MEMORIAL RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, God in His Infinite Wisdom has called Rudy Anthony Arrington, most beloved citizen to his eternal reward, November 7, 2015; and
WHEREAS, This august body has been informed of his passing by the Honorable Carrie M. Austin, Alderman of the 34th Ward; and
WHEREAS, Rudy was born on October 24, 1948 in Chicago, Illinois. He was one of four children born to the union of (the late) Naomi Wallace and (the late) Levi Arrington; and
WHEREAS, Rudy attended Parker High School in Chicago, Illinois, where he developed a passion for jazz music. He enjoyed watching football and basketball, but dancing was his favorite pastime; and
WHEREAS, Rudy's career began with operating forklifts at the University of Chicago, later accepting a position at the Oak Lawn Park District maintenance department, and finally retiring in 2004 from the Chicago Sheriff's Office, Records Division; and
WHEREAS, Rudy is preceded in death by his parents, sister, Jimmie Ruth and brother, Milton. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Patricia Arrington; two adored daughters, Tanya Arrington (Antwan) and Taura Arrington (Wilson); three step children, Patrick Pillette (Stephanie), Mark Pillette (Julie), Candice Andrews (Glenn); sister, Minister Elaine Arrington; four grandchildren, Cierra Manley, Cheyenne, Tatiana Latimore and Robert Redus; nine step-grandchildren, Rachel and little Patrick Pillette, Markie, Kristinia, Michael, Justin, Nathan, Kyle Pillette, and Khloe Bell along with a host of extended family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Rudy touched the lives of all who knew him through his kindness, generosity and spirit. He will be deeply missed, but the memory of his character, intelligence and compassion will live on in those who knew and loved him; now, therefore
Be It Resolved, That we, the Mayor and members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, gathered here this thirteenth day of January, 2016 A.D., do hereby express our sorrow on the death of Rudy Anthony Arrington and express to his family and friends our deepest sympathy; and
Be It Further Resolved, that a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and presented to the family of Rudy Anthony Arrington as a token of our honor, gratitude and respect.