Record #: R2018-211   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 2/28/2018 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 2/28/2018
Title: Tribute to late John Gavin
Sponsors: Burke, Edward M.
Attachments: 1. R2018-211.pdf

RESOLUTION

 

 

WHEREAS, John Gavin has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 86; and

 

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

 

WHEREAS, A renowned actor and diplomat, John Gavin was the loving husband of actress Constance Towers; and

 

WHEREAS, Born John Golenor into a wealthy Los Angeles family, John Gavin attended Stanford University and served his country in the United States Navy; and

 

WHEREAS, John Gavin was urged to go into acting by a family friend, producer Bryan Foy, and appeared in "Spartacus," "Psycho," and other hit films during the 1960s; and

 

WHEREAS, John Gavin became President of the Screen Actors Guild in 1961, a position held by future President Ronald Reagan; and

 

WHEREAS, During a break from his acting career, John Gavin was appointed Special Adviser to the Secretary-General of the Organization of American States and was assigned to promote President John F. Kennedy's Alliance for Progress which sought to boost the economies of Latin American countries; and ;

 

WHEREAS, Fluent in Spanish, John Gavin served as the Ambassador to Mexico from 1981 to 1986 under President Reagan; and

 

WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of John Gavin serve as an example to all; and

 

WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared John Gavin to his family members, friends and all who knew him, arid enabled him to enrich their lives in ways they will never forget; and

 

WHEREAS, John Gavin 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, John Gavin 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-eighth day of February, 2018, do hereby commemorate John Gavin 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 John Gavin.