Legislation Details

Record #: R2016-715   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 9/14/2016 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 9/14/2016
Title: Tribute to late Richard "Dick" Kiphart
Sponsors: Burke, Edward M.
Attachments: 1. R2016-715.pdf

RESOLUTION

 

 

WHEREAS, Richard "Dick" Kiphart has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 75; and

 

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

 

WHEREAS, Richard "Dick" Kiphart was an influential Chicago investment banker and the loving husband of Susan; and

 

WHEREAS, Richard "Dick" Kiphart was the much-adored father of Ellen, Jill and Rebeca 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 Milwaukee, Richard "Dick" Kiphart graduated from Dartmouth College and earned a master's degree in business administration from Harvard University; and

 

WHEREAS, Richard "Dick" Kiphart was an executive at William Blair 85 Company for 50 years where he earned a reputation for dedication to excellence and passion for investing; and

 

WHEREAS, Richard "Dick" Kiphart was a major figure in Chicago's start-up investment scene; and

 

WHEREAS, Richard "Dick" Kiphart was a widely admired civic leader who led the Lyric Opera, Columbia College, Erikson Institute, Merit School of Music and Poetry Institute; and

 

WHEREAS, Along with his wife, Richard "Dick" Kiphart also built schools and wells in Ghana and funded health initiatives in Nigeria; and

 

WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Richard "Dick" Kiphart serve as an example to all; and

 

WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Richard "Dick" Kiphart 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, Richard "Dick" Kiphart 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, Richard "Dick" Kiphart 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 Richard "Dick" Kiphart for his grace-filled life and do hereby express our condolences to his family; and

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLWED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the famib/Vt Richard "Dick" Kiphart.

Alderman - 14th Ward