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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING MARILYNN MAY FOR HER YEARS OF SERVICE AS PRESIDENT OF THE VILLAGE OF RIVER GROVE
WHEREAS, Marilynn May has retired as President of the Village of River Grove after serving in that capacity for twelve years; and
WHEREAS, prior to becoming Village President, she served for four years as a village trustee and 26 years in various administrative positions in River Grove; and
WHEREAS, in 1993, Marilynn May was elected to the Leyden Township Board and remained a township trustee for 20 years; and
WHEREAS, she was a member of the Executive Board of the West Cook Solid Waste Agency and the West Central Municipal Conference and was a member of the Cook County Community Development Advisory Council; and
WHEREAS, Marilynn May was a highly respected and admired civic leader and a mentor to many elected officials in suburban Cook County. She has received numerous honors and accolades throughout her career in public service; and
WHEREAS, in addition to her tireless efforts on behalf of her community, she is a generous supporter of the Michael S. DeLarco Foundation. The foundation was started to honor the memory of 10 year old Michael, who was struck and killed by a Metra train in River Grove in 2004. The foundation, which raises funds to support children’s charitable organizations, was dear to President May’s late son, Tony and she continues to support this important cause to honor both of her late sons and Michael DeLarco; and
WHEREAS, Marilynn May was a loving mother to both Nicholas and Tony. She was a devoted daughter and is a wonderful sister to her siblings and a steadfast friend to many; and
WHEREAS, what has endeared her to the residents of River Grove for decades is her genuine love for the town and its people. She was a compassionate, hard-working and dedicated Village President, always available to listen to the concerns of her residents. She had a special affection for River Grove’s youngest and oldest citizens and enjoyed attending both school and senior events; and
WHEREAS, Marilynn May truly exemplifies River Grove’s motto,”The “Village of Friendly Neighbors” and her commitment to her community will be greatly missed and long remembered.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby thank Marilynn May for her outstanding career for the public good and extends its best wishes to her in her well-deserved retirement; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this resolution be tendered as evidence of the esteem in which she is held by this Honorable Body.end