A City Says Thank You
A Community Celebration Honoring Mayor Tom and Sarah McNamara
After years of dedicated service to the City of Rockford, Mayor Tom McNamara is preparing for his next chapter. Join friends, community leaders, business partners and residents to celebrate and recognize Tom and Sarah’s service and the lasting impact their family has made on Rockford.
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Short program at 5:15 p.m.
IBEW Hall
6820 Mill Road
Rockford, IL 61108
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Host Committee: John Groh, Bobbie Holzwarth, Alan Golden, Dr. Bill Gorski, Marge & Kyle Bevers, Mary McNamara Bernsten, Rebecca Francis, Dave Gomel, Pastor Marvin Hightower, Angela Kay Larson, Dr. Patty Lynott, Judge Nick Meyer, Captain Shahid Naseer, Ashwin Puri, Kyle Saunders, Dr. Sheila Hill, Rabbi Binah Wing, and several corporate hosts.
Giving Back to Rockford
Proceeds from the event will benefit two causes that have been central to Mayor McNamara’s work in Rockford: the Family Peace Center and the Rockford Promise.