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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
IN MEMORY OF QUINN KYLES
WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Quinn Kyles from our midst on December 22, 2014; and
WHEREAS, Quinn Kyles was born in Chicago on December 2, 1991, to parents Theresa Cropper and Dwain J. Kyles; and
WHEREAS, Quinn Kyles was a strong baby who could smile through his breathing tube and was cuddled throughout his always evolving medical procedures; and
WHEREAS, Quinn Kyles made headlines as "Baby Quinn" when he received a rare and successful heart transplant at Children's Memorial Hospital PICU; and
WHEREAS, Through the generosity and understanding spirit of an organ donor, "Baby Quinn" began his new life with his new heart on December 15, 1991; and
WHEREAS, Quinn Kyles' arrival was received with great fanfare, making "Baby Quinn" the object of many people's hopes and aspirations including icons such as Stevie Wonder for beating the odds; and
WHEREAS, Quinn Kyles attended LaSalle Language Academy in Old Town and Whitney Young Magnet High School on the near west side; and
WHEREAS, Quinn Kyles played soccer as a child and would protect the goal with a tenacity and strength that belied his age and size, as a testament of his spirit; and
WHEREAS, Quinn Kyles led a wonderful and rewarding life, in which he enjoyed music, radio production, and playing the euphonium; and
WHEREAS, Quinn Kyles was a gifted writer, winning two state titles in the Illinois Young Author's competitions; and
WHEREAS, Quinn Kyles' playful, comedic spirit was welcomed by those who knew him and brought laughter to many people, such that he had begun to dabble in standup comedy;
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WHEREAS, Quinn Kyles' love for the arts - music, television and movies - along with his natural flair in radio production, led him into studying Radio and Voice Over at Columbia
College; and
WHEREAS, Quinn Kyles was loved by many and will forever be remembered as loyal, compassionate, creative, fearless, stylish, witty, and possessing an enchanting smile and an easy-
going spirit.
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 Quinn Kyles, 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 Quinn Kyles.
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