Record #: R2016-673   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 9/14/2016 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 9/14/2016
Title: Tribute to late Barry Sullivan
Sponsors: Burke, Edward M.
Attachments: 1. R2016-673.pdf

RESOLUTION

 

 

WHEREAS, Barry Sullivan has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 85; and

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

WHEREAS, A resident of Bronxville, New York, Barry Sullivan was a widely admired member of the banking community and the loving husband for 53 years of the late Audrey; and

WHEREAS, Barry Sullivan was the much-adored father of Gerald, Barry Jr., Scott, John and Mariellen and the grandfather of 17 to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and

WHEREAS, Born in New York City, Barry Sullivan began his career with Chase Manhattan Bank before he was chosen to become First Chicago's Chairman and CEO in 1980; and

WHEREAS, Barry Sullivan enjoyed a long and successful career at First Chicago where he replenished the bank's depleted executive ranks, boosted morale and increased profitability; and

WHEREAS, In addition to his many professional achievements, Barry Sullivan was actively involved in improving the finances of the Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago and led a coalition to decentralize Chicago Public Schools; and

WHEREAS, Barry Sullivan helped set up the Big Shoulders Fund which has raised more than $300 million to support inner-city Catholic schools in the city's poorest neighborhoods; and

WHEREAS, Barry Sullivan also served on the board of trustees for the University of Chicago where he was chairman from 1988 until 1992, and was awarded an honorary doctorate from the university in 1994; and

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

WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Barry Sullivan 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, Barry Sullivan 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, Barry Sullivan 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 September, 2016, do hereby commemorate Barry Sullivan 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 Barry Sullivan.