Record #: R2017-246   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 3/29/2017 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 3/29/2017
Title: Tribute to late J. Glenn Schneider
Sponsors: Burke, Edward M.
Attachments: 1. R2017-246.pdf

RESOLUTION

 

 

WHEREAS, The Honorable J. Glenn Schneider has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 81; and

 

WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and

 

WHEREAS, A longtime resident of Naperville, the Honorable J. Glenn Schneider was the loving husband of Kathy; and

 

WHEREAS, The Honorable J. Glenn Schneider was the much-adored father of Jill and John and the grandfather of three to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and

 

WHEREAS, The Honorable J. Glenn Schneider began his teaching career in Aurora before joining the faculty of Naperville North High School; and

 

WHEREAS, During the mid-1970s, the Honorable J. Glenn Schneider taught classes in history and state and local government; and

 

WHEREAS, The Honorable J. Glenn Schneider retired as an educator in 1994 after 32 years of service; and

 

WHEREAS, The Honorable J. Glenn Schneider served from 1971 to 1983 as a member of the Illinois House of Representatives; and

 

WHEREAS, The Honorable J. Glenn Schneider served two terms in the Naperville City Council before completing his tenure in the early 1990s; and

 

WHEREAS, After leaving public service, the Honorable J. Glenn Schneider worked as a lobbyist for clients that included the City of Naperville; and

 

WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of the Honorable J. Glenn Schneider serve as an example to all; and

 

WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared the Honorable J. Glenn Schneider 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, To his beloved family, the Honorable J. Glenn Schneider 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 twenty-ninth day of March, 2017, do hereby commemorate the Honorable J. Glenn Schneider for his grace-filled life and do hereby express our condolences to his family; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of the Honorable J. Glenn Schneider.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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