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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
Robert Edwards, In Memoriam
WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Robert Edwards from our midst; and
WHEREAS, Robert Edwards was the beloved husband of Bonnie (nee Bennington) Edwards; and
WHEREAS, Robert Edwards was the loving and devoted father of Robert Jr., Kathy (Benny) DeCarlo, Michael "Buzz" (Linda), Maureen (Jim) Caron Sr., Daniel (Carol), Colleen and Timothy (Maria); and
WHEREAS, Robert Edwards was the cherished grandfather of Dina, Danny Jr., Stacey, Jimmy Jr., Jason, Mario, Ashley, Michael, Erin, Marissa and Timmy Jr.; and
WHEREAS, Robert Edwards was the great-grandfather of Dominic and Anthony; and
WHEREAS, Robert Edwards was the dear brother of Betty (Bill) Collins, Jack (Sherri), Donald and David Edwards; and
WHEREAS, Robert Edwards was a dedicated public servant, with an outstanding career in city and state government service that spanned 44 years; and
WHEREAS, all who knew him will attest that Robert Edwards 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 Robert Edwards , 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 Robert Edwards, that his memory may be so honored and ever cherished.
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