RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Walter Scheel has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 97; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, Walter Scheel was a widely admired member of the West German government and the loving husband of Barbara; and
WHEREAS, Walter Scheel became a leading figure in the Free Democratic Party after World War II and the kingmaker in West German politics; and
WHEREAS, Walter Scheel helped shape the policy of reconciliation with the communist bloc as foreign minister and later served as his country's President; and
WHEREAS, As the leader for the Free Democratic Party, Walter Scheel visited Beijing and established formal diplomatic relations with communist China; and
WHEREAS, Walter Scheel promoted European unity and briefly served as acting Chancellor in 1974; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Walter Scheel serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Walter Scheel 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, Walter Scheel 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, Walter Scheel 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 fourteenth day of September, 2016, do hereby commemorate Walter Scheel for his grace-filled life and do hereby express our condolences to her family;
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