RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Robert S. "Bob" Walsh has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 88; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, A resident of Wilmette, Robert S. "Bob" Walsh was a longtime NBC television executive and the loving husband for 62 years of Marion, nee Whelan; and
WHEREAS, Robert S. "Bob" Walsh was the much-adored father of Tom, Margy, Kathleen and the late Maureen and the grandfather of five to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and
WHEREAS, A Golden Gloves boxer who served as a Captain in the United States Marine Corps, Robert S. "Bob" Walsh was raised near California and Devon Avenues in Chicago; and 1
WHEREAS, Robert S. "Bob" Walsh's father worked in sales for WIND-AM Radio and he followed him into the broadcast industry; and
WHEREAS, Robert S. "Bob" Walsh served as President of the NBC stations group where he oversaw coverage of NBC sports, radio and television; and
WHEREAS, Robert S. "Bob" Walsh had an eye for talent and hired Mark Giangreco, Ron Magers, Carol Marin and Jim Ruddle; and
WHEREAS, Following 25 years with NBC, Robert S. "Bob" Walsh served as a consultant in Chicago; and
WHEREAS, Robert S. "Bob" Walsh and his wife .were longtime supporters of Misericordia; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Robert S. "Bob" Walsh serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Robert S. "Bob" Walsh 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, Robert S. "Bob" Walsh 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 twenty-fourth day of May, 2017, do hereby commemorate Robert S. "Bob" Walsh for...
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