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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
COMMEMORATING THE LIFE AND MEMORY OF THE HONORABLE LEVON "LEE" TAMRAZ
WHEREAS, Levon "Lee" Tamraz a fifty-eight year highway engineer employee of the Cook County Highway Department and Niles Township Supervisor was a man who devoted his life to work, family, and faith. Lee Tamraz, died on August 31, 2014 at age 79 leaving behind family, countless friends, co-workers and a community enriched for having known him; and
WHEREAS, Lee Tamraz was a Supervisor of the Material and Testing Division in the Construction Bureau for the Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways where he served tirelessly for over fifty-eight years. In that capacity he was a key team member on every Cook County highway project and he saw all the major County highways built and rebuilt over the years; and
WHEREAS, Lee Tamraz also diligently served Niles Township for over three decades as a Niles Township Board member, as a Trustee and for the last seven years as Supervisor; and
WHEREAS, Lee Tamraz was a major force for good in the community. He was a tireless supporter of the Niles Township Food Pantry and his introduction of Niles Township's Coast2Coast Rx program had a great impact in the lives of many. Because of his support, the Coast2Coast Rx program has helped save more than $1 million in overall drugs costs by providing free prescription drug discount cards; a project that immeasurably improved the lives of Niles Township residents and served as a model for other townships; and
WHEREAS, Lee Tamraz proudly served his country and was a veteran of the United States Army. He was an active member of the American Legion Post 134; and
WHEREAS, Lee Tamraz was a former Plan Commissioner Member and was a former Chairman of the Morton Grove Traffic and Safety Commission; and
WHEREAS, Lee Tamraz's exceptional dedication and commitment were honored by the Transportation Builders Association who awarded him their "Field of the...
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