RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Herbert Lesser has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 96; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, A resident of Eyanston, Herbert Lesser was the loving husband of the late Eunice, nee Waprin; and
WHEREAS, Herbert Lesser was the much-adored father of Barbara, Judith and Dan and the grandfather of three to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and
WHEREAS, Herbert Lesser was the dear brother of the late Eleanor and the late Norman; and
WHEREAS, Herbert Lesser was a dedicated supporter of the University of Chicago; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Herbert Lesser serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Herbert Lesser 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, Herbert Lesser 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, Herbert Lesser 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 tenth day of February, 2016, do hereby commemorate Herbert Lesser for his grace-filled life and do hereby express our condolences to his family; and