Record #: R2013-627   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 6/26/2013 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 6/26/2013
Title: Tribute to late Reverand John H. Boyle
Sponsors: Burke, Edward M.
Attachments: 1. R2013-627.pdf
RESOLUTION
 
 
WHEREAS, The Reverend John H. Boyle has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 87; and
 
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
 
WHEREAS, The Reverend John H. Boyle was the loving and devoted husband of Kathye; and
 
WHEREAS, The Reverend John H. Boyle was the much-adored father of John and Kathy and beloved grandfather of Hunter to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and
 
WHEREAS, A proud U.S. Army veteran of World War II, the Reverend John H. Boyle participated in the liberation of the infamous German concentration camp Dachau; and
 
WHEREAS, The atrocities he witnessed during the war prompted the Reverend John H. Boyle to dedicate his life to countering moral injustice by serving as a Christian minister; and
 
WHEREAS, The Reverend John H. Boyle received a bachelor of divinity degree from Central Baptist Theological Seminary and taught at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary where he received a master's and doctorate in theology; and
 
WHEREAS, In 1976, the Reverend John H. Boyle became the founding director of the Lorene Replogle Counseling Center and an associate pastor at the historic Fourth Presbyterian Church; and
 
WHEREAS, A cherished mentor and gifted teacher who deeply inspired those under his direction with his gentle wisdom and vast experience, the Reverend John H. Boyle created a lasting legacy of faith and love that continues to bear fruit; and
 
 
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of the Reverend John H. Boyle serve as an example to all; and
 
WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared the Reverend John H. Boyle 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, To his beloved family, the Reverend John H. Boyle imparts his spirit of service, dignity and Christian witness; now, therefore
 
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and the members of the Chicago City Council, assembled this twenty-sixth day of June, 2013, do hereby commemorate the Reverend John H. Boyle for his grace-filled life and do hereby express our condolences to his family; and
 
Alderman - 14th Ward
 
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of the Reverend John H. Boyle.