Record #: R2015-614   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 7/29/2015 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 7/29/2015
Title: Tribute to late Honorable Michael McElroy
Sponsors: Burke, Edward M.
Attachments: 1. R2015-614.pdf

RESOLUTION

 

 

WHEREAS, The Honorable Michael McElroy has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 63; and

 

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

 

WHEREAS, The Honorable Michael McElroy was the Mayor of Decatur and the loving husband for 35 years of Lynn; and

 

WHEREAS, The Honorable Michael McElroy was the much-adored father of Matt to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and

 

WHEREAS, The Honorable Michael McElroy was the dear brother of Pat, Tim and Ellen; and

 

WHEREAS, Born in 1952 in Aurora, the Honorable Michael McElroy graduated from St. Teresa High School and earned an associate's degree from Danville Area Community College; and

 

WHEREAS, An active civic leader and a 26-year resident of Decatur, the Honorable Michael McElroy served from 2003 to 2009 as a member of the City Council before being elected Mayor; and

 

WHEREAS, The Honorable Michael McElroy was credited with improving the City's water supply and building a new police station; and

 

WHEREAS, Above all else, the Honorable Michael McElroy was a true champion for the blue-collar community and was hailed as an affable leader who "never met a stranger"; and

 

WHEREAS, The Honorable Michael McElroy worked in his private life as a Vice President of Sales for Skeff Distributing Company; and

 

WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of the Honorable Michael McElroy serve as an example to all; and

 

WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared the Honorable Michael McElroy 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, The Honorable Michael McElroy 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, the Honorable Michael McElroy 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-ninth day of July, 2015, do hereby commemorate the Honorable Michael McElroy 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 the/Honorable Michael McElroy.