RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Eddie L. McCann has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 66; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, Eddie L. McCann was a widely admired member of the law enforcement community and the loving husband of Annette; and
WHEREAS, Eddie L. McCann was the much-adored father of Terrance and Kathy and the grandfather of three to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and
WHEREAS, Eddie L. McCann was the dear brother of Bernard and Minnie; and
WHEREAS, A native of Chicago and a Democratic precinct captain, Eddie L. McCann was tall, imposing man with a wide smile who seemed to know almost everyone in Chicago politics; and
WHEREAS, Eddie L. McCann worked for the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office before enjoying a 23-year career with the Chicago Police Department where he won many accolades for capturing armed robbers; and
WHEREAS, Eddie L. McCann later worked as Deputy Chief of Police for the Cook County Forest Preserve District and as Chief of Staff to Alderman Howard B. Brookins, Jr ofthe 21st Ward; and
WHEREAS, Eddie L. McCann enjoyed joining friends for golf and boating on Lake Michigan in his vessel, "Another Chance"; and
WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Eddie L. McCann 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, Eddie L. McCann 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, Eddie L. McCann 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 thirteenth day of April, 2016, do hereby commemorate Eddie L. McCann for hi...
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