Record #: R2015-795   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 10/14/2015 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 10/14/2015
Title: Tribute to late Honorable William A. Crawford
Sponsors: Burke, Edward M.
Attachments: 1. R2015-795.pdf

RESOLUTION

 

 

WHEREAS, The Honorable William A. "Bill" Crawford has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 79; and

 

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

 

WHEREAS, The Honorable William A. "Bill" Crawford was a widely admired Indiana lawmaker and the loving husband of Bernice; and

 

WHEREAS, The Honorable William A. "Bill" Crawford was the much-adored father of Michael, Darren, Monica, Kimberly and Lavanta, the grandfather of eleven and the great-grandfather of seven to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and

 

WHEREAS, A Democrat from Indianapolis, the Honorable William A. "Bill" Crawford retired from the Indiana House of Representatives in 2012 following 40 years in office; and

 

WHEREAS, The Honorable William A. "Bill" Crawford earned a reputation as a champion for the poor and disadvantaged; and

 

WHEREAS, During his highly distinguished tenure, the Honorable William A. "Bill" Crawford fought for affordable housing and co-sponsored a law making it easier for those with criminal records to find employment; and

 

WHEREAS, The Honorable William A. "Bill" Crawford served his country as a member of the United States Navy during the Korean War; and

 

WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of the Honorable William A. "Bill" Crawford serve as an example to all; and

 

WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared the Honorable William A. "Bill" Crawford 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, The Honorable William A. "Bill" Crawford was an individual of great integrity and accomplishment who will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by his many relatives, friends and admirers; and

 

 

WHEREAS, To his beloved family, the Honorable William A. "Bill" Crawford 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 fourteenth day of October 2015, do hereby commemorate the Honorable William A. "Bill" Crawford for his grace-filled life and do hereby express our condolences to his family; and

Alderman - 14th Ward

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of the Honorable William A. "Bill" Crawford.