MEMORIAL RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE OF LIEUTENANT EDWARD J. PATTON
WHEREAS, On August 26, 2021, Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 89 and Truck 56, will hold a Memorial Bell Ringing Ceremony commemorating the members of their house who have fallen in the line of duty; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of the Engine 89 and Truck 56 Memorial Bell Ringing Ceremony bythe honorable Samantha Nugent, Alderman ofthe 39th Ward; and
WHEREAS, The Memorial Bell Ringing Ceremony will commemorate Lieutenant Edward J. Patton; and
WHEREAS, Edward J. Patton began his time with the Chicago Fire Department in September 1942, and in October 1942, he was assigned to Truck 13; and
WHEREAS, In the fall of 1943, Edward took leave to serve in World War II; and
WHEREAS, After returning home, Edward was promoted to Lieutenant in September 1953, and served with the Fire Prevention Bureau, at Engine 43 and Engine 106; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Patton was transferred to Hook & Ladder 56 in February 1955; and
WHEREAS, On October 25, 1955, after nearly 15 years of service with the Fire Department, Lieutenant Patton suffered a heart attack in quarters and passed away at the age of 47; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Patton was survived by his wife, Lorraine; his Mother, Mrs. Josephine Patton; three brothers; and two sisters; and
WHEREAS, The leaders ofthe City of Chicago would like to recognize the great debt owed to our public servants, and extend our gratitude to Lieutenant Patton for his service to the City; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, gathered here this fourteenth day of October, 2021, do hereby honor Lieutenant Edward J. Patton's sacrifice and thank him for his dedicated service; and
SAMANTHA NUGENT Alderman, 39th Ward
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and presented to Chicago Fire Department Engine 89 and Truck 56, in memory of Lieutenant Edward J. Patto...
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