Record #: R2014-479   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 6/25/2014 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 6/25/2014
Title: Tribute to late Reverend William Allen Eddy, Jr.
Sponsors: Burke, Edward M.
Attachments: 1. R2014-479.pdf
RESOLUTION
 
 
WHEREAS, The Reverend William Allen Eddy, Jr., has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of sixty-four; and
 
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
 
WHEREAS, The Reverend William Allen Eddy, Jr., was a widely admired member of the religious community and the Pastor of St. Hilary Parish in Chicago; and
 
WHEREAS, Born on December 23, 1949, the Reverend William Allen Eddy, Jr., was the son of the late William and Margaret, nee Beary; and
 
WHEREAS, The Reverend William Allen Eddy, Jr., was ordained by John Cardinal Cody in 1975 at Mundelein Seminary; and
 
WHEREAS, Throughout his ministry, the Reverend William Allen Eddy, Jr., was known for his patience and keen ability to listen to others; and
 
WHEREAS, The Reverend William Allen Eddy, Jr., served at St. Julie Billiart Parish in Tinley Park from 1975 to 1979, Queen of Angels Parish from 1979 to 1986, St. Paul Parish in Chicago Heights from 1986 to 1991 and St. Kieran Parish from 1991 to 2007; and
 
WHEREAS, Known to his friends and parishioners as "Doc," the Reverend William Allen Eddy, Jr., also taught English at Quigley Preparatory Seminary North; and
 
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of the Reverend William Allen Eddy, Jr., serve as an example to all; and
 
WHEREAS, The Reverend William Allen Eddy, Jr., will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by his many relatives, friends and admirers; and
 
 
WHEREAS, To his two sisters, Judith and Catherine, and his devoted nieces and nephews, the Reverend William Allen Eddy, Jr., 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 twenty-fifth day of June, 2014, do hereby commemorate the Reverend William Allen Eddy, Jr., for his grace-filled life and do hereby express our condolences to his family; and
 
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of the Reverend William Allen Eddy, Jr.
 
Alderman - 14th Ward