Record #: R2018-1421   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 12/12/2018 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 12/12/2018
Title: Tribute to late Rody Biggert
Sponsors: Burke, Edward M.
Attachments: 1. R2018-1421.pdf

RESOLUTION

 

 

WHEREAS, Rody Biggert has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 82; and

 

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

 

WHEREAS, A resident of Hinsdale, Rody Biggert was the loving husband of former United States Representative Judy Biggert; and

 

WHEREAS, Rody Biggert was the much-adored father of four and the grandfather of nine to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and

 

WHEREAS, A United States Army veteran and a graduate of Amherst College, Rody Biggert first met his wife when they were attending Northwestern University School of Law; and

 

WHEREAS, Rody Biggert was extremely proud of his wife's record of public service; and

 

WHEREAS, Rody Biggert was a Precinct Captain and Chairman of his wife's yard sign efforts during her successful campaigns; and

 

WHEREAS, Rody Biggert worked for 38 years at the law firm of Seyfarth Shaw where he represented clients in labor and unemployment disputes; and

 

WHEREAS, Rody Biggert served on the Hinsdale Zoning Board of Appeals and the College of DuPage Foundation; and

 

WHEREAS, Rody Biggert was an active member of the Hinsdale Golf Club, University Club of Chicago and the Chicago Investors Society; and

 

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

 

WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Rody Biggert to his family members, friends and all who knew him, arid enabled him to enrich their lives in ways they will never forget; and

 

 

WHEREAS, Rody Biggert 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, Rody Biggert 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 twelfth day of December, 2018, do hereby commemorate Rody Biggert 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 Rody Biggert.

 

 

 

 

Alderman - 14th Ward