RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Honorable Donald P. Doherty has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 91; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable Donald P. Doherty was the loving husband of the late Rosalie; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable Donald P. Doherty was the much-adored father of ten, the grandfather of twenty-one and the great-grandfather of seven to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable Donald P. Doherty was a veteran of the United States Army and served for 12 years as the Mayor of the City of McHenry; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable Donald P. Doherty was a member of the McHenry County Board and was active in the McHenry Chamber of Commerce, McHenry County Catholic Education Foundation and the Knights of Columbus; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable Donald P. Doherty was known for his kindness and truly never worked a day in his life because he always was privileged to do the things that he loved; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of the Honorable Donald P. Doherty serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared the Honorable Donald P. Doherty 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, The Honorable Donald P. Doherty 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, the Honorable Donald P. Doherty 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 the Honorable Donald P. Doherty for his grace-filled life and do hereby expres...
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