Record #: R2015-793   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 10/14/2015 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 10/14/2015
Title: Tribute to late Bernard E. Cavitt
Sponsors: Burke, Edward M.
Attachments: 1. R2015-793.pdf

RESOLUTION

 

 

WHEREAS, Bernard. E. Cavitt 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 Bartlett, Bernard E. Cavitt was the loving husband of the late Elizabeth; and

 

WHEREAS, Bernard E. Cavitt was the much-adored father of Rodney, Sandra, Lisa and Jill, the grandfather of three and the great-grandfather of two to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and

 

WHEREAS, Bernard E. Cavitt was the dear brother of Shirley; and

 

WHEREAS, Born in Southern Illinois, Bernard E. Cavitt was raised in Elgin where he worked as a paper boy for the Daily News to help support his family; and

 

WHEREAS, Bernard E. Cavitt attended Elgin High School and excelled as a teenager as Golden Gloves boxer; and

 

WHEREAS, Bernard E. Cavitt bravely served his country during World War II in the United States Marine Corps; and

 

WHEREAS, Upon returning home from the war, Bernard E. Cavitt married the former Elizabeth Gaede and developed Ace Coffee Bar, Inc., a small family-operated business into the largest independent vending company in the Midwest; and

 

WHEREAS, Bernard E. Cavitt was known for his unparalleled work ethic and business acumen; and

 

WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Bernard E. Cavitt 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, Bernard E. Cavitt 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, Bernard E. Cavitt 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 fourteenth day of October 2015, do hereby commemorate Bernard E. Cavitt for his grace-filled life and do hereby express our condolences to his family; and

Alderman - 14th Ward

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Bernard E. Cavitt.