RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Martin Paul McGarry has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 66; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, Martin Paul McGarry was the loving husband of Kathleen, nee Toolis; and
WHEREAS, Martin Paul McGarry was the much-adored father of Theresa, Morgan, Molly and Nora, and the grandfather of seven to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and
WHEREAS, Martin Paul McGarry was the dear brother of Annabelle, Christopher and Oliver; and
WHEREAS, A native of Belmullet, County Mayo, Ireland, Martin Paul McGarry was a longtime member of the Beverly community; and
WHEREAS, Martin Paul McGarry was a retired Local 597 pipefitter and the founder of McGarry's Boxing Club where he coached for many years; and
WHEREAS, Martin Paul McGarry always urged young athletes to stay in school and train for jobs; and
WHEREAS, Martin Paul McGarry was a former Golden Gloves champion, state champion and Catholic Youth Organization champion in boxing; and
WHEREAS, The talent, hard work and dedication of Martin Paul McGarry serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Martin Paul McGarry 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, Martin Paul McGarry 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, Martin Paul McGarry 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 February, 2018, do hereby commemorate Martin Paul McGarry for his grace-filled life and do hereby express our condolences to his family; an...
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