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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE MEMORY OF JOSEPH FRANCIS RANDLE, RETIRED COOK COUNTY BUILDING AND ZONING INSPECTOR
WHEREAS, on May 3, 2019, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom called Joseph Francis Randle from our midst; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Francis Randle was born in Chicago on March 2, 1951 and grew up on the west side. He attended St. Charles Borromeo and Presentation Catholic Grammar Schools and served as an altar boy; and
WHEREAS, as a boy and young man, he became active in the Boy Scouts, achieving the high rank of Eagle Scout; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Randle attended St. Philip Catholic High School and the University of Illinois at Champaign Urbana, where he studied architecture. After completing two years of study, he left school to work as an apprentice in an architectural firm; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Randle later attended the University of Illinois in Chicago to finish his degree in Architecture and graduated in 1983; and
WHEREAS, on May 7, 1977 Joseph Randle married the love of his life, Bernadine Smith, with whom he shared a joyous union until his passing; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Randle was a valuable and highly respected and liked member of the Cook County Building and Zoning Department for twenty seven years and retired in December, 2018.
WHEREAS, in addition to his stellar career and devotion to his family, Mr. Randle was an active member of his churches, Blackwell Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church and Unity A.M.E. Zion Church, volunteering as Sunday School teacher, Sunday School Superintendent, writer and director of several Easter and Christmas plays, choir member, Adult Class Leader and handyman; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Francis Randle was loved and cherished by his devoted wife, his sister and brother, many nieces and nephews and countless friends and will be greatly missed by all.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby extend its deep condolences and sympathy to his wife, family and friends and commemora...
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