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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HELEN AINSWORTH SHANNON IN MEMORIAM
WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Helen Ainsworth Shannon from our midst, and
WHEREAS, Helen Shannon was the beloved wife of Michael David Shannon, and
WHEREAS, Helen Shannon was the cherished daughter of the late Albert and Lydia Ainsworth, and
WHEREAS, Helen Shannon was the beloved niece, sister-in-law, aunt, great-aunt, friend, and colleague and
WHEREAS, Helen Shannon was a lifelong, accomplished student, graduating from Saint Mary’s College in Indiana, and
WHEREAS, all who knew her will attest that Helen Shannon was a kind and compassionate woman, virtuous of character and gentle in spirit, admired and respected by her many friends and neighbors, and dearly loved by her family.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County that the Board does hereby offer its deepest condolences and most heartfelt sympathy to the family and many friends of Helen Shannon and joins them in sorrow at this time of loss, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body, and a suitable copy of same be tendered to the family of Helen Shannon that her memory may be so honored and ever cherished.
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