RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, John McLaughlin has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 89; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, A resident of Washington, D.C., John McLaughlin was a widely admired member of the political news community; and
WHEREAS, John McLaughlin was known as a conservative political commentator who was host of the popular television program "The McLaughlin Group" that debuted in 1982; and
WHEREAS, "The McLaughlin Group" show pioneered lively discussions of Washington politics; and
WHEREAS, In 1984 John McLaughlin hosted "John McLaughlin's One on One," an in-depth interview program, and the CNBC show "McLaughlin" in 1989; and
WHEREAS, John McLaughlin believed information could be entertaining and gaining knowledge did not need to be boring; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his many professional achievements, John McLaughlin also played himself on episodes of "ALF" and "Murphy Brown" and was even portrayed by Dana Carvey on "Saturday Night Live:" and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of John McLaughlin serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared John McLaughlin 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, John McLaughlin 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, John McLaughlin 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 John McLaughlin for his grace-filled life and do hereby express our condolences to his family; and