Record #: R2016-365   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 5/18/2016 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 5/18/2016
Title: Tribute to late Honorable Conrad Burns
Sponsors: Burke, Edward M.
Attachments: 1. R2016-365.pdf

RESOLUTION

 

 

WHEREAS, The Honorable Conrad Burns has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 81; and

 

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

 

WHEREAS, The Honorable Conrad Burns was a former United States Senator from the State of Montana and the loving husband of Phyllis; and

 

WHEREAS, Born on a farm in Missouri, the Honorable Conrad Burns served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corps; and

 

WHEREAS, Known for his folksy style, the Honorable Conrad Burns worked as a cattle auctioneer in Billings and owned a network of radio stations before entering politics; and

 

WHEREAS, The Honorable Conrad Burns was elected to a seat on the Yellowstone County Commission in Montana only two years before becoming a member of the United States Senate; and

 

WHEREAS, The Honorable Conrad Burns served on Capitol Hill from 1989 to 2007 where he was a member of the influential Senate Appropriations Committee; and

 

WHEREAS, The Honorable Conrad Burns was also the Chairman of the Subcommittee on the Interior and Chairman of the Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee; and

 

WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of the Honorable Conrad Burns serve as an example to all; and

 

WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared the Honorable Conrad Burns 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, The Honorable Conrad Burns 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, the Honorable Conrad Burns 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 eighteenth day of May, 2016, do hereby commemorate the Honorable Conrad Burns 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 the Honorable Conrad Burns.