Office of the City Clerk - Record #: R2018-877

• Record #: R2018-877
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Adopted
• Intro date: 7/25/2018
• Final action: 7/25/2018
• Title: Tribute to late William H. Hall, Jr.
• Sponsors: Sawyer, Roderick T.

Date	Journal Page Number	Action By	Action	Result
7/25/2018		City Council	Introduced (Agreed Calendar)
7/25/2018	83033	City Council	Adopted	Pass

TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM H. HALL, JR.

WHEREAS, Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom, has granted eternal rest to His good and faithful servant, William H. Hall, Jr., on June 26, 2018; and

WHEREAS, William Hall began his journey on March 21, 1942. William was united in Holy Matrimony to Janet and the couple were blessed with children including a son, Pastor William E. Hall; and

WHEREAS, a lifelong advocate for the welfare of children and dedicated educator, William Hall worked as a teacher and principal for the Archdiocese of Chicago and eventually serving and retiring as a teacher with the Chicago Public Schools. He also served as board member ofthe Chicago Youth Center and performed service for various youth employment and enrichment programs sponsored by the City of Chicago, and

WHEREAS, William Hall lived his faith as an active member ofthe Knights of Columbus and one ofthe driving forces behind the St. Columbanus food pantry ministry. He was closely involved in membership with both St. Columbanus and St. Thomas churches as a lector and performed other duties for the parishes, and

WHEREAS, William Hall was devoted to the betterment of the Chatham community. He was instrumental in keeping his neighbors abreast concerning issues that affect them by maintained close ties with the offices of Alderman Sawyer, Senator Trotter and State Representative Sims (as well as their predecessors) throughout his more than 15-year tenure as President ofthe 84^th and Wabash Block Club; and

WHEREAS, the Honorable Roderick Sawyer, Alderman of the 6^th Ward, has apprised this august body of the passing of this remarkably diligent and selfless educator and civic leader; now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED that we, the Mayor and members of the City of Chicago City Council gathered together on this 25^th Day of July, 2018 AD, do hereby express our sincerest sorrow upon learning of the passing of William H. Hall, Jr. and extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends and all those whose lives he touched.

RODERICK T. SAWYER

Alderman - 6^th Ward

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and presented to the family of William H. Hall, Jr.