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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE LIFE OF OFFICER DAVID SMITH
Whereas, David Alexander Smith, the third oldest child of David McCullough, Jr., and Japaquelena B. Smith, was born August 23, 1959; and
Whereas, he was lovingly known to his family and friends as “Disgo”, a name he received in college upon joining the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Eta Tau Chapter, A.G.S. UNTOUCHABLES in 1980; and
Whereas, his love of art led him to Illinois State University and then later to Southern Illinois University in Carbondale where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Art & Design; and
Whereas, he was a devoted and active member of his fraternity and the PanHellenic family; and
Whereas, he was a steadfast and recognizable figure in the Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity and a member of the Alpha Giants softball team for over 30 years; and
Whereas, David was a dedicated resident of the City of Chicago and of Cook County; and
Whereas, he devoted a portion of his life to the students of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. College Preparatory High School by becoming one of their coaches, he worked tirelessly on the PTA, and continued to remain an active member of his community; and
Whereas, in 2000 he completed his Illinois Law Enforcement Training and became Officer David A. Smith; and
Whereas, he joined the Cook County Health and Hospital System family, where he became a police officer at Stroger Hospital; and
Whereas, he continued his Cook County career when he joined the police force at the Forest Preserve, where he remained until his passing; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the President and Members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners that Cook County shall recognize and honor Officer David “Disgo” Smith in celebration of his life, accomplishments, and commitment to Cook County; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Cook County Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the family of Officer Smith.
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