Record #: R2016-504   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 6/22/2016 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 6/22/2016
Title: Tribute to late George Tapling
Sponsors: Burke, Edward M.
Attachments: 1. R2016-504.pdf

RESOLUTION

 

 

WHEREAS, George Tapling has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 60; and

 

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

 

WHEREAS, George Tapling was the loving husband of Marguerite Tully and the late Alice; and

 

WHEREAS, George Tapling was the much-adored father of Colleen, George IV and Robert to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and

 

WHEREAS, George Tapling was the devoted son of Mary and the late George and the fond brother of Mary, Geri and Jane; and

 

WHEREAS, Born in Chicago and raised in Oak Park, George Tapling graduated from St. Norbert College and earned a master's degree from DePaul University; and

 

WHEREAS, George Tapling worked in real estate and finance before joining Jos. Cacciatore & Co. Real Estate where he was the Chief Financial Officer; and

 

WHEREAS, George Tapling was a board member of the Cacciatore companies where he coordinated meeting agendas; and

 

WHEREAS, Known for his empathy, generosity and humor, George Tapling formed strong and lasting friendships throughout his life with people from diverse backgrounds; and

 

WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared George Tapling 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, George Tapling was an individual of great integrity and accomplishment who will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by his many relatives, friends and admirers; and

 

WHEREAS, To his beloved family, George Tapling 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-second day of June, 2016, do hereby commemorate George Tapling 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 George Tapling.