RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Honorable Paul Plunkett has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 82; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, A longtime resident of Glenview, the Honorable Paul Plunkett was a retired federal judge and the loving husband for nearly sixty years of Martha; and
WHEREAS, Paul Plunkett was the much-adored father of Kevin, Scott, Steven and Andrew and the grandfather of ten to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable Paul Plunkett was the dear brother of Ann and Warren; and
WHEREAS, A native of Boston, Massachusetts, the Honorable Paul Plunkett earned his undergraduate and law degrees from Harvard University; and
WHEREAS, As a federal prosecutor, the Honorable Paul Plunkett helped convict Teamster's leader Jimmy Hoffa of fraud in 1964; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable Paul Plunkett was named to the federal bench in 1982 by President Ronald Reagan and presided over high-profile cases, including the 1966 conviction of eight members or associates of the Gangster Disciples; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable Paul Plunkett served with distinction in the Northern District of Illinois until his retirement; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his lengthy career as a jurist, the Honorable Paul Plunkett ably served as a law professor at John Marshall Law School, Loyola University Chicago School of Law and Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University in Phoenix; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of the Honorable Paul Plunkett serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable Paul Plunkett 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 Paul Plunkett imparts a legacy of faithfulness, service and dignity; now, t...
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