RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, St. Symphorosa Parish celebrates Deacon Tom Hyde and his outstanding contributions to the
Archdiocese of Chicago over the last twenty-five years; and
WHEREAS, This august body has been informed of this auspicious occasion by the Honorable Marty Quinn, Alderman of the 13,h Ward; and
WHEREAS, Our great city of Chicago is enriched by the presence and inspiring influence of its great religious leaders and institutions; and
WHEREAS, Thomas Hyde was born on March 30, 1951 to proud parents Helen and LeRoy Hyde. Deacon Tom graduated from St. Blase Grammar School and Argo High School, later completing his religious education at Mundelein Seminary at the University of Saint Mary of the Lake; and
WHEREAS, He has served as a Permanent Deacon for the Archdiocese of Chicago for twenty-five years, serving St. Joseph's Parish in Summit, Illinois and now at St. Symphorosa Parish in Chicago, Illinois; and
WHEREAS, St. Symphorosa Parish, established in 1927, is a part of the rich history of the City of Chicago. St. Symphorosa has been and continues to be an inspired, vibrant community where people gather to worship God, socialize, work together, learn together, and celebrate as a family of faith; and
WHEREAS, Deacon Tom contributions to his community arc the Church are extensive, he retired as Chief of Police from the Summit, Illinois Police Department and is a Veteran of the United States Army. Since retirement, he has served the Willow Springs Police Department, was the Head of Security at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, and is currently a police detective for the Village of Bridgeview; and
WHEREAS, Deacon Tom is a dynamic individual devoted to his community and to God; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the Mayor and Members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, assembled this eighteenth day of May, 2016, do hereby extend our gratitude and heartiest congratulations to Deacon Tom Hyde and express to this outstanding citizen and leader our ferven...
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