Record #: R2021-960   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 9/14/2021 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 9/14/2021
Title: Tribute to late Honorable George A. Kwak
Sponsors: Burke, Edward M.
Attachments: 1. R2021-960.pdf

RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, Honorable George A. Kwak has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 99; and

 

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

 

WHEREAS, George was married to the late Lois G. nee Johnston for 67 years, and is survived by his five children Norman, Paul (Lynne), Mark (Debra), John, Michelle (Terry) Vagnoni, and 6 grandchildren; and

 

WHEREAS, George was born on February 21,1922 and was raised in the Pilsen neighborhood; and

 

WHEREAS, George lived most of his adult life in Brighton Park, Chicago for 55 years, until he moved to Lemont, Illinois in 2018; and

 

WHEREAS, He attended St. Adalbert's Catholic Grammar School, Holy Trinity High School, and received a Bachelor's Degree from the University oflllinois Navy Pier campus; and

 

WHEREAS, George joined the U.S. Army on July 7,1944 serving as a Technical Sergeant in World War II; and

 

WHEREAS, George worked as a radio controller under General S. Patton in France and Germany after the Allied invasion of Normandy; and

 

WHERAS, George fought in the Battle of the Bulge and Rhineland Offensive; and

 

WHEREAS, Prior to his Honorable Discharge on June 6,1946, George was decorated with a Victory Medal, 3 Bronze Battle Stars, 3 Overseas Service Bars, a good Conduct Medal, and an Army of Occupation Medal; and

 

WHEREAS, After military service, he worked for various companies which included Edison General Electric, Frye Roofing, Sportsman Park, and became owner of Domain Builders; and

 

WHEREAS, George was elected Alderman for the 12th Ward in a special election that was held in 1973, and was re-elected for a four-year term in 1975; and

 

WHEREAS, George owned and operated Aristocrat Accounting where he stayed open until his retirement in 2018; and

 

 

WHEREAS, To his beloved family, Honorable George A. Kwak imparts a legacy of faithfulness, service and dignity; now, therefore

 

BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and the members ofthe Chicago City Council, assembled this Fourteenth day of September, 2021, do hereby commemorate Honorable George A. Kwak 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 Honorable George A. Kwak.

 

 

 

 

 

 

EdwarjxM. Burke Alderman, 14th Ward