RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Rick Soil has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 69; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, Rick Soli was an award-winning Chicago journalist and the loving husband of WBBM-TV investigative reporter Pamela Zekman Soil; and
WHEREAS, Born in Chicago, Rick Soil was the beloved son of Jules and Marjorie and the dear brother of Michael; and
WHEREAS, Rick Soil graduated from New Trier High School, Colgate University and the Medill School of Journalism; and
WHEREAS, Rick Soil worked as a reporter for the Chicago Tribune and Chicago Sun-Times and wrote articles for Chicago Magazine; and
WHEREAS, Rick Soil was also co-editor and writer for Chicagoland Monthly and the Chicago Times; and
WHEREAS, A strong writer who exhibited a distinct style and freshness, Rick Soil covered everything from foreign wars to Hollywood celebrities; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Rick Soil demonstrated great empathy and insights into the human condition; and
WHEREAS, Rick Soil especially excelled in descriptions of colorful characters and the common person trying to survive; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Rick Soil serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Rick Soil 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, Rick Soil 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 loving wife, Pamela, and his brother, Michael, Rick Soil 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 eighteenth day of May, 2016, do hereby commemorate Rick Soil for his grace-fill...
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