Record #: R2017-440   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 5/24/2017 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 5/24/2017
Title: Tribute to late Robert S. Walsh
Sponsors: Burke, Edward M.
Attachments: 1. R2017-440.pdf

RESOLUTION

 

 

WHEREAS, Robert S. "Bob" Walsh has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 88; and

 

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

 

WHEREAS, A resident of Wilmette, Robert S. "Bob" Walsh was a longtime NBC television executive and the loving husband for 62 years of Marion, nee Whelan; and

 

WHEREAS, Robert S. "Bob" Walsh was the much-adored father of Tom, Margy, Kathleen and the late Maureen and the grandfather of five to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and

 

WHEREAS, A Golden Gloves boxer who served as a Captain in the United States Marine Corps, Robert S. "Bob" Walsh was raised near California and Devon Avenues in Chicago; and 1

 

WHEREAS, Robert S. "Bob" Walsh's father worked in sales for WIND-AM Radio and he followed him into the broadcast industry; and

 

WHEREAS, Robert S. "Bob" Walsh served as President of the NBC stations group where he oversaw coverage of NBC sports, radio and television; and

 

WHEREAS, Robert S. "Bob" Walsh had an eye for talent and hired Mark Giangreco, Ron Magers, Carol Marin and Jim Ruddle; and

 

WHEREAS, Following 25 years with NBC, Robert S. "Bob" Walsh served as a consultant in Chicago; and

 

WHEREAS, Robert S. "Bob" Walsh and his wife .were longtime supporters of Misericordia; and

 

WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Robert S. "Bob" Walsh serve as an example to all; and

 

WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Robert S. "Bob" Walsh 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, Robert S. "Bob" Walsh 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-fourth day of May, 2017, do hereby commemorate Robert S. "Bob" Walsh 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 Robert S. "Bob" Walsh.