RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Owen A. "Casey" Moran has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 89; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, A resident of Winnetka, Owen A. "Casey" Moran was a widely admired member of the business community and the loving husband for 56 years of Jean, nee Becker; and
WHEREAS, Owen A. "Casey" Moran was the much-adored father of Jeff, Brian, Linda and Janet and the grandfather of eight to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and
WHEREAS, Owen A. "Casey" Moran served his country as a naval aviator during World War II and was honorably discharged as a Lieutenant in 1946; and
WHEREAS, The son of a piping contractor, Owen A. "Casey" Moran was raised in Berwyn and graduated from Morton High School and Northwestern University; and
WHEREAS, Along with his father, Frank Edward, Owen A. "Casey" Moran established F.E. Moran, Inc., a full-service mechanical contractor, in 1957; and
WHEREAS, Owen A. "Casey" Moran operated the company for 44 years and oversaw major projects at New Trier West High School, Three First National Plaza, Chicago Title & Trust and NBC Tower; and
WHEREAS, Known for his positive outlook and ever-present enthusiasm, Owen A. "Casey" Moran also excelled as a leader in the travel business, lodging and bar and restaurant industries and numerous developments; and
WHEREAS, Owen A. "Casey" Moran was the President of the Western Trade Association and a member of the Mechanical Contractors Chicago Association, a Life Member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers and a Director of Charter Bank Group; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Owen A. "Casey" Moran serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, His- love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Owen A. "Casey" Moran 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, Owen A. "Casey" Moran will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by his many relatives, friends and admirers; and
WHEREAS, To his beloved family, Owen A. "Casey" Moran 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 eighteenth day of March, 2015, do hereby commemorate Owen A. "Casey" Moran for his grace-filled life and do hereby express our condolences to his family; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVEDf That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Owen A. "Casey" Moran.
Alderman - 14th Ward