RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Lawrence T. O'Brien has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, Lawrence T. O'Brien was a widely admired member of the legal community and the loving husband for 40 years of Nancy, nee McPartlin; and
WHEREAS, Lawrence T. O'Brien was the much-adored father of Barton, Jillian and Clayton and the grandfather of eight to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and
WHEREAS, Born on April 18, 1945, Lawrence T. O'Brien graduated from Northwestern University and Loyola University School of Law; and
WHEREAS, Lawrence T. O'Brien served his country during the Vietnam War; and
WHEREAS, Lawrence T. O'Brien was a man of character who leaves behind a legacy of love to his family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Lawrence T. O'Brien upheld the highest and most noble traditions of the legal profession; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Lawrence T. O'Brien serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Lawrence T. O'Brien 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, Lawrence T. O'Brien 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, Lawrence T. O'Brien 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 fifteenth day of April, 2015, do hereby commemorate Lawrence T. O'Brien for his grace-filled life and do hereby express our condolences to his family; and
Alderman - 14th Ward
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Lawrence T. O'Brien.