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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RECOGNIZING THE 100th BIRTHDAY OF ROSE MARY MCGATHEY
WHEREAS, Rose Mary McGathey was born on December 5, 1923; and
WHEREAS, Rose Mary McGathey was married to Richard McGathey on May 15, 1949; and
WHEREAS, Rose Mary and her husband Richard moved into the village of East Hazel Crest right after their marriage in 1949; and
WHEREAS, Rose Mary McGathey continues to reside in the Village of East Hazel Crest in Cook County; and
WHEREAS, Rose Mary and her husband modeled respect, compassion and commitment to mankind to mold the lives of their nine children who are kind, caring, successful adults; and
WHEREAS, Rose Mary has dedicated her life to service as exemplified by her volunteer work and generously shared her talents, patience, time and energy throughout her life, coaching neighborhood children in the fine art of Mexican music and dance, engaging students as she taught religious education at Saint Anne's school, where neighborhood children attended; and
WHEREAS, Rose Mary gave her time generously to the Village Volunteer Fire Department and fire department auxiliary and displayed her energy as she participated in the fire department's costume contest to the delight of all children. Rose Mary McGathey has created lasting memories for many of the youth of East Hazel Crest who had the good fortune of crossing her path; and
WHEREAS, Rose Mary McGathey currently enjoys the company of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren along with her many friends and neighbors;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and Members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby celebrate Rose Mary McGathey as a distinguished member of the community; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, she be honored on the occasion of her 100th birthday for showing her kindness, compassion, creativity, respect, and selfless service with all of those she encountered. East Hazel Crest is a better community because Rose Mary McGathey lives there...
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