RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Elder L. Tom Perry has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 92; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, Known for his commanding and optimistic presence, Elder L. Tom Perry was a senior member of the Church of Latter-day Saints and a highly successful business leader; and
WHEREAS, Elder L. Tom Perry was the loving husband of Barbara, nee Dayton, and the late Virginia, nee Lee; and
WHEREAS, Elder L. Tom Perry was the much-adored father of three children to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and
WHEREAS, Born in Logan, Utah, Elder L. Tom Perry served his country in the United States Marine Corps'in Japan after World War II; and
WHEREAS, Elder L. Tom Perry earned a degree in finance from Utah State University and worked as an executive in retail businesses in Idaho, California, New York and Massachusetts before being named a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church in 1974; and
WHEREAS, A popular and influential figure, Elder L. Tom Perry carved out a reputation for both affability and effectiveness in church leadership positions; and
WHEREAS, Elder L. Tom Perry was the Quorum's second-most senior member; and
WHEREAS, In the 1990s Elder L. Tom Perry authored the book, "Living With Enthusiasm" and throughout his life championed the attributes of "a pleasant disposition" and "an even temperament"; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Elder L. Tom Perry serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, Elder L. Tom Perry 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, Elder L. Tom Perry imparts a legacy of faithfulness, service and dignity; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and the members of the Chicago City Coun...
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