Record #: R2016-112   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 2/10/2016 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 2/10/2016
Title: Tribute to late Dr. Melvin G. Holli
Sponsors: Burke, Edward M.
Attachments: 1. R2016-112.pdf

RESOLUTION

 

 

WHEREAS, Dr. Melvin G. Holli has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 82; and

 

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

 

WHEREAS, A resident of Wheaton, Dr. Melvin G. Holli was a prominent educator, author and historian; and

 

WHEREAS, Raised in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, Dr. Melvin G. Holli enjoyed skiing, fishing and a host of outdoor activities as well as a lifelong appreciation of his Finnish roots; and

 

WHEREAS, Dr. Melvin G. Holli earned his master's and doctorate degrees in American History from the University of Michigan; and

 

WHEREAS, Dr. Melvin G. Holli began teaching history at the University of Illinois at Chicago in 1965 where he established and directed an urban historical collection; and

 

WHEREAS, Dr. Melvin G. Holli was a popular member of the faculty and served as Chairman of the Department of History from 1991 to 1995; and

 

WHEREAS, Dr. Melvin G. Holli wrote or co-edited 18 books, including a biographical dictionary of American mayors and four books on Chicago mayors; and

 

WHEREAS, Dr. Melvin G. Holli won the History Award from the Society of Midland Authors and the Best Book Award from the Illinois Political Science Foundation; and

 

WHEREAS, Following a long and illustrious career, Dr. Melvin G. Holli retired in 2003; and

 

WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Dr. Melvin G. Holli serve as an example to all; and

 

WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Dr. Melvin G. Holli 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, Dr. Melvin G. Holli 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 loving wife, Betsy, his son, Steven, his daughter, Susan, his brother, David, his sister, Marilyn, and his two grandchildren, Dr. Melvin G. Holli 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 tenth day of February, 2016, do hereby commemorate Dr. Melvin G. Holli 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 Dr. Melvin G. Holli.