RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Christopher Carley has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 73; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, A resident of Winnetka, Christopher Carley was a prominent real estate developer and the loving husband of Nancy, nee Smith; and
WHEREAS, Christopher Carley was the much-adored father of Clare, Christopher J., Beth and Brian and the grandfather of eight to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and
WHEREAS, Christopher Carley was the dear brother of William and the late Elizabeth; and
WHEREAS, Raised in Winnetka, Christopher Carley graduated from Loyola Academy and Marquette University before earning a master's degree in business administration and a master's degree in urban studies from Loyola University Chicago; and
WHEREAS, Christopher Carley worked as a real estate consultant for Booz Allen Hamilton in Chicago before joining Continental Illinois National B
ank & Trust Company's real estate lending department as a trainee; and
WHEREAS, Within three years, Christopher Carley was named Vice President and Division Manager for construction lending; and
WHEREAS, In 1979 Christopher Carley left the bank to become President of Regis Homes of Illinois and worked in a series of high-profile real estate positions before starting his own firm, Fordham, in 1988 which built high-end residential properties; and
WHEREAS, Christopher Carley's Chicago projects included The Fordham at 25 East Superior Street, The Pinnacle at 21 East Huron Street and a luxury condominium building at 65 East Goethe Street; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his professional endeavors, Christopher Carley was an avid sailor and participated in a number of Chicago-to-Mackinac races; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Christopher Carley serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to li...
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