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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
MARIE O’BRIEN, IN MEMORIAM
WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Marie O’Brien (nee Connelly) from our midst; and
WHEREAS, Marie O’Brien was the beloved wife of the late Martin Edward; and
WHEREAS, Marie O’Brien was the loving mother to Edward, Valerie (John) Bockrath, Patricia, Michele (John) Lynch, Donald, MaryJo and Colleen (William) McNulty; and
WHEREAS, Marie O’Brien was the devoted daughter of the late Peter Val and the late Bridget Connelly; and
WHEREAS, Marie O’Brien was the cherished Nana of Brian (Liz Vandlik), Daniel, Devin, James, Tara, Kevin, Matthew, Maura, Marie, Siobhan and Liam; and
WHEREAS, Marie O’Brien was the dear sister of Kathryn (Robert) Connolly, Sister Rosemary Connelly RSM, the late Donald Connelly, Joseph (late Patricia) Connelly and Patricia (Robert) Martin; and
WHEREAS, Marie O’Brien was the dear sister-in-law to the late Agnes (late William) Hlavin; and
WHEREAS, Marie O’Brien was the dear aunt to the late Robert Hlavin; and
WHEREAS, Marie O’Brien was sister-in-law to the late Robert O’Brien, the late Eileen (Colman) Travers and the late Jack (late Jodean) O’Brien; and
WHEREAS, Marie O’Brien was the fond aunt, cousin and friend to many; and
WHEREAS, Marie O’Brien touched the lives of many and will be remembered by all who knew her; and
WHEREAS, all who knew her will attest that Marie O’Brien was a kind and compassionate woman, virtuous of character and gentle in spirit, admired and respected by her many friends and neighbors, and dearly loved by her family; and
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 of Marie O’Brien, 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 the same be tendered to the family of Marie O’Brien so that her memory may be so honored and ever cherished.
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