Record #: R2015-817   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 10/14/2015 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 10/14/2015
Title: Tribute to late Marvin W. Burnett
Sponsors: Burnett, Jr., Walter
Attachments: 1. R2015-817.pdf

 

A resolution

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ofthe   City of Chicago, Illinois

 

 

Presented by alderman Walter burnett, jr.  on     October 5,2015

 

WHEREAS, It is with great sorrow that the members of this Chamber learned of the transition to eternal peace for Mr. Marvin W. Burnett on Monday, September 28, 2015; and

 

WHEREAS, The City Council has been informed of his passing by the Honorable Walter Burnett, Jr., Alderman of the 27th Ward and nephew of the dearly departed; and

 

WHEREAS, Marvin W. Burnett was born on September 17, 1937, in Chicago, IL, the fourth of six children born to Charles and Ruth (Williams) Burnett; and

 

WHEREAS, Marvin was educated in the Chicago Public Schools and graduated from Du Sable High School; and

 

WHEREAS, After graduating, Marvin enlisted in the United States Navy, and following those years in service, Marvin worked for the U. S. Postal Service; and

 

WHEREAS, Marvin later pursued his dream of becoming a Hair Stylist, and being a "people person", this career suited his personality perfectly; and

 

WHEREAS, Marvin left hair styling after many years and returned to the U. S. Postal Service until retirement; and

 

WHEREAS, Marvin was united in marriage to Kirsten (Hawkins) Alley and to this union a son, Marques L. Burnett was born; and

 

WHEREAS, Marvin accepted Christ later in life and was a member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church. He loved his church and was fond of its members which he often spoke of; and

 

WHEREAS, Marvin, a dapper dresser with gentlemanly qualities, was an active member of the 27th Ward Organization, often assisting Alderman Burnett with constituents on Ward Nights, and was fondly known to many as "Uncle Marvin"; and

 

WHEREAS, Marvin was preceded in death by his parents, brothers: Louis, Donald and Walter, and his sister: Ileen; and

 

WHEREAS, Marvin, his outgoing personality, and the many slightly embellished stories he told, will be truly missed, he leaves to cherish his memory: a son, Marques L. Burnett; a brother, Milton (Keiko) Burnett; a host of nephews, nieces, relatives and friends; now, therefore,

 

Be It Resolved, That we, the Mayor, and the members of the Chicago City Council assembled here this fourteenth day of October, 2015 do hereby commemorate Mr. Marvin W. Burnett for his many lifetime contributions an offer our sincerest condolences to his many family and friends; and

 

Be It Further Resolved, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Mr. Marvin W. Burnett.

Walter Burnett, Jr. Alderman, 27th Ward