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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
SKOKIE FIREFIGHTER ANDREW "ANDY" CUTTING, IN MEMORIAM
WHEREAS, Skokie Fire Department Firefighter Andy Cutting was a cherished husband, son, brother, colleague, and friend; and
WHEREAS, Andy was the beloved husband to Karla Cutting; and
WHEREAS, Andy was the proud son of Robert and Carole and dear brother of John and Brett; and
WHEREAS, Andy Cutting passed away on January 20, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer; and
WHEREAS, Andy was dedicated to caring for others; and
WHEREAS, he was a firefighter and EMT in his native homeland of Australia, and after migrating to the United States, he continued his service to his community; and
WHEREAS, FF Cutting was a 22 year member of the Skokie Fire Department who was assigned driver of Truck 18; and
WHEREAS, FF Cutting made countless contributions during his years of service including contributing to the paramedic program, mentoring new members and drivers, and serving on the Apparatus Committee assisting in designing new fire apparatus; and
WHEREAS, in his free time, Andy enjoyed traveling with his wife, attending live music concerts, visiting wine regions of the world, and lavishing attention on his dog, Bindi; and
WHEREAS, he was also a lifelong musician who played keyboards and percussion in bands around the globe; and
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, many friends, and Skokie Fire Department colleagues of Andy Cutting and joins them in sorrow at this time of loss; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners sends their sincerest thanks to FF Andy Cutting and his family for his dedication to public service; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body, and suitable copies be tendered to the family of FF Andy Cutting and the Skokie Fire Department and...
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