Record #: R2021-1094   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 10/14/2021 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 10/14/2021
Title: Congratulations extended to Charles A. Lake, Sr. on 100th birthday
Sponsors: Burke, Edward M.
Attachments: 1. R2021-1094.pdf

RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, Charles ("Charlie") A. Lake Sr. celebrates another year of life at 100 years old; and

 

WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his birthday by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and

 

WHEREAS, Charlie was born on October 30,1921; and

 

WHEREAS, A member of our "greatest generation," Charlie is a resident of Bridgeview; and

 

WHEREAS, The son of a building contractor, Charlie was raised in Danville, Illinois; and

 

WHEREAS, Charlie served his country during World War II as a Corporal in the United States Army from 1944 to 1946 in the South Pacific; and

 

WHEREAS, Charlie is a recipient ofthe Pacific Theatre Ribbon, Victory Medal and the Good Conduct Medal; and

 

WHEREAS, Charlie is the husband ofthe late Mary and raised three children, Mamie, Louise and the late Charles Jr., near 24th Street and Wentworth Avenue; and

 

WHEREAS, After the war, Charlie worked as a professional painter; and

 

WHEREAS, Charlie is a valued member of VFW Rhine Post 2729; and

 

WHEREAS, Charlie volunteered for more than 20 years at-Edward Mines Jr. V.A. Hospital in Maywood; and

 

WHEREAS, The patriotism, sacrifice and dedication of Charlie serve as an example to all; and

 

WHEREAS, He brings honor to his family, friends, and the communities he has dedicated his life; now, therefore

 

BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and the members ofthe Chicago City Council, assembled this fourteenth day of October, 2021, do hereby congratulate Charles A. Lake Sr, for celebrating his 100th birthday and do hereby express he is able to celebrate more years of life; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Charles A. Lake Sr.

 

 

Edward M. Burke Alderman, 14th Ward