Record #: R2018-857   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 7/25/2018 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 7/25/2018
Title: Tribute to late Charles Krauthammer
Sponsors: Burke, Edward M.
Attachments: 1. R2018-857.pdf

RESOLUTION

 

 

WHEREAS, Charles Krauthammer has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 68; and

 

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

 

WHEREAS, Charles Krauthammer was the loving husband of Robyn; and

 

WHEREAS, Charles Krauthammer was the much-adored father of Daniel to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and

 

WHEREAS, Charles Krauthammer was a Pulitzer-Prize-winning newspaper columnist and television commentator who became an influential voice in the Republic Party; and

 

WHEREAS, Charles Krauthammer was a former Harvard medical student who graduated despite being paralyzed from the neck down in a diving board accident; and

 

WHEREAS, Charles Krauthammer later embarked on a career in journalism and in 1984 began writing a column in the Washington Post; and

 

WHEREAS, Charles Krauthammer later worked as a Fox News Channel panelist and contributor where he gained prominence as a conservative pundit and was widely admired for his insights into politics; and

 

WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Charles Krauthammer serve as an example to all; and

 

WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Charles Krauthammer 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, Charles Krauthammer 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, Charles Krauthammer 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-fifth day of July, 2018, do hereby commemorate Charles Krauthammer 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 Chaffles Krauthammer.

 

 

 

 

Alderman -14th Ward