Robert J. O'Connell will be greatly missed by friends in Finland, Northern Wisconsin, Alaska and the Amish Community; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County, on behalf of the 5.2 million residents of Cook County commemorates the life of Robert J. O'Connell, and herewith expresses its sincere gratitude for the invaluable contributions he has made to the Citizens of Cook County, Illinois through the training of hundreds of lawyers; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body and that an official copy of the same be tendered to the family of Robert J. O'Connell.end