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Record #: R2013-374   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 4/10/2013 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 4/10/2013
Title: Tribute to late Walter E. Biesiada
Sponsors: Burke, Edward M.
Attachments: 1. R2013-374.pdf
RESOLUTION


WHEREAS, Walter E. Biesiada has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 69; and

WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and

WHEREAS, Walter E. Biesiada was the beloved companion of Ro Sila with whom he spent many happy years; and

WHEREAS, Walter E. Biesiada was the proud father of Deborah Schiesl and grandfather of two to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and

WHEREAS, Walter E. Biesiada was the cherished brother of Patricia; and

WHEREAS, A former Chicago Police Officer, Walter E. Biesiada was a dedicated and widely respected member of the law enforcement community; and

WHEREAS, With his finely tuned investigative instincts, Walter E. Biesiada successfully apprehended many suspects during his career in Chicago's 18th District and as an Area 5 Detective; and

WHEREAS, Walter E. Biesiada served the best interests of his fellow officers as the Treasurer of the Confederation of Police; and

WHEREAS, As a Chicago Police Academy instructor Walter E. Biesiada shared his wisdom and vast experience with recruits; and

WHEREAS, During his 32 years with the Chicago Police Department, Walter E. Biesiada touched the lives of many with his warmth and generosity; and

WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Walter E. Biesiada serve as an example to all; and

WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Walter E. Biesiada to his family members, friends and all who knew him, and enabled him to enrich their lives in ways they will never forget; and

WHEREAS, To his beloved family, Walter E. Biesiada imparts a legacy of faithfulness, service and dignity; now, therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and the members of the Chicago City Council, assembled this tenth day of April, 2013, do hereby commemorate Walter E. Biesiada for his grace-filled life and do hereby express our condolences to his ...

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