Record #: R2016-641   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 9/14/2016 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 9/14/2016
Title: Tribute to late Frank W. Considine
Sponsors: Burke, Edward M.
Attachments: 1. R2016-641.pdf

RESOLUTION

 

 

WHEREAS, Frank W. Considine has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 94; and

 

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

 

WHEREAS, A longtime resident of the North Shore, Frank W. Considine was the loving husband for 68 years of Nancy; and

 

WHEREAS, Frank W. Considine was the much-adored father of nine children, 16 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and

 

WHEREAS, A native of Chicago, Frank W. Considine graduated from Loyola University Chicago and served his country during World War II in the United States Navy; and

 

WHEREAS, Frank W. Considine joined National Can Corporation as General Manager in 1961; and

 

WHEREAS, Frank W. Considine rose to become Chief Executive Officer and then Chairman of the company; and

 

WHEREAS, Following a long and illustrious career, Frank W. Considine retired in 2000; and

 

WHEREAS, A widely admired business and civic leader, Frank W. Considine was a past Director of the Tribune Company and a former Chairman of the Board of Loyola University Chicago and Loyola University Health System; and

 

WHEREAS, As the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Field Museum, Frank W. Considine oversaw the creation of what today is the museum campus; and

 

WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Frank W. Considine serve as an example to all; and

 

 

WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Frank W. Considine 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, Frank W. Considine 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, Frank W. Considine 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 September, 2016, do hereby commemorate Frank W. Considine 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 Frank

 

Alderman - 14th Ward