Record #: R2016-488   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 6/22/2016 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 6/22/2016
Title: Tribute to late William R. Anixter
Sponsors: Burke, Edward M.
Attachments: 1. R2016-488.pdf

RESOLUTION

 

 

WHEREAS, William R. Anixter has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 92; and

 

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

 

WHEREAS, William R. Anixter was a widely admired member of the business community and the loving husband of Nancy and the late Barbara; and

 

WHEREAS, William R. Anixter was the much-adored father of Greg, Julie, Carol, Amy, Mari and Jason and the grandfather of seven to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and

 

WHEREAS, A native of Chicago, William R. Anixter served his country as a member of the United States Army during World War II and graduated from Northwestern University; and

 

WHEREAS, Along with his brother, Alan, William R. Anixter co-founded the electrical industry's largest wire and cable specialty distributor; and

 

WHEREAS, The company, now known as Anixter International, grew to include more than 100 global locations before it was sold to Sam Zell in 1986; and

 

WHEREAS, William R. Anixter fostered a family atmosphere in his company which was dedicated to producing high-quality service to its customers; and

 

WHEREAS, William R. Anixter later served as Chairman of the Board of Northbrook-based A-Z Wire & Cable; and

 

WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of William R. Anixter serve as an example to all; and

 

WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared William R. Anixter 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, William R. Anixter 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, William R. Anixter 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-second day of June, 2016, do hereby commemorate William R. Anixter for his grace-filled life and do hereby express our condolences to his family; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That ayQuitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of William R. Anixter.      A ,

 

 

 

 

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