File #: 21-6228    Version: 1 Name: WILLIAM “BILL” BURDICK KELLY, IN MEMORIAM
Type: Consent Calendar Resolution Status: Approved
File created: 11/2/2021 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 11/4/2021 Final action: 11/4/2021
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION WILLIAM "BILL" BURDICK KELLY, IN MEMORIAM WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom called William "Bill" Burdick Kelly from our midst on October 18, 2021 at the age of 58; and WHEREAS, William "Bill" Burdick Kelly attended Loyola Academy before graduating with his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Illinois in 1988; and WHEREAS, William "Bill" Burdick Kelly received his Juris Doctor from the Kent College of Law in 1993; and WHEREAS, William "Bill" Burdick Kelly served honorably in the U.S. Army Reserve for 32 years, including three deployments to Afghanistan and Bahrain during the Global War on Terrorism; and WHEREAS, during his tenure as a Psychological Operations officer William "Bill" Burdick Kelly commanded at the Platoon, Detachment, Company, and Battalion level; and WHEREAS, William "Bill" Burdick Kelly retired from the U.S. Army Reserve as a Lieutenant Colonel; and WHEREAS, William "Bill" Burdick Kelly was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for m...
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PROPOSED RESOLUTION

WILLIAM "BILL" BURDICK KELLY, IN MEMORIAM

WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom called William "Bill" Burdick Kelly from our midst on October 18, 2021 at the age of 58; and

WHEREAS, William "Bill" Burdick Kelly attended Loyola Academy before graduating with his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Illinois in 1988; and

WHEREAS, William "Bill" Burdick Kelly received his Juris Doctor from the Kent College of Law in 1993; and

WHEREAS, William "Bill" Burdick Kelly served honorably in the U.S. Army Reserve for 32 years, including three deployments to Afghanistan and Bahrain during the Global War on Terrorism; and

WHEREAS, during his tenure as a Psychological Operations officer William "Bill" Burdick Kelly commanded at the Platoon, Detachment, Company, and Battalion level; and

WHEREAS, William "Bill" Burdick Kelly retired from the U.S. Army Reserve as a Lieutenant Colonel; and

WHEREAS, William "Bill" Burdick Kelly was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service; and

WHEREAS, William "Bill" Burdick Kelly served Cook County as an Assistant State's Attorney for 28 years;

WHEREAS, William "Bill" Burdick Kelly was a lifelong Northfield resident where he and his wife, Susan, raised their five children: Sean, Christopher, Robert, Hannah, and William; and

WHEREAS, William "Bill" Burdick Kelly believed in giving back to his community, regularly attending services at St. Philip the Apostle Parish, and supporting Northfield youth as an Assistant Scoutmaster with BSA Troop 2; and

WHEREAS, William "Bill" Burdick Kelly was known for his love for the Chicago Cubs, U.S. Civil War history, golf, Coca-Cola, and spending quality time with his family; and

WHEREAS, William "Bill" Burdick Kelly will be remembered for his steadfast leadership and unwavering dedication to his community and country; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County that the Board does hereby offer its deepest condolen...

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