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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE LIFE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF EDDIE L. JONES, II
WHEREAS, Eddie L. Jones, II was called home to be with the Lord on May 27, 2019; and
WHEREAS, Eddie L. Jones, II was born in Cotton Plant, Arkansas to Eddie L. and Rosie L. Jones on March 27, 1952. He moved to Chicago with his family in 1956 where he spent his childhood and teenage years in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, Eddie L. Jones, II graduated from Wendell Phillips High School in 1970 and attended Western Illinois University where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration in 1974; and
WHEREAS, after college, Eddie L. Jones, II led a successful 30-year career at IBM. He was recognized as a company leader in auditing of internal processes and training and managerial development. Upon his retirement, he founded All Points Security; and
WHEREAS, Eddie L. Jones, II was a dedicated member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. He was initiated in 1971 through the Eta Eta Chapter at Western Illinois University and then later served as the president of the Iota Delta Lambda Chapter. He also served as president of the Chicago Urban League Metro Board, chairman of the March and Dimes, and chairman of the Iota Delta Lambda Educational Foundation; and
WHEREAS, Eddie L. Jones, II was recognized in the community for his philanthropic efforts. In May 2018, he received the Iota Delta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Golden Anniversary Achievement and Legacy Award in recognition of his years of outstanding professional and community service; and
WHEREAS, one of Eddie L. Jones, II most cherished accomplishments in life was being selected to carry the U.S. Olympic Torch in 1996 and his trip to Africa with the White House Advance Team under President Bill Clinton; and
WHEREAS, Eddie L. Jones, II was most known as a prominent face and force in City and State politics; and
WHEREAS, Eddie L. Jones, II enjoyed spending time with his family and playing baseball and golf. He is survived by his children, Iesha James, Matthew Jones, Meghan Jones, and his four grandchildren; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County, on behalf of the 5.2 million residents of Cook County does hereby honor and celebrate the life of Eddie L. Jones, II and his many contributions bettering the lives of all residents in Cook County, Illinois; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body and that an official copy of the same be tendered to the family of Eddie L. Jones, II.
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