RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Honorable Richard J. Elrod has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 80; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, A widely admired Circuit Court Judge and former Cook County Sheriff, the Honorable Richard J. Elrod was the loving husband for fifty-eight years of Marilyn, nee Mann; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable Richard J. Elrod was the much-adored father of Steven and Audrey and the grandfather of five to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and
WHEREAS, Born into a politically influential family, the Honorable Richard J. Elrod was the son of the late Cook County Commissioner Arthur X. Elrod and his wife, Delia; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable Richard J. Elrod earned his undergraduate and law degrees from Northwestern University and entered public service; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable Richard J. Elrod served as a State Representative and as Chief Prosecutor for the City of Chicago; and
WHEREAS, During a 1969 demonstration in downtown Chicago led by the radical Weathermen faction, the Honorable Richard J. Elrod suffered serious spinal damage while attempting to subdue a protestor who was fleeing police; and
WHEREAS, Despite suffering permanent injury, the Honorable Richard J. Elrod never allowed his physical limitations to define his future life or career; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable Richard J. Elrod served four terms as Cook County Sheriff from 1970 to 1986; and
WHEREAS, A resident of Lincolnwood, the Honorable Richard J. Elrod began his long and distinguished tenure as a member of the bench beginning in 1986; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of the Honorable Richard J. Elrod serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable Richard J. Elrod will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by his many relatives, friends and admirers; and
WHEREAS, To his beloved family, the Hono...
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