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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE COOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS HONORING THE LIFE OF AMARI DARNELL BROWN
WHEREAS, On January 25th, 2008 Antonio Brown and Amber Hailey were blessed with a baby boy and named him Amari Darnell Brown; and
WHEREAS, Most would describe Amari Brown as inquisitive, energetic, and joyful with a contagious smile. He loved Ninja Turtles, Spiderman, and SpongeBob. His favorite foods were candy and donuts; and
WHEREAS, Amari’s dreams consisted of doing well in school, and becoming a professional singer. He idolized Chicago artists D-Low and Kemo because they were positive influences in the community and he hoped to portray the same image as he grew older; and
WHEREAS, Amari’s favorite subject in school was Science. One of his most distinguished moments was when he constructed a lava lamp alongside his cousin, which led to him receiving a special ribbon acknowledging his excellence and achievement; and
WHEREAS, Attending church with his mother at Mt. Vernon, and prayer service meetings at his Grandmother’s home led him to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. His favorite Bible verse to share was John 3:16; and
WHEREAS, on July 4, 2015, the life of Amari Brown was cut short senselessly and brutally by an act of gun violence that should never take place in a civilized society; and
WHEREAS, the life of Amari Darnell Brown, if it is to mean anything, must galvanize all elected and community leaders to focus their efforts and their resources on ending the scourge of gun violence in Chicago and Cook County;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the President and Cook County Board of Commissioners that Amari Darnell Brown is to be honored and remembered; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution is to be presented to the mother of Amari Brown, Amber Hailey. end