MEMORIAL RESOLUTION FOR BRIAN ANGELES McMANUS
WHEREAS, It is with great sadness that the members of this Chamber learned of the death of Brian Angeles McManus on May 15, 2018; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by the Honorable Margaret Laurino, Alderman of the 39th Ward; and
WHEREAS, Brian, born on April 14, 1999 in Evanston, Illinois, was the loving son of Patrick and Elizabeth, (nee Angeles); beloved brother of Lauren and Audrey McManus; cherished grandson of Paul and Susan Angeles of Chicago and Mary McManus of South Haven, Michigan; dear nephew of Dr. Mike (Mary) McManus, Bill McManus, Carol (Mark) Herndon, Alex (Melissa) Angeles, Christina (Caesar) Lomahan; special cousin to Carolyn and Nicholas Lomahan, Lucas and Leo Angeles, Billy (Katy), Sean and Emily McManus, Daniel (Justine) Herndon and Beth (Greg Larson) Herndon: loved by many other great-aunts, great-uncles, and cousins from extended family and treasured friend to all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Brian leaves a legacy of faith, dignity and love and
WHEREAS, Brian loved his dog, Kona, being outdoors, enjoyed playing tennis, basketball, ultimate frisbee, pickleball, playing board games and cards with his friends and family and running, talking and laughing with his track and cross country teammates
WHEREAS, Brian attended Queen of All Saints Grade School where he was Student Council President in 2013. He loved participating in cross country, track, lacrosse, soccer, basketball and floor hockey. Brian graduated from Northside College Prep High School in 2017 where he was captain of the Track and Cross Country Teams and involved in Latin and Table Tennis Clubs. His intention was to continue his education in health sciences and run cross country and track at Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa and
WHEREAS, Brian touched the lives of all who knew him through his kindness, generosity and vivacious spirit. He will be deeply missed, but the memory of his character, intelligence and compassion will live on in those who knew and loved him; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and Members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, assembled this twenty seventh day of June, 2018, do hereby extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of Brian Angeles McManus; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution are presented to the family of Brian Angeles McManus as a sign of our honor, gratitude, and respect.