RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Edward Bogus has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, Edward Bogus was a widely admired Southwest Side civic leader and the loving husband of the late Mary; and
WHEREAS, Edward Bogus was the much-adored father of Sharon, Shirley, Edward G. and the late Sheila, the grandfather of five and the great-grandfather of one to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and
WHEREAS, A member of our "Greatest Generation," Edward Bogus fought for his country during World War II as a soldier in the United States Army in the Philippines; and
WHEREAS, Edward Bogus lived for many years on South Mozart Street and made numerous voluntary contributions to society over many decades; and
WHEREAS, With the Archer Road Kiwanis Club, Edward Bogus tirelessly worked for more than forty years to raise funds for academic scholarships in the community; and
WHEREAS, Edward Bogus also generously gave of his time on behalf of the Kelly Local School Council where he strived to promote innovative school programs to improve student development and knowledge at all levels; and
WHEREAS, As a volunteer for the American Cancer Society, Edward Bogus focused on raising funds for research and promoting various events throughout the year to raise grants for hospitals, universities and research centers; and
WHEREAS, Beginning in 1980 Edward Bogus was a Lector at Five Holy Martyrs Church and a valued member of the parish's community; and
WHEREAS, Edward Bogus served on the Citizens Advisory Committee in the early 1980s that studied the need for improved public transportation on the Southwest Side; and
WHEREAS, Edward Bogus was on the Greater Midway Economic Community Development Committee to develop the area around Midway Airport; and
WHEREAS, The service of Edward Bogus contributed to the development of what is now known as the Orange Line; and
WHEREAS, The establishment of this transit line has greatly improved the quality of life for me residents of the Southwest Side by linking Midway Airport with the downtown business district; and
WHEREAS, Edward Bogus joined an organization comprised of educational and civic leaders that was convened for the purpose of constructing a new high school and relieving classroom overcrowding in the Archer Heights community; and
WHEREAS, After years of hard work and planning, a new high school was built at 4959 South Archer Avenue which was named Curie High School; and
WHEREAS, The remarkable contributions, sacrifice and dedication of Edward Bogus serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, Edward Bogus 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, Edward Bogus 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 Edward Bogus 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 Edward Bogus. A