RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Thomas M. Hanley 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, Thomas M. Hanley was a widely admired member of the law enforcement community and the loving husband of Charlotte, nee Rester; and
WHEREAS, Thomas M. Hanley was the much-adored father of Sheila and the grandfather of three to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and
WHEREAS, The son of Irish immigrants, Thomas M. Hanley was born to the late Thomas from Tipperary and Mary, nee Hickey, from Limerick; and
WHEREAS, Thomas M. Hanley was the dear and devoted brother of the late Reverend John, O.S.M., and Mary C; and
WHEREAS, Raised in Our Lady of Sorrows Parish on the West Side, Thomas M. Hanley attended St. Philip Catholic High School and worked as a mechanic for a street car company; and
WHEREAS, During World War II, Thomas M. Hanley was a
member of the United States Army; and
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WHEREAS, Following his honorable discharge from the military, Thomas M. Hanley joined the Chicago Police Department where he served in the Intelligence Division, Youth Division and Neighborhood Relations Division; and
WHEREAS, Thomas M. Hanley was promoted to the rank of Captain and commanded the Town Hall Police District; and
WHEREAS, After his retirement from the Chicago Police Department in 1987, Thomas M. Hanley worked for the Cook County Sheriffs Department; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his long and illustrious career, Thomas M. Hanley upheld the highest and most noble traditions of the law enforcement community; and
WHEREAS, A devout Catholic who was known for his kindness and generosity, Thomas M. Hanley regularly donated to causes to support poor children; and
WHEREAS, Thomas M. Hanley was a valued member of the Knights of Columbus and the Merton Society; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Thomas M. Hanley serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, Thomas M. Hanley will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by his many relatives, friends and admirers; and
WHEREAS, To his beloved family, Thomas M. Hanley 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 tenth day of December, 2014, do hereby commemorate Thomas M. Hanley 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 Thomas M. Hanley.