RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Elliot Lehman has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 97; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, A resident of Wilmette, Elliot Lehman was a widely admired member of the business community and the loving husband of Frances, nee Mecklenburger; and
WHEREAS, Elliot Lehman was the much-adored father of Kenneth, Kay and Paul, the grandfather of eight and the great-grandfather of six to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and
WHEREAS, Elliot Lehman met his future wife, whose father and grandfather founded the Skokie-based automotive gasket manufacturer Fel-Pro, while in college; and
WHEREAS, Elliot Lehman joined the company where he worked for fifty years and rose to become Co-Chairman; and
WHEREAS, Along with his brother-in-law and fellow Co-Chairman, Lewis Weinberg, Elliot Lehman carved out a reputation for excellence in the industry and created a family-friendly atmosphere that made it a model for other corporations to emulate; and
WHEREAS, Known for his unwavering integrity, Elliot Lehman was an early supporter of Business and Professional People for the Public Interest and served as the organization's second president from 1972 to 1977; and
WHEREAS, Elliot Lehman was the recipient of numerous honors, including the Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Association's Triangle Award, the group's highest honor; and
WHEREAS, In 1993 Elliot Lehman was inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame in Dearborn, Michigan; and
WHEREAS, Elliot Lehman generously participated in a number of Illinois initiatives to support children and families; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Elliot Lehman serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, Elliot Lehman will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by his many relatives, friends and admirers; and
WHEREAS, To his beloved family, Elliot Lehman 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 eighteenth day of May, 2016, do hereby commemorate Elliot Lehman 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 Elliot Lflhman.