Record #: R2013-559   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 6/5/2013 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 6/5/2013
Title: Tribute to late Honorable George M. Leader
Sponsors: Burke, Edward M.
Attachments: 1. R2013-559.pdf
RESOLUTION
 
 
WHEREAS, The Honorable George M. Leader has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 95; and
 
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
 
WHEREAS, The Honorable George M. Leader was the loving and devoted husband of the late Mary Jane; and
 
WHEREAS, The Honorable George M. Leader was the beloved father of George, David, Jane and the late Fred, the doting grandfather of twelve and the adoring great-grandfather of two to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and
 
WHEREAS, A proud veteran of World War II, the Honorable George M. Leader served in the United States Navy as a Supply Corps Officer; and
 
WHEREAS, After serving one term as a Pennsylvania State Senator, the Honorable George M. Leader won a landslide victory in 1955 to become the second youngest Governor of that state; and
 
WHEREAS, During his four years as Governor, the Honorable George M. Leader enacted important reforms, improved social services and led the way for advances in diversity through his cabinet appointments; and
 
WHEREAS, The Honorable George M. Leader and his wife started two successful healthcare businesses offering quality assisted-living to the elderly; and
 
WHEREAS, An active member of his faith community, the Honorable George M. Leader touched the lives of many with his compassion, charity and Christian witness; and
 
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication ofthe Honorable George M. Leader serve as an example to all; and
 
 
WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared the Honorable George M. Leader 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, To his beloved family, the Honorable George M. Leader 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 fifth day of June, 2013, do hereby commemorate the Honorable George M. Leader 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 George M. Leader.
 
Alderman -14"' Ward