Record #: R2016-660   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 9/14/2016 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 9/14/2016
Title: Tribute to late James P. McHugh
Sponsors: Burke, Edward M.
Attachments: 1. R2016-660.pdf

RESOLUTION

 

 

WHEREAS, James P. McHugh has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 90; and

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

WHEREAS, A resident of Long Grove, James P. McHugh was a widely admired member of the construction community; and

WHEREAS, James P. McHugh was the much-adored father of James and Patty and the grandfather of two to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and

WHEREAS, Born in Chicago's Back of the Yards neighborhood, James P. McHugh began his career as a carpenter in the family business and eventually took over his father's construction company, McHugh Construction, with this brother Jack; and

WHEREAS, James P. McHugh enjoyed a long and highly successful career with the company that constructed many of Chicago's landmark buildings, including the iconic twin-tower Marina City; and

WHEREAS, McHugh Construction was involved in rebuilding Arlington International Racecourse's grandstand after it was destroyed in 1985 and in the building of Water Tower Place, Prudential Plaza and Trump Tower; and

WHEREAS, In addition to his construction work, James P. McHugh was a real estate developer and co-founder of The Habitat Co. where his largest project was the Presidential Towers; and

WHEREAS, James P. McHugh also developed the Fields of Long Grove, an 87-home project that was recognized for incorporating sustainability and nature; and

WHEREAS, James P. McHugh was a serious sailor who won two trophies in the 1962 Chicago-Mackinac race and participated in Caribbean races, during the 1960s and 1970s; and

WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of James P. McHugh serve as an example to all; and

WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared James P. McHugh 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, James P. McHugh 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, James P. McHugh 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 James P. McHugh 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 James P. McHugh

Alderman - 14th Ward