MEMORIAL RESOLUTION FOR BOARD MEETING OF JULY 17, 2025
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MEMORIAL RESOLUTION honoring the life and legacy of Brad Cummings
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WHEREAS, Brad Cummings, a lifelong champion for Chicago’s West Side, served for decades as a journalist, mentor, and community advocate whose dedication uplifted the voices of the Austin neighborhood and beyond; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cummings was the editor of The Austin Voice which created a platform that represented the concerns, achievements, and spirit of the Austin community; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cummings dedicated himself tirelessly to his mission-capturing stories, delivering papers by hand, and fostering civic pride-earning him the affection of neighbors, public officials, and the countless lives his work touched; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cummings previously held additional leadership roles, including as Director of Community Affairs at St. Anne’s Hospital and as a board member of the Austin Chamber of Commerce, further demonstrating his unwavering commitment to the well-being of the West Side; and
WHEREAS, his mentorship and unrelenting pursuit of truth made him a beloved figure to generations of community leaders, youth, and colleagues; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cummings’ passing on June 26, 2025, has left a profound void in the hearts of the many who knew and admired him; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that we, the Board of Commissioners of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, on behalf of ourselves and our staff, do hereby honor the life and legacy of Brad Cummings; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution be spread upon the permanent Record of Proceedings of the Board of Commissioners of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago.
Dated: July 17, 2025