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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE COOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS CELEBRATING THE 90TH BIRTHDAY OF NELROY LYNCH
WHEREAS, Nelroy Lynch was the fifth child born to Mrs. Jimmie and Mr. Tom Lynch on July 26, 1926, in Hazlehurst, MS, and is celebrating his 90th birthday, and;
WHEREAS, Nelroy was raised in Argo-Summit, Illinois and attended Argo Community High School, and;
WHEREAS, Nelroy met the absolute love of his life, Mary Ruth Austin, while attending a church service at Waymon African Methodist Episcopal Church in Chicago. Mary and Nelroy married in 1949 and settled down in Argo-Summit, eventually welcoming their daughter, Beverly, who has definitely made them proud beyond their expectations. According to Nelroy, Beverly's greatest accomplishments was marrying Lawrence Butler and giving birth to Mary and Nelroy's two very dearly beloved grandchildren, Mary-Ellen and Hilaree, who have made them even prouder, and;
WHEREAS, family has always been important to Nelroy and he is lovingly known as Uncle TD. He is especially close to Willie & Eunice, Ethel & Ron, Sam & Doris, Jacque & John, Joni & Phil, Dale & Lee, Virgie & Charles, and JoAnne. He is also Uncle TD to a host of great nephews and nieces. He is and always has been "Partners in Crime" with his dear cousins, Aunt Pat & Uncle Benny, and;
WHEREAS, Nelroy worked for Inland Steel, which later became Van Lear, and retired from there after years of dedicated service, and;
WHEREAS, Nelroy never was one to sit still for too long; he has always found ways to remain active long after retirement. He fished; he often volunteered to drive his grandchildren to and from school and volunteered to place the traffic horses out at the school; he delights in celebrating milestones and special occasions with loved ones; and, to this day, he grabs his snow blower and lawnmower and tends to not only his lawn, but the lawns and walkways of many of his fellow Argo residents as well, and;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE...
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