RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, John L. Fitzgerald has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, John L. Fitzgerald was the loving husband for 45 years of Mary, nee Mega; and
WHEREAS, John L. Fitzgerald was the much-adored father of John, Paul, Megan and Bernie Mega whom he loved like a son and the grandfather of three; and
WHEREAS, John L. Fitzgerald was the dear brother of Mary and Dr. Jo Jo; and
WHEREAS, John L. Fitzgerald enjoyed a long and illustrious career in public service and retired as a Battalion Chief with the Chicago Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his long and illustrious career, John L. Fitzgerald upheld the finest and most noble traditions of public service; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of John L. Fitzgerald serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared John L. Fitzgerald 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, John L. Fitzgerald 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-eighth day of June, 2017, do hereby commemorate John L. Fitzgerald for his grace-filled life and do hereby express our condolences to his family; and