Record #: R2013-520   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 6/5/2013 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 6/5/2013
Title: Tribute to late Reynaldo Alexander Ward
Sponsors: Beale, Anthony
Attachments: 1. R2013-520.pdf
RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING THE LIFE OF REYNALDO ALEXANDER WARD
 
WHEREAS, In His Infinite Wisdom and Judgment, God has called Reynaldo Alexander Ward to his eternal reward on April 5, 2013; and
 
WHEREAS, Reynaldo Alexander Ward started his life's journey in New Orleans, Louisiana on May 17, 1940 as the youngest child of Edwin A. and Mildred Ward. He graduated in 1959 from Walter L. Cohen High School in New Orleans and furthered his education in Chicago attending Greer Tech and Coyne Electrical & Television School; and
 
WHEREAS, Reynaldo Alexander Ward worked as a mechanic. In 2001 he retired from Fred Tuch Buick Dealership after many dedicated years of service. He served his country proudly in the United States Army, receiving an Honorable Discharge. Reynaldo played the flute and piccolo in the 327th Army Band; and
 
WHEREAS, Reynaldo and his loving wife, Joyce shared over fifty years of Wedded Bliss and was blessed with six children who brought happiness and laughter into their home; and
 
WHEREAS, Reynaldo Alexander Ward was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, friend and neighbor who will be deeply missed; and
 
WHEREAS, Reynaldo Alexander Ward leaves behind to mourn his passing and cherish his memory his beloved wife, Joyce; children, Kelvin W. Ward (Gwendolyn), Reynaldo W. Ward, II (Vanessa), Isolde Ward, Virgil Ward (Sylvia), Nedra Ward Cameron (Vernon) and Edwin A. Ward, III; twenty-four loving grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; brother, Edwin A. Ward II (Maxine) and sisters, Hazel B. Simpson (Julie) and Patricia W. Ward; his loving and last surviving aunt, Mabel Agobert and a host of other relatives and many friends; and
 
WHEREAS, The Honorable Anthony Beale, Alderman of the 9th Ward has brought the passing of Reynaldo Alexander Ward to the attention of this august body; now, therefore
 
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and members of the City of Chicago City Council gathered here this fifth day of June 2013 A.D., do hereby express our sincerest sorrow at the passing of Reynaldo Alexander Ward and extend our deepest sympathy to his many family members and friends.
 
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That suitable copies of this resolution be prepared and presented to the family of Reynaldo Alexander Ward.
 
ANTHONY BEALE Alderman-9th Ward