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St. Joseph County adopts resolution honoring Isaiah Whitlock Jr.
Summary
The St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution R‑1‑C‑2026 to honor Isaiah Whitlock Jr., citing his life, acting career and community contributions; the resolution was introduced, moved, seconded and adopted during the Jan. 13 meeting.
The St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners on Jan. 13 adopted Resolution R‑1‑C‑2026 honoring actor Isaiah Whitlock Jr. for his career and community contributions.
Commissioner Morton introduced the resolution, which notes Whitlock’s birth date as Sept. 13, 1954, his graduation from John Adams High School in 1972 and his university graduation in 1976. The text chronicles Whitlock’s shift from athletics to acting, references supporting roles in films including Goodfellas and appearances on television including Law & Order, and cites his community and family contributions. The resolution expresses the board’s condolences to Whitlock’s family and friends and formally recognizes his “compassion and legacy” in St. Joseph County.
The resolution was moved and seconded and adopted by recorded voice vote. Commissioners recorded “aye” during the roll call and the chair declared the motion carried. The board added the resolution to the agenda at the start of the meeting and placed it among the commissioners’ items for formal approval.
