City Council March 13, 2019
2019 MAR-7 PM 2=36
RESOLUTION
CITY UXtiK"
WHEREAS, Michael Joseph Cummings, Jr. has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God to his eternal reward; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by the Honorable Patrick D. Thompson, Alderman of the 11th Ward; and
WHEREAS, Michael Joseph Cummings, Jr. U.S. Marine Corps Veteran. Devoted son of the late Helen "Tudy" (nee Griffin) and Michael J. Cummings Sr.; beloved cousin of the late Sister Marilyn Miller, C.S.J.; loving godfather of Michael J. Bertoni and Arlene Bertoni Mancine; cherished friend of Rich and Marie Bertoni, Marina, Jim, John, and Jerry Bradley, Alice (the late John) Collins, Jeff and Arlene Leptich, the late Chester Jaskolka, Jack Howard, Don Hogan, Pat Shannon, Terry Murphy, and countless others; and
WHEREAS, Michael Joseph Cummings, Jr. journey with Alzheimer's, Mike expressed appreciation for his doctors, Dr. James Mastrianni and Dr. Adam Cifu. his caregivers from Aishling Companion Home Care, and his devoted counselors Gina Lavorata-O'Hehir and Tom Gibbs; and
WHEREAS, Michael Joseph Cummings, Jr. was a proud graduate of Visitation Catholic Grade School, Mount Carmel High School, and the University of Notre Dame. He served his country with distinction as an Officer in the United States Marine Corps. He retired from the City of Chicago as the Deputy Commissioner for the Department of Aviation at Midway Airport. His dedication to Mount Carmel was legendary. He was recognized with the Mount Carmel Man of the Year Award in 1977 and inducted into the Mount Carmel Hall of Fame; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Michael Joseph Cummings, Jr. serve as an example to all; who will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by his many relatives, friends, and admirers; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and members of the City Council of the City of Chicago gathered here this thirteenth of March 2019, do hereby express our sorrow on the death of Michael Joseph Cummings, Jr. and extend to his family and friends our deepest sympathy; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Michael Joseph Cummings, Jr.