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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
CELEBRATING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF HENDERSON YARBROUGH
WHEREAS, Henderson Yarbrough is a long-time resident of the Village of Maywood
WHEREAS, Mr. Yarbrough is a pillar within our community and an example to all for his dedication, sacrifice and success.
WHEREAS, Mr. Yarbrough a native of Byhalia, Mississippi attended Lincoln University in Jefferson, Missouri completing their Public Education program in 1963
WHEREAS, Mr. Yarbrough is a proud United States Army Veteran
WHEREAS, Mr. Yarbrough has numerous certifications and continuing education credentials from Triton College’s Real Estate Institute and has a longtime career as a real estate appraiser and broker.
WHEREAS, Mr. Yarbrough is active in many local charities and nonprofits, and currently serves as President of the Maywood Proviso Rotary Club.
WHEREAS, Mr. Yarbrough served eight years in administration as a Village Public Works
Director, Code Enforcement Officer, Administrative Assistant to the Village Manager, Village Trustee, South Maywood Action Community Alliance for better government
WHEREAS, Mr. Yarbrough set his sights to higher office and was elected Village President for eight years where he served proudly.
WHEREAS, HENDERSON YARBROUGH, SR. has devoted his life to service in community-focused leadership roles. Whether it be through his work as Mayor of a West Suburban Cook County municipality, or his continued involvement with regional chambers of commerce to promote the small business community he joined decades ago when he arrived in Maywood,
Yarbrough’s community-building approach has earned him a reputation as a pragmatic problem solver.
WHEREAS, Henderson Yarbrough and his wife, Karen, have a blended family of six and share twelve grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
WHEREAS, Henderson Yarbrough has retired from public office and life, we thank him for all his years of service and for being a role-model to so many and a trailblazer for all.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the President and Members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners that Cook County shall recognize Henderson Yarbrough’s service to the citizens of Cook County and the Village of Maywood
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Cook County Clerk is authorized to spread upon the record of proceedings and directed to forward a certified copy of this resolution to be presented to Henderson Yarbrough in recognition of his retirement from public office; We recognize the many contributions and lasting legacy of the Honorable Henderson Yarbrough.
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