PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, it is with great privilege to pay a "Special Tribute" to Deacon Officer Cad Shannon as we Thank the Lord for allowing us to recognizelhis most recent 75th Birthday. Deacon Officer Cad Shannon is noted as a major pillar in the City of Chicago and across several state lines. His life exemplifies a person of Godly character. He continuously places himself on the frontline to serve others above his own personal needs. Deacon Officer Cad Shannon is an astute teacher of scripture and can easily decipher the truth from fiction in any given circumstance. Deacon Officer Cad Shannon is an absolute wonderful friend, brother in the Lord, family man, neighbor and someone that others admire arid desire to emulate every moment ofthe day;and
WHEREAS, Deacon Officer Cad Shannon has diligently served in.areas that most could not handle. He is a well-respected Vietnam Veteran and a man who spent incalculable hours working with the Chicago Police Department serving in this capacity for thirty-three years with the Mass Transit Unit before his retirement. He served in both positions with a spirit of integrity, faith in the; Lord, and a urgent desire to complete every assignment with a display of pure excellence. His appointment as Deacon at Upon This Rock Outreach Ministries Incorporated is another testament of his faithfulness to prayer, fasting and love to follow his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at. all cost;: and
WHEREAS, it is my hope that we never forget the spiritual and financial contributions he's made for the betterment ofthe church and the community in which we all reside; for he's always given to us without murmuring or complaint. As Deacon Officer Cad Shannon enjoys the fruits of his labor in this season .of his life, I pray God will bless him and his household exceedingly, abundantly and above all that he could ever ask for or think. For I want the blessings of the Lord to overwhelm Deacon Officer Cad Shannon for the rest of his days; and
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